automechanika
A symphony of roaring giants at Automechanika 2019
Thousands of petrolheads converged on NASREC near Johannesburg recently for the Automechanika Show and revelled in the music of the giant kings of the road. This year’s international extravaganza was suppoted by exhibitors from Australia, Poland, China, Pakistan, Germany, the USA and altogether 27 more countries to see, hear[...]
Many new truck models launched at Futuroad expo
The truck industry in South Africa is certainly optimistic about the future, judging by the launch activity on the opening day of Futuroad, the truck and bus show which is co-located with Automechanika Johannesburg at Expo Centre, Nasrec. Several of the new models were launched by comparative newcomers to[...]
Spotlight on FAW at Automechanika
It is no mere coincidence that FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA (Pty) Ltd. finds itself at Automechanika this year. FAW SA started modestly over 20 years ago in South Africa. Since the opening of its Coega-based plant in 2014 the company has been racking up milestones and setting new benchmarks[...]
Automechanika: Innovation Award winners announced
Winners of Automechanika Johannesburg 2017's Innovation Awards competition were announced at a presentation ceremony at the trade fair's opening at Nasrec. Six products out of nearly two dozen that were entered were honoured for their innovative qualities following evaluation by a jury of automotive experts - Gideon de Klerk,[...]