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Eight takeaways from an in-flux 2024 new-vehicle market
21st February 2025 By: Irma Venter

It may have been 60 years ago, but Bob Dylan’s 1964 hit perhaps best describes conditions in last year’s automotive market – The Times They Are A-Changin’ 2024 was the year in which the dominance... 


Volvo Car SA conducting ‘strategic review’ of its dealer network
Volvo Car SA conducting ‘strategic review’ of its dealer network
20th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) says it is conducting a strategic review of its dealer network. “As the licensor of the Volvo brand, VCSA has been actively consulting with its independent licensed... 


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UPD, partners launch country’s pioneer solar-powered refrigerated EV fleet
14th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Retailer Clicks Group and its pharmaceutical wholesaler United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD) have partnered with electric vehicles (EVs) lessor Everlectric and sustainable finance solutions... 


Naamsa revises 2024 vehicle exports up by 82 500 units following verification
14th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council has issued a significant correction to South Africa’s 2024 new-vehicle export data “following a comprehensive data verification exercise” which showed that... 


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BMW SA reintroduces third shift, says there is growing local interest in PHEV model
13th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

BMW Group South Africa (BMW SA) says the new BMW X3 has “strongly resonated” with local customers since its introduction in October last year, with all available stock sold, or on order. The X3 is... 


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African Association of Automotive Manufacturers appoints new CEO
12th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has appointed Victoria Backhaus-Jerling as its new CEO, effective March 1. Backhaus-Jerling succeeds Dave Coffey, who is retiring, having... 


Metros’ job growth lacklustre; Gauteng shedding manufacturing jobs – report
Metros’ job growth lacklustre; Gauteng shedding manufacturing jobs – report
11th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s eight metros – Cape Town, Tshwane, Johannesburg, Buffalo City, Nelson Mandela Bay, Ekurhuleni, Mangaung and eThekwini – have seen a lacklustre employment trajectory over the last... 


2025 Car of the Year finalists announced
7th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has announced the 17 finalists in the Car of the Year (COTY) competition. They are, in alphabetical order: 


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Recalls announced on three Volvo models, Cape Herb & Spice products
4th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has confirmed automaker Volvo Car South Africa is recalling the XC90 models made for sale on January 20, 2023, and October 29, 2024, as well as the XC40... 


Positive new-vehicle sales momentum continued in January – naamsa
4th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry body naamsa | the Automotive Business Council has expressed optimism that the positive new-vehicle sales momentum of the fourth quarter of 2024 has continued into the first month of this... 


Zero Carbon Charge calls for Ramaphosa to announce comprehensive EV strategy during SoNA
3rd February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

While the signing of the 150% tax incentive for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers from 2026 is a step forward, South Africa needs a comprehensive strategy to build a thriving EV ecosystem that... 


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African Dawn Investments forms partnership to roll out EV chargers, BESSs across South Africa
31st January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Finance company African Dawn Investments has entered into a strategic collaboration with Singapore company WaterCloud International and Chinese original-equipment manufacturer Beny New Energy to... 


South African-made Hilux bakkies take top two spots at Dakar 2025
31st January 2025 By: Irma Venter

It was a big start to the year for Toyota as its locally designed and built Hilux racing bakkies secured first and second place at Dakar 2025. Yazeed Al Rajhi and Timo Gottschalk – team Overdrive... 


Norway new-car market now 89% electric
31st January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Just short of 89% of the new cars sold in Norway last year were battery electric vehicles (BEVs), according to statistics released by the Norwegian Road Federation. In 2023, the BEV share reached... 


Naamsa announces 82 500-unit correction to export numbers on back of in-house VW error
Naamsa announces 82 500-unit correction to export numbers on back of in-house VW error
28th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Last year's drop in new-vehicle exports from South Africa was not nearly as catastrophic as indicated initially. Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council this week issued a significant correction... 


Finalists announced for 2025 Car of the Year
Finalists announced for 2025 Car of the Year
27th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has announced the 17 finalists in the Car of the Year (COTY) competition. They are, in alphabetical order: BMW 5 Series Sedan BMW M5 BMW X3... 


TSAM CEO Andrew Kirby
Rising Chinese car sales in South Africa threaten industrialisation
24th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While original-equipment manufacturers such as Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) welcome more competition in the automotive market, CEO Andrew Kirby says the influx of Chinese-brand vehicle imports... 


Dealer body ‘cautiously optimistic’ about 2025
24th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) chairperson Brandon Cohen says he is “cautiously optimistic” about new-vehicle sales in 2025. This follows a 3% decline in the total market last... 


