Mercedes-Benz Vans South Africa will introduce the new battery electric Sprinter (eSprinter) panel van to the local market in 2024. “As we embark on a new era of sustainable mobility, we are proud... 

Industry organisation the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) says its top priorities for this year are to take proactive steps in concert with its members and in collaboration with... 

Toyota South Africa Motors’ (TSAM’s) Prospecton production complex in Durban will move to 100% renewable energy by 2028, in an investment that will cost north of R800-million, says president and... 

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has unveiled a demonstration tyre comprised of 90% sustainable materials.  This demonstration tyre has passed all applicable regulatory testing in the US, as well... 

Tyre manufacturer Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA) is on the hunt for 48 township entrepreneurs who could qualify for startup support to run their own local tyre centres. SRSA is the... 

Fitch Solutions says the global shortage of semiconductors in the automotive industry will remain a risk for automakers over its 2023 to 2031 forecast period. “That said, we highlight that the... 

Hino South Africa posted sales of 3 333 trucks for 2022 – 9.4% higher than the figure for 2021, but still 417 units below the retail sales target of 3 750 units originally set for last year. This... 

Data from a survey the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) conducted in January indicates that the recent months of prolonged loadshedding have resulted... 

New-vehicle sales increased by 4.8% in January, to 43 509 units, compared with the same month last year. New-passenger-car sales gained 2.9%, to 31 072 units. 

With around 44% of Toyota’s total production from its Durban plant exported to Europe, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is set to face a tough challenge as that market increasingly moves to... 

Global technical equipment, drive and braking systems manufacturer Voith presented its solutions for the mobility shift in commercial vehicles at the IAA Transportation Expo held in Hannover,... 

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has unveiled a demonstration tyre comprised of 90% sustainable materials.  This demonstration tyre has passed all applicable regulatory testing in the US, as well... 

Fitch Solutions says the global shortage of semiconductors in the automotive industry will remain a risk for automakers over its 2023 to 2031 forecast period. “That said, we highlight that the... 

The new CEO of Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) is a familiar face. Martina Biene returns to South Africa following a two-year stint as the head of the Volkswagen passenger brand before her... 

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) will add a second plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to the production line-up at its East London plant this year, says CEO Andreas Brand. The 50-year-old... 

Tyre manufacturer Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA) is on the hunt for 48 township entrepreneurs who could qualify for startup support to run their own local tyre centres. SRSA is manufacturer of... 

Qatar’s Nasser Al-Attiyah and his French co-driver, Mathieu Baumel, successfully defended the Dakar title they won for Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) in 2022, when they raced their South African built... 

Small-car specialist Suzuki has unveiled its first all-electric concept vehicle. The Japanese car maker says the eVX – emotional versatile cruiser – is a compact sports-utility vehicle (SUV) that... 

Hino South Africa posted sales of 3 333 trucks for 2022 – 9.4% higher than the figure for 2021, but still 417 units below the retail sales target of 3 750 units originally set for last year. This... 

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has retained its number one position in the South African new-vehicle market in 2022, posting its forty-third straight year as the market leader. This comes... 

Volvo Trucks continues to expand its range of electric trucks with the launch of several new extra-heavy units, also available in South Africa. The Swedish manufacturer’s target is that half of its... 

Bridgestone Southern Africa Holdings (BSAFH) has acquired Otraco Southern Africa. Otraco Southern Africa is active in the off-the-road (OTR) tyre-management solutions market.  

Criminals are increasingly using sophisticated technology to target high-end vehicles featuring keyless or smart-entry systems and emergency start capabilities, says Toyota South Africa Motors... 

The City of Tshwane will be the host city for the 2023 iteration of the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) Show, which will take place from August 30 to... 

The new CEO of Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) is a familiar face. Martina Biene returns to South Africa following her two-year stint as the head of the Volkswagen passenger brand before her... 

The 10 000th truck assembled at FAW Trucks South Africa’s plant in Coega – a JH6 28.500FT, 6 x 4 AMT truck tractor – has rolled off the assembly line. This follows the start of assembly in 2014, in... 

High-performance plastic products manufacturer igus launched its new range of alternative bushes for the automotive sector at this year’s manufacturing, energy and logistics trade show, Hannover... 

Materials handling systems designer Conceptainer says its Thrift recyclable bulk collapsible bins, which weigh only 28 kg when empty, are an efficient system for the storage and transport of... 

JSE-listed automotive and energy components manufacturer Metair says its verticals are performing well relative to their challenging operating environments, while also assuring shareholders that... 

Volvo Trucks has begun using fossil-free steel in its trucks, with the first electric vehicles incorporating fossil-free steel parts now being delivered to customers. “Our journey to net-zero... 

The first new Ranger – Job 1 – has been assembled at Ford’s Silverton plant in Pretoria. Production of the new-generation bakkie follows a R16-billion investment in the US car maker’s local... 

Investment holding and management company Invicta Holdings has reported a strong set of results for the six months ended September 30, with headline earnings a share up 43% year-on-year to 268c.... 

It seems unlikely that the supply-chain issues in the global automotive industry will be resolved in the next year, says Volkswagen passenger car brands global CEO and former Volkswagen South... 

The 10 000th truck assembled at FAW Trucks South Africa’s plant in Coega has rolled off the assembly line – a JH6 28.500FT, 6x4 AMT truck tractor. This follows the start of assembly in 2014, in an... 

Polo and Polo Vivo production will continue in South Africa beyond 2025, confirms newly appointed Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) CEO and chairperson Martina Biene. However, the local arm of...