MAXE over 26 years of manufacturing excellence MAXE, a Proudly South African Company has been in existence for over a quarter of a century, building decades long relationships with most of the major OEM brands within South Africa. In addition, MAXE, an IATF16949 certified manufacturing organisation has received numerous awards from OEMs for excellence in innovation, service and design, and pride ourselves in the consistent delivery of superior quality and performance. MAXE, a brand within the KAP Automotive Components division of the JSE listed KAP Diversified Industrial Holdings, has been s ..read more

MAHA will display its new ZS Square in-ground lift at the upcoming AAA Expo from April 11-13 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre MAHA’s ZS Square in-ground lift is 100 percent German made. It is available in 3.5, 4.5, 5.5 and 6.5 tonne options. Its unique ‘Square Box’ section post design provides maximum rigidity and it is available in both two post and four post configurations. It has ultra low pick up points of 80mm and a maximum lifting height of 1995mm. The best feature is its super fast lifting time of just 30 seconds. Make sure you visit the MAHA stand at the AAA Expo ..read more

Australian automotive companies are being encouraged to attend the AMPA trade show in Taipei, Taiwan on 12-15 April. AMPA claims it is the world’s second-largest automotive parts trade show and the only event to combine car and motorcycle parts in one expo – which, it says, is fitting since Taiwan is the world’s leading provider of high-quality motorcycle and automotive parts. Last year’s exhibition attracted more than 50,000 visitors from around 100 countries, making AMPA the place to be for all things automotive and motorcycle parts related. The event is geared towards a wide range of comp ..read more

Diagnostic equipment is nothing new in our marketplace as we now approach 30 years of OBD2 standardisation What is new though is the Electric Vehicle uptake and the expansion of technology in the heavy vehicle industry. Burson Equipment says it is constantly monitoring the development in this area and attending training to stay ahead of its competitors. “Our Equipment Specialists attend Training courses from every major diagnostic supplier. We travel as far as Europe to receive the latest up to date training and knowledge,” Burson Equipment General Manager, Peter Hewitt, said. “Every Burson ..read more

At the AAAA we have always backed up our words with action As the National peak body for the entire aftermarket, we have a huge responsibility and unwavering commitment to protecting and promoting the industry, as we have done for over 40 years. We are uniquely positioned to identify threats, consult with members, and respond strategically through our advocacy efforts, to ensure the sustainability and success of our industry. A powerful example of taking action is our recent trip to Canberra with a delegation of AAAA members. A group of directly affected member businesses joined us as we cam ..read more

How willing are you to embrace new technologies and new ways of doing things? David Fraser, Group CEO, Capricorn Society Ltd We like to think that, as automotive business owners, we are great at adapting to change. After all, carmakers are inventing new tech for us to get our heads around all the time. But we are about to find out how true this really is, because we are now living in a period of incredible and rapid change and it is going to fundamentally change our industry. In twenty years’ time, as vehicles become increasingly connected, autonomous, shared and electric, our businesses may ..read more

No matter your vehicle or driving style, RDA Brakes says it has you covered RDA Brakes products are available through NAPA Auto Parts and accredited dealers. The team behind RDA Brakes says the brand offers an ever-expanding multi-tier range of brake pads which is one of Australia’s largest brake rotor, drum, shoe and pad ranges. The three-tier range accommodates different vehicle types and driving styles, from every day to performance and even light commercial. All RDA Brake pads are backed by an 18 month, 30,000km warranty. RDA Brakes explains that its GPMAX Brake Pad offers the latest in ..read more

There’s been much discussion since the Federal Government released its New Vehicle Emission Standards (NVES) paper Lesley Yates, AAAA Director of Government Relations and Advocacy info@aaaa.com.au Basically, the NVES is a policy document which aims to encourage OEMs to introduce vehicles to Australia that are cleaner and more fuel-efficient. The NVES sets an annual limit on tailpipe CO2 emissions per kilometer for new vehicles, which applies to an OEM as an entity instead of concentrating on individual cars. It doesn’t legislate against any particular high emissions models, but instead requir ..read more

The AAAA has welcomed a new Federal government initiative to crack down on unscrupulous and non-genuine training providers The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA), the peak body for the automotive aftermarket industry, strongly supports the legislation which will be an important step to remove dishonest and fraudulent RTOs that exist as a minority within the automotive training industry. “We welcome this new legislation, which if passed, will make a positive difference to the automotive training sector and ensure new technicians are fit and ready to service and repair our co ..read more

Across its three days AMR 2024 will showcase products across eight halls in an exhibition space of 100,000 sqm AMR 2024 is expected to attract more than 1,200 exhibitors from around the world at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin) across March 20th to 23rd. As the mainstay of AMR, the Repair and Maintenance sector will offer expansive coverage of the aftermarket with leading domestic and overseas exhibitors. The fair will also give more prominence to the Parts and Components sector in line with China’s rapidly growing market needs for electronic, intelligent, lightweight ..read more