Picup to start rolling out electric vehicles this year
24th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Picup Technologies has started providing electric mobility solutions to its driver network, all of whom are independent contractors, for deliveries within a five-kilometre radius in selected urban... 


Toyota sales decline by 10% as economy, Chinese newcomers bite
24th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) saw its new-vehicle sales slip by 9.8% in 2024 compared with 2023 – this in an overall market that was down 3%. The local arm of the Japanese manufacturer,... 


China’s MG makes SA debut
24th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

MG has returned to the South African market after exiting the country in 2016. The former British brand belongs to Shanghai giant SAIC Motor, which acquired it in 2007. 


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The AfCFTA framework provides a significant platform for the continent to enhance its automotive value chain
AfCFTA can advance Africa’s automotive industry
24th January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa is well placed to spearhead the automotive sector's expansion on the African continent, leveraging its experience and infrastructure to capitalise on opportunities presented by the... 


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First public EV charge point trialled on remote island of St Helena
21st January 2025 By: Irma Venter

The isolated British Overseas Territory of St Helena, 1 900 km off the south-west coast of Africa, has wrapped up its first public electric vehicle (EV) charge point trial.  This is the latest step... 


Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings in their Toyota Hilux during Dakar 2025
South African made Hilux bakkies take top two spots at Dakar 2025
20th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

It was a big start to the year for Toyota as locally designed and built Hilux racing bakkies secured first and second place at Dakar 2025. Yazeed Al Rajhi and Timo Gottschalk – team Overdrive... 


SA–Norway project says tax tweaks can accelerate South Africa’s EV market
17th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

A bilateral country project involving the Electric Mission in South Africa and the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association has engaged the South African government, including the National Treasury... 


150% investment allowance to boost EV production a good start, but more is needed – Mabasa
17th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Legislation signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa in late December introduces a 150% investment allowance for any capital investment made to enable the production of electric and hydrogen... 


New-vehicle sales down 3% in 2024, exports plummet by 22.8%
17th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales in the domestic market declined by 3% in 2024, to 515 712 units, compared with 2023. This follows 0.5% growth in 2023, a 13.9% increase in 2022, and a 22.2% jump in 2021. 


NAACAM CEO Renai Moothilal
Opinion: AMSA closure – where to for automotive manufacturing in South Africa?
16th January 2025

In this article, National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) CEO Renai Moothilal writes that ArcelorMittal South Africa's (AMSA's) decision to halt long steel... 


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UAE group partners with SA’s GoMetro for EV fleet ecosystems
14th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Admiral Mobility UAE and South African mobility management platform provider GoMetro have formed a joint venture (JV) to assist commercial fleet operators to transition to electric fleets in the... 


Norway new-car market now 89% electric
Norway new-car market now 89% electric
13th January 2025

Just short of 89% of the new cars sold in Norway last year were battery electric vehicles (BEVs), this according to statistics released by the Norwegian Road Federation. In 2023, the BEV share... 


The MG HS
China’s MG makes its SA debut; kicks off with two SUV ranges, 25 dealers
13th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

MG has returned to the South African market after it exited the country in 2016. The former British brand belongs to Shanghai giant, SAIC Motor, which acquired it in in 2007. 


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Toyota sales slip by 10% as the economy and Chinese newcomers bite
10th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) saw its new-vehicle sales slip by 9.8% in 2024 compared with 2023 – this in an overall market that was down 3%. The local arm of the Japanese manufacturer has,... 


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Dealer body ‘cautiously optimistic’ about 2025; move to cheaper cars, hybrids to continue
9th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) chairperson Brandon Cohen says he is “cautiously optimistic” about new-vehicle sales in 2025. This follows a 3% decline in the total market last... 


New-vehicle sales down 3% in 2024, exports down 2.2%
New-vehicle sales down 3% in 2024, exports down 2.2%
8th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales in the domestic market declined by 3% in 2024, to 515 712 units, compared with 2023. This follows a 0.5% growth in 2023, a 13.9% increase in 2022, and a 22.2% jump in 2021. 


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150% investment allowance to boost EV production a good start, but more is needed – Mabasa
6th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Legislation signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa in late December introduces a 150% investment allowance for any capital investment made to enable the production of electric and hydrogen... 


New-vehicle market on the mend, while exports continue to plummet
13th December 2024 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales in November continued the positive momentum seen in October,  increasing by 8.1%, to 48 585 units, compared with the same month last year. naamsa | The Automotive Business Council... 


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