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SA’s fully electric fleet to reach 25 500 cars by 2030 – report
SA’s fully electric fleet to reach 25 500 cars by 2030 – report
25th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

The projected passenger electric vehicle (EV) fleet in South Africa by the beginning of 2030 will be 25 456 vehicles, representing only 0.3% of the expected passenger vehicle population in South... 


An image of upgrades at Volkswagen's Kariega plant
Plant readied for new entry-level SUV production
25th July 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Automotive manufacturer Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) is in the commissioning phase of its upgrade to the company’s Kariega plant, in the Eastern Cape, to facilitate the production of the... 


US tariff shock a ‘socioeconomic crisis in the making’, warns naamsa CEO
25th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Vehicle exports from South Africa to the US dropped by 73% in the first quarter of the year, declining by a further 80% and 85% in April and May respectively, says naamsa | the Automotive Business... 


Global EV sales set for record year, emerging market sales booming – BloombergNEF
25th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

BloombergNEF’s (BNEF’s) yearly ‘Electric Vehicle Outlook’ study expects nearly 22-million battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales – EV sales – this year, up 25% from last year, as the... 


Chery South Africa conducts feasibility study on establishing a local plant
25th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Chinese importer Chery South Africa (SA) is in the midst of a feasibility study to determine if it will establish an assembly plant in the country. “Given Chery’s rapid growth in the South African... 


A Ford service centre
Ford recalls thousands of vehicles in South Africa, neighbouring countries
24th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vehicle manufacturer Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) on July 24 announced a safety recall of 1 050 Ranger and Everest vehicles, 1 796 Puma vehicles and 2 872 EcoSport vehicles sold in... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa at the BMW Rosslyn plant
Ramaphosa says South Africa aims to get policy for EV manufacturing right
24th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

President Cyril Ramaphosa has said the government is determined to ensure there is an enabling regulatory and policy environment to capitalise on South Africa being well positioned as a key global... 


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Electric motorbike sales growing rapidly, total bike market could reach 12-year high
24th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Based on national traffic information system data, the first electric motorbikes – 22 in total – were registered and sold in South Africa in 2014, says Association of Motorcycle Industry... 


Grant Locke
Volvo Car South Africa welcomes new MD
22nd July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) has welcomed Grant Locke as its new MD. VCSA says Locke is tasked to drive the company’s growth strategy, network expansion plans and customer experience in a rapidly... 


Impression of a new-look Ford dealership
R900m-plus investment rollout on the cards for Ford dealership network
18th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Ford dealership network will see a R900-million-plus investment rollout over the next three years. The money will not be spent by Ford, but by its partners and dealership owners, such as Motus,... 


June new-vehicle sales jump by 18.7% as imports also soar
18th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

June new-vehicle sales, at 47 294 units, were up 18.7% compared with the same month last year, “reflecting a sustained and broad-based recovery in consumer and fleet demand”, says naamsa | The... 


Automotive sector facing decline as SA’s infrastructure decay comes home to roost – Barnes
18th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

The fundamental challenge many vehicle assembly operations in South Africa currently face is that their operations are becoming less vital to the success of their parent companies. This is linked... 


Gordon Institute of Business Science associate Professor Justin Barnes
Used-vehicle import bans can stimulate meaningful manufacturing demand in Africa
17th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Should African countries take a policy decision to ban pre-owned vehicle imports, an additional two-million new vehicles could be sold on the continent, which would warrant investment into new... 


Chery set to bring the iCAUR electric brand to SA next year
Chery set to bring the iCAUR electric brand to SA next year
15th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Chery South Africa says it will add the iCAUR electric brand to its local portfolio next year. The announcement follows the brand’s local reveal at the 2025 Festival of Motoring. 


US tariff shock a ‘socio-economic crisis in the making’, warns naamsa CEO
US tariff shock a ‘socio-economic crisis in the making’, warns naamsa CEO
14th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Vehicle exports from South Africa to the US dropped by 73% in the first quarter of the year, declining by a further 80% and 85% in April and May, respectively, says naamsa | the Automotive Business... 


Global EV sales set for record year; emerging market sales booming – BloombergNEF
Global EV sales set for record year; emerging market sales booming – BloombergNEF
11th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

BloombergNEF’s (BNEF’s) yearly ‘Electric Vehicle Outlook’ study expects nearly 22-million battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales – EV sales – this year, up 25% from last year, as the... 


Assembly plant volume cuts happening all too often, says Naacam as Merc suspends production
11th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) CEO Renai Moothilal says production plant volume cuts have become all too common in South Africa’s vehicle assembly... 


Hino recalls more than 6 600 trucks; VW, Volvo on the lookout for faulty Golfs, XC90s
Hino recalls more than 6 600 trucks; VW, Volvo on the lookout for faulty Golfs, XC90s
10th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has received recall notifications from Volkswagen, Volvo Cars and Toyota in South Africa. Toyota is recalling 6 662 Hino 500 SKD series trucks and 77 Hino 500... 


The Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV
Chery South Africa conducts feasibility study on establishing a local plant
9th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Chinese importer Chery South Africa (SA) is in the midst of a feasibility study to determine if it will establish an assembly plant in the country. “Given Chery’s rapid growth in the South African... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Creecy reveals targets, highlights progress on transport sector turnaround
7th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has outlined six targets that will guide the Department of Transport’s (DoT’s) work over the next few years to transform the passenger, freight, and aviation... 


Image of the Lepas L8
Chery South Africa to expand line-up with new Lepas sub-brand in 2026
4th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Chery South Africa will launch a new sub-brand in South Africa next year – Lepas. The Chinese importer says the new marquee will “introduce a fresh perspective on what a premium sports-utility... 


BMW South Africa CEO Peter van Binsbergen
BMW Group gears for next phase of