Uitenhage-based OEM scores state subsidiesInvestments of more than R5-billion by Volkswagen SA in Uitenhage have been approved by the government, meaning they will qualify for state subsidies. . Read More...
 
Jonas launches ‘local is lekker’ campaign in ECEASTERN Cape Economic Development and Environmental Affairs MEC Mcebisi Jonas yesterday announced the launch of a "Buy Eastern Cape Campaign" which will have as one of its goals promoting primary production of inputs for manufacturing.. Read More...
 
Not all doom and gloom for retrenched workersAutomotive industry workers recently retrenched in the Eastern Cape are now receiving training General Motors SA has announced.. Read More...
 
ECDC sees light at the end of the recession tunnelThe 2010 World Cup is expected to increase traffic into the province’s coffers through tourism.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape economy to pick up in 2010The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) believes that while the Eastern Cape economy has been affecting by a seemingly unrelenting global economic recession, there is hope beyond the storm for the provincial economy in 2010. A number of sectors such as tourism, and the struggling general manufacturing sector, led by automotives, are likely to pick up next year as the country eases out of the recession.. Read More...
 
Study proves AIDC has helped auto sectorEstablished to assist in increasing the global competitiveness of the South African automotive industry, the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) has demonstrated its positive socioeconomic effect on its key focus areas.. Read More...
 
EC bumps up investment in Coega ASPThe Coega Development Corporation has been allocated “additional resources” for the further development of the automotive supplier park in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape Premier Mbulelo Sogoni said in his state of the province address.. Read More...
 
R3 bn for VWSA’s E Cape manufacturing plantInvestment includes new production technology in body and vehicle assembly operations as well as new engine manufacturing strategy.. Read More...
 
East London port sees growth in volumes, productivityA R20 million investment is set to boost the port’s auto capacity. Investor confidence in the Eastern Cape is growing, with millions of rands in investment flowing into the province. This is evident in the many major retail and commercial developments that are either already under way or in the planning stages. . Read More...
 
Province's auto sector remains mainstay sectorLatest Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) figures confirm that exports from the province’s two commercial ports, particularly from the automotive sector, are on the increase.. Read More...
 
Auto sector may set 1st trade surplus record soonExports of vehicles and components could reach R100-billion this year. South Africa's automotive industry may boast a positive trade balance for the first time since 1995. . Read More...
 
Oysters opportunity for EC entrepreneursLatest Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) figures confirm that exports from the province’s two commercial ports, particularly from the automotive sector, are on the increase. TNPA figures show that the number of vehicles landed and shipped grew by 27% or 9,700 units to 45,200 units in the past year and this trend is set to continue for the foreseeable future. . Read More...
 
Auto components exports accelerateNAACAM says local OEMs are rising to the challenge of the local market slowing. South African car exports this year are expected to increase by 50% more than last year, with the component production for locally produced vehicles increasing in tandem, says National Association of Automotive Components and Allied Manufacturer's (Naacam's) Executive Director, Roger Pitot. . Read More...
 
Changes at VWSA as German parent relignsVolkswagen SA will not build the sixth-generation Golf after the car is launched in Europe next year. Jetta production will also move overseas once the current model runs out. However, MD David Powels says a realignment of the company's product manufacturing strategy will compensate for the loss of these core models.. Read More...
 
Volkswagen South Africa secures new export contractVWSA is to export to more than 10,000 Jettas to Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Great Britain and Ireland. . Read More...
 
The Eastern Cape Development Corporation - Working hard for job creation and developmentBy working closely with the Eastern Cape Provincial and National government to boost economic development for the region, the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has identified sectors that will have the great impact on job creation, empowerment and growth. Read More...
 
Two new plants expand PE’s catalytic converter industryGovernment support to strengthen PE’s global competitive position. Read More...
 
Two new plants expand PE’s catalytic converter industryGovernment support to strengthen PE’s global competitive position. Read More...
 
Agoa criteria to determine Mercedes export to the USDaimlerchrysler SA achieves record turnover and plans to be second SA automotive exporter to the US. Read More...
 
Coega a potential site for first stainless steel processing plant in SAR223 million investment a promising boost for SA’s raw materials sector. Read More...
 
PE could spearhead further expansion for US firmUSA firm makes PE its base in South Africa.. Read More...
 
Local auto manufacturers strengthen their market positionsVolkswagen and General Motors make a strong showing in the passenger market . Read More...
 
NMM aims for more black auto engineersThe metro launches an automotive experiential career development programme.. Read More...
 
“Be lucid, balanced when looking at poverty, unemployment” says WakefordECDC CEO says province’s weaknesses should be seen in the light of the opportunities available. . Read More...
 
Motor sector, be globally competitive says VWSAEastern Cape-based automotive manufacturer says global competitiveness will keep the automotive industry safe from country’s current textile sector woes.. Read More...
 
ECDC CEO spells out the province’s challengesWakeford points to the province’s two commercial capitals as one of the challenges that the Eastern Cape needs to overcome. . Read More...
 
GM to boost economy with Hummer contractThe latest contract joins an increasingly string of export wins for automotive manufacturers in the province. Now the PE-based GMSA will build Hummers to a wide range of overseas markets.. Read More...
 
VW to build the Golf 5 for export to AsiaSA automotive manufacturer secures another export contract; this time it is for the Golf 5 which is destined for Asia. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape economy growing faster than populationThe Eastern Cape economy has grown significantly faster than its population for six consecutive years.. Read More...
 
Rand could land component exporters in troubleThe stronger rand may have negatively impacted on the automotive industry’s component exporters.. Read More...
 
General Motors takes up major stake in Delta MotorsGeneral Motors recently announced that it is to take a 100% share in the Delta facilities in Port Elizabeth, a move which has been welcomed by players throughout the industry.. Read More...
 
Automotive sector remains obvious investment opportunity for ECAutomotive industry and many sub-contracting opportunities into this sector appears to be an obvious investment choice for the province.. Read More...
 
VWSA now a player in the commercial vehicle marketVolkswagen South Africa has entered the commercial vehicle market for the first time, taking on players such as DaimlerChrysler and Toyota.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape auto industry benefits from AgoaVehicle and component exports have been the biggest beneficiaries of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa).. Read More...
 
Focus on Eastern Cape foundriesTHE MURRAY AND ROBERTS Foundries group is looking at expanding its operations in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Uitenhage Despatch Development Initiative to reduce unemploymentTHE UITENHAGE Despatch Development Initiative - a private-public sector partnership – has been launched with seed capital of R1.5 million.. Read More...
 
Boost for Eastern Cape economyGood news for the Eastern Cape’s automotive sector is that government has decided to extend the Motor Industry Development Plan (MIDP).. Read More...
 
DCSA plans to maximise local contentDAIMLERCHRYSLER SA (DCSA) is aiming to source 80 per cent of the parts on its next generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class from local suppliers.. Read More...
 
Black empowerment venture by DaimlerChrysler South AfricaDAIMLERCHRYSLER South Africa has outsourced one of its key production areas, truck assembly, to a black empowerment group.. Read More...
 
Strong growth in Eastern Cape exportsTHE LEADING sector of the Eastern Cape economy, the automotive industry, has shown strong growth in output, investment and exports over 2001.. Read More...
 
Export milestone for Eastern Cape car makerVOLKSWAGEN South Africa has achieved an African first with the manufacture of its 100 000th Golf 4 for export.. Read More...