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Fedex deploys 10 EV delivery vehicles in SA, more to come 
5th July 2023 By: Irma Venter

FedEx Express has deployed its first ten electric delivery vehicles in South Africa. FedEx aims to transform its entire global pickup and delivery fleet to zero-emission electric vehicles by 2040,... 


Motify MD Julie Caldicott
Auto-tech companies merge to offer one-stop-shop for dealerships’ digital needs
3rd July 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Automotive dealer management software (DMS) provider Pinewood DMS South Africa and value-add services provider to automotive dealerships Ampersand Communications have partnered to launch a... 


Sipho Mbhokota and Andile Afrika
CSIR, AIDC partner to boost SMMEs, NEV knowledge in auto sector
3rd July 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC), a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency, have signed a memorandum... 


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Festival of Motoring returns in August
30th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Festival of Motoring is revving up for its sixth edition, set to run from August 25 to 27 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Midrand. "The Festival of Motoring has become an annual... 


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EV car sales to reach 22m a year in 2025, ICE sales in long-term decline
30th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is set to soar in the coming years, with more than 100-million passenger EVs expected on the roads by 2026, and more than 700-million by 2040. This is a significant... 


The Atto 3 is BYD’s first launched EV in South Africa
BYD launches Atto 3 EV in South Africa
30th June 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Build Your Dreams (BYD) has officially launched its battery-powered Atto 3 crossover model EV in the South African market. At a launch event in Melrose... 


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BMW to invest R4.2bn to produce the new X3 in SA, plug-in hybrid included
29th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

BMW will invest R4.2-billion over the next five years in its Rosslyn plant in South Africa to build the new-generation X3 sports-activity vehicle, including a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle... 


Isuzu Motors South Africa president and automotive executive oversight committee skills development workstream chairperson Billy Tom
Host of new occupations in automotive sector demands skills
27th June 2023 By: Darren Parker

The demands of digitalisation, electrification, autonomous vehicles, sustainability and changing consumer preferences have given rise to a host of new occupations within the automotive sector,... 


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Emissions from new cars, vans in Europe falling as electric sales grow – EEA
26th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

The average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of new cars and vans in Europe dropped in 2022 for the third year in a row, according to provisional data published by the European Environment Agency... 


Rwanda Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources Dr Ildephonse Musafiri, Volkswagen Image of Group South Africa MD Martina Biene, and  Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda CEO Serge Kamuhinda
Volkswagen signs MoU with Rwandan government to start GenFarm project
26th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Rwanda to establish “a modern farm with electric tractors”.  The MoU was signed by Minister of Agriculture and... 


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Hino SA appoints new VP; expects a healthy 2023 truck market as rail falters
23rd June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Anton Falck has been appointed as the new VP of Hino South Africa (SA). Falck takes his first step into the world of trucking as he replaces Ernie Trautmann, who has retired.  


Green Riders to add more e-bikes, e-motorbikes to delivery fleet
23rd June 2023 By: Irma Venter

E-mobility solutions group Green Riders will expand its fleet of electric delivery bicycles from the current 200 units to 500 by the end of July, says founder and CIO Craig Atkinson. This means... 


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Highly qualified automotive technicians becoming increasingly scarce – NADA
22nd June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Highly qualified automotive technicians are becoming increasingly scarce in South Africa, with their training now encompassing not only internal combustion engines, but also hybrid technology and... 


Image of Legacy Motor Group (LMG) public relations, marketing and customer experience GM Edward Makwana
Car-sharing represents ‘significant and exciting opportunities’ – Legacy Group
20th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Considering South Africa’s many transportation challenges, the emergence of car-sharing represents significant and exciting opportunities for boosting socio-economic development and inclusive... 


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Toyota SA targets ambitious sales growth up to 2030
19th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Toyota Motors South Africa (TSAM) aims for 10% of its sales, or 22 000 units, to be new-energy vehicles (NEVs) in 2025. This would mean the local arm of the Japanese manufacturer aims for total... 


Current economic storm set to push luxury car buyers to electric vehicles, says Merc’s Raine
16th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

When considering the current energy crisis in the country, South Africa’s luxury vehicle market is destined to become an electric vehicle (EV) market, says Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) co-CEO... 


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Japanese motorbike manufacturers to study hydrogen options for ‘small mobility’ applications
15th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda and Yamaha will form a technological research group called Hydrogen Small Mobility and Engine Technology (HySE), with the aim to develop hydrogen-powered motorcycles, among... 


Image of Volvo Car SA MD Greg Maruszewski
Volvo Car SA expects big jump in EV sales this year
15th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

It is impossible to know what the real demand is for Volvo Car South Africa’s (SA’s) fully electric vehicles (EVs), as persistent supply challenges have managed to skew the sales numbers, says... 


NMU, AIDC-EC launch Chair in Automotive Engineering
13th June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Nelson Mandela University (NMU) has launched a new Automotive Industry Development Centre – Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) Chair in Automotive Engineering. The AIDC-EC has endowed the new research... 


