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South Africa is entering a transformative phase in its automotive sector as experts and industry leaders meet Wednesday, 12 November, to begin shaping the country’s first nationally recognised qualification for electric vehicle (EV) servicing and maintenance. The initiative, led by merSETA under the mandate of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and developed in collaboration with the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) and other partners, is designed to set a formal standard for skills in the fast-growing field of electromobility. This marks a decisive step towards preparing technicians for the complexities of high-voltage systems and advanced diagnostics. Although the EV uptake in South Africa remains modest, momentum is undeniable. In 2024, local buyers could choose from 90 models across 20 global brands, including Porsche, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Volvo, BYD, Chery and Great Wall Motors. This year, new entrants such as Changan, Deepal and TATA have introduced fully electric and hybrid options, reinforcing confidence in South Africa’s potential as a regional hub for new-energy vehicles. “This qualification will become the benchmark for safe and competent EV servicing,” says Naphtaly Mokgotsane, Acting CEO of merSETA. “It is a vital investment in the skills needed for the future.” Louis van…
New challenges and opportunities are emerging as South Africa’s automotive industry continues to evolve at rapid pace. Here are five key trends currently driving this transformation: 1. The rise of Chinese Vehicles and "Buy Down" Trend The growing interest in Chinese brands and new entrants is transforming the traditional automotive manufacturers landscape. The influx of new entrants offering technologically advanced vehicles at competitive prices is disrupting the existing market dynamics, with affordability front of mind for many South African consumers. 2. The Electric Vehicle Revolution Although its adoption of electric vehicles (EV) has been slow, South Africa has the potential to become an EV hotspot. While the journey towards electrification is not without its challenges, stakeholders have the opportunity to collaborate to create an environment conducive to sustainable mobility solutions. 3. Aftersales Marketing Challenges Significant market opportunity exists to improve the aftersales experience. With economic uncertainty delaying renewals, retailers that elevate the ownership and service experience will be able to build brand loyalty and improve customer satisfaction and retention rates. 4. Enhancing Customer Experience Harnessing the power of data and technology enables organisations to tailor their offerings to meet consumer’s evolving needs and preferences. By prioritising…
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While not part of official legislation, motorists in South Africa are allowed a “tolerance” of 10km/h above the speed restriction of a particular road, in which if they are caught, they won’t be fined. This tolerance is in place to accommodate small calibration errors in vehicle speedometers between the many manufacturers of cars on the road, and to avoid prosecuting persons for exceeding the speed limit by only 2 or 3km/h and clogging up the legal system. The 10km/h grace does not apply to average speed-over-distance prosecutions, however, which tracks the average speed a motorist travels across a set number of kilometres through the use of overhead cameras with number-plate recognition technologies. This is because these systems are more accurate in determining the true speed the vehicle was driving at than a momentary snapshot taken by a roadside camera. When you will be arrested for speeding The tolerance for speeding does not mean that the restrictions are 10km/h higher than what the sign displays, as traffic officers are still within their rights to issue tickets for anyone breaking the posted speed limit – i.e. 60km/h on urban roads; 100km/h on every public road outside an urban area, excluding…
Right to Repair South Africa (R2RSA) has welcomed the pledge by the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) to support the Competition Commission Guidelines for Competition in the South African Automotive Aftermarket. The guideline will be implemented from July 1, 2021. R2RSA chairman, Gunther Schmitz, said they had fought for these principles for many years and were incredibly happy that franchised dealers were also supporting these principles of fair competition. Schmitz said the removal of previous barriers was definitely in the consumer’s interest. “The fact that technical information and special tools will now be even more accessible to independent workshops will help them tremendously in diagnosing and keeping the costs down for the consumer. Ultimately, more competition always leads to better prices, better quality and better service,” he said. Schmitz said NADA was recommending that “consumers will need to communicate with relevant dealers to understand what was and what was not possible with regard to respective OEMs’ (original equipment manufacturers) processes and procedures, and terms and conditions. “At R2R we would want to take this a step further and suggest that consumers ask their dealers to put this in writing to avoid surprises at a later stage,” he said. Schmitz added…
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