Ford Supports SOS Thailand with Disaster Relief Efforts

Great to be involved in a fantastic partnership between National Highways, TyreSafe and Halfords, helping drivers stay safe through free tyre checks and practical safety advice. A great example of industry collaboration making a real difference for road users. #RoadSafety #TyreSafety https://lnkd.in/ejRNdWCs

Toyota and Honda halt Thailand car plants as floods cut parts Honda paused Prachin Buri and Ayutthaya through Oct. 6; Toyota suspended Samrong, Ban Pho and Gateway, with an Oct. 5–10 extension as flooded roads blocked deliveries. https://ejph.com

NEW CAR REVIEW | How much Land Cruiser do you actually need? Toyota’s new Land Cruiser FJ has arrived in Uganda with a proposition that could make sense for drivers whose lives move between Kampala and the roads beyond it. It seats five, offers 245mm of ground clearance and genuine part-time four-wheel drive, all in a more manageable package than a full-size Land Cruiser. But there are trade-offs. Its 2.7-litre petrol engine has quoted mixed consumption of 10.7L/100km, and buyers also need to think carefully about how much vehicle they really need, and how they intend to pay for it. With CFAO Mobility Uganda and dfcu Bank offering qualifying customers financing of up to 100%, we ask the six questions that matter. Read the full Toyota Land Cruiser FJ review on CEO East Africa Magazine https://lnkd.in/diytm6gh #ToyotaLandCruiserFJ #LandCruiser #ToyotaUganda #CFAOMobilityUganda #dfcuBank #CarReview #Uganda

Heavy monsoon rains over the last week have caused major flooding in large parts of Thailand’s capital city Bangkok and surrounding areas, forcing major automakers in the country to suspend operations this week due mainly to disruptions to the supply of components and travel difficulties face by plant workers. According to local reports, key automotive industrial zones in Rayong, Chachoengsao, and Chon Buri provinces have experienced severe flooding, cutting off access for workers and logistics providers, while many component manufacturing plants have also been directly inundated. https://lnkd.in/erAbRjD4 #Auto #Autonews #Automotive #Automotivenews #Toyota #Honda

Toyota to Resume Full Production After Severe Flood Delays RAYONG - Toyota Motor Thailand is gearing up to restart its assembly lines after heavy flooding forced a sudden pause. The heavy rains did not flood the car plants themselves, but they created major roadblocks for suppliers. Now, the automaker has announced a clear schedule to get things moving again. This is great news for both workers and customers waiting for their new vehicles....

Toyota to Resume Full Production After Severe Flood Delays RAYONG - Toyota Motor Thailand is gearing up to restart its assembly lines after heavy flooding forced a sudden pause. The heavy rains did not flood the car plants themselves, but they created major roadblocks for suppliers. Now, the automaker has announced a clear schedule to get things moving again. This is great news for both workers and customers waiting for their new vehicles....

RAA’s latest quarterly crash report makes sobering reading: South Australia is well off track to meet the targets set out in the state’s Road Safety Strategy.   SA’s Road Safety Strategy set a target of no more than 70 lives lost and 591 serious injuries for 2026.   Tragically, we passed both before the end of September.   Our state has also recorded the biggest increase in road deaths of any Australian state over the past 12 months.   The most worrying trends are among our most vulnerable road users. Eight cyclists have lost their lives, equalling the highest annual total since at least 1995. Fifteen motorcyclists have also lost their lives, already above the five-year average for a full year. In metropolitan Adelaide, 33 lives lost is 39% above average.   When it comes to road safety, we all have a part to play. Remember the Fatal 5: distraction, speeding, seatbelts, drugs or alcohol, and dangerous behaviour.   To read more, visit https://lnkd.in/gaCESeyEi

Yesterday’s engagement with NTSA provided an important opportunity for stakeholders across the motorcycle industry to come together around a shared priority: road safety,helmet use and the protection of riders and pillion passengers. The engagement included discussions around NTSA’s National Helmet Safety Programme, with participation from motorcycle assemblers, microfinance institutions and Boda Plus a local helmet manufacturers The discussions focused on the importance of promoting quality and compliant helmets, encouraging consistent helmet use, strengthening awareness and exploring collaboration across the industry and relevant stakeholders. As the motorcycle industry continues to grow, safety must remain at the centre of that growth. We appreciate the opportunity to participate in conversations that contribute towards a safer motorcycle ecosystem in Kenya. #RoadSafety #MotorcycleSafety #HelmetSafety #MotorcycleIndustry #NTSA #Kenya

#AFRICA #AUTOMOTIVE #REFLECTIONS South Africa is ending support for 'screwdriver' car plants that rely on imported vehicle assembly kits. South Africa will phase out support for car plants that rely on imported vehicle assembly kits. Instead, the government wants carmakers to build more of their vehicles locally. It’s a major shift for one of the country’s most important industries. SOURCE: The South African 🌍

Namibia dealers take the wheel as vehicle sales hit post-2016 high: Namibia’s new vehicle market closed the third quarter at its strongest level since 2016, but the final three months will test whether dealer-led demand can hold up after rental fleets front-loaded 2026, Simonis Storm Securities says in its September vehicle sales report. September registrations reached 1,498 units, up 14.9% year https://lnkd.in/dB83hx2E #Namibia #VehicleSales #CarDealers #AutomotiveNews #MarketTrends