Toyota SA to boost hybrid production as battery electric vehicles deemed not yet practical 
9th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) are “the most practical solution for carbon neutrality in Africa”, says Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Africa region CEO Toshimitsu Imai. This is also true for South... 


eCanters for local customer trials expected in SA by month-end
9th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) will have six Fuso eCanters in South Africa for customer trials by the end of June, says DTSA sales and marketing VP Maretha Gerber. The small, fully electric... 


image of the Volvo EX30
Volvo’s newest electric SUV will come to SA at below R800 000
8th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Car South Africa (SA) has announced the pricing on its newest model – the all-electric EX30 small sports-utility vehicle (SUV) – ahead of its introduction early next year. Pre-orders for the... 


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‘As-a-service’ goes to the moon
7th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

The US’s National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) says it is seeking industry proposals for a next-generation lunar terrain vehicle (LTV). The vehicle will have to allow astronauts to... 


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Ford Ranger takes Car of the Year crown
2nd June 2023 By: Irma Venter

The new, made-in-South Africa Ford Ranger double-cab 4x4 has been crowned as South Africa’s Old Mutual Insure South African Car of the Year (COTY) for 2023. The South African Guild of Mobility... 


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Green Riders to add more e-bikes, new e-motorbikes to its delivery fleet
1st June 2023 By: Irma Venter

South African green, turnkey e-mobility solutions group Green Riders will expand its fleet of electric delivery bicycles from the current 200 units to 500 by the end of July, says founder and CIO... 


From left to right is Hino Motors CEO Satoshi Ogiso, Toyota Motor Corporation CEO Koji Sato, Daimler Truck CEO Martin Daum and Daimler Truck Asia CEO Karl Deppen
Daimler, Mitsubishi Fuso and Toyota sign MoU on clean tech; Fuso and Hino merger
31st May 2023 By: Irma Venter

Daimler Truck, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, Hino Motors and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have concluded a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on accelerating the development of... 


Image of Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) co-CEO Mark Raine
Current economic storm set to push luxury car buyers to EVs, says Merc’s Raine
31st May 2023 By: Irma Venter

When considering the current energy crisis in the country, South Africa’s luxury vehicle market is destined to become an electric vehicle (EV) market, says Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) co-CEO... 


Image of the new Hino 700
Hino adds raft of technology to its new 700 series
29th May 2023 By: Irma Venter

Hino South Africa (SA) has launched the all-new 700 Series to complete its local truck line-up. The first 700 Series of extra-heavy trucks was introduced to the local market in 2004, with the range... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel
Patel outlines ‘step change’ investment, export and jobs targets for 2023/24
25th May 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel outlined firm investment, localisation, export and manufacturing jobs targets in his 2023/24 Budget Vote address to Parliament this week. In a... 


Electric car demand booming, with sales forecast to increase by 35% this year
19th May 2023 By: Irma Venter

Global sales of electric cars are set to surge to yet another record this year, says the International Energy Agency (IEA). The newest edition of the agency’s ‘Global Electric Vehicle Outlook’... 


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Electric trucks can work in South Africa, insists Volvo Trucks
19th May 2023 By: Irma Venter

As the charge towards electric mobility continues unabated in Europe, the US and China, many questions are being raised around electric trucks in South Africa.  Can they travel the distances... 


Presidency project management office head Rudi Dicks
Urgent skills development roadmap required for a just energy transition
11th May 2023 By: Darren Parker

To successfully effect a just energy transition (JET), South Africa needs to urgently identify the skills required and create a skills development roadmap, as it could take between five and ten... 


Mini EV
Youth foundation sets out to bolster EV production, maintenance skills in industry critical to South Africa
11th May 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The International Youth Foundation (IYF) South Africa has released a Competency Framework for the Electric Vehicle (EV) Industry in South Africa, which serves to help education institutions bridge... 


Norway pushes EVs to 79% of all new cars sold, but will policy change affect this?
Norway pushes EVs to 79% of all new cars sold, but will policy change affect this?
10th May 2023 By: Irma Venter

Norway set a new record in 2022 when 79.3% of all new car sales were fully electric, up from 64.5% in 2021. The top-ten sellers were all electric in the country with its five-million inhabitants... 


Image of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Africa region CEO Toshimitsu Imai.
Toyota SA to boost hybrid production as BEVs deemed not yet practical 
10th May 2023 By: Irma Venter

Hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) are “the most practical solution for carbon neutrality in Africa”, says Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Africa region CEO Toshimitsu Imai. This is also true for South... 


Image of the eCanter
Daimler Truck to start selling the electric eCanter, eActros in SA next year
9th May 2023 By: Irma Venter

Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) will have six Fuso eCanters in South Africa for customer trials by the end of June, says DTSA sales and marketing VP Maretha Gerber. The small, fully-electric... 


Image of AIEC director Dr Norman Lamprecht
Imports from China, India surge as cash-strapped consumers seek cheaper cars
9th May 2023 By: Irma Venter

The domestic new-vehicle market saw a surge in imports from India and China last year, with buyers increasingly opting for cheaper imported cars than those made in South Africa. India led the... 


SA transport sector’s shift to zero emissions requires move to rail, ban on new ICE vehicle sales by 2035
5th May 2023 By: Irma Venter

For South Africa to cut greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the transport sector to zero, 15% to 20% of road traffic must move to rail. This shift is also key in addressing road congestion, and improving... 


SVI sees strong growth in armoured vehicle demand as crime surges
5th May 2023 By: Irma Venter

SVI Armouring Solutions expects to armour about 200 vehicles this year, up from 130 vehicles in 2020. SVI business development director Nicol Louw says the recent surge in the domestic crime rate,... 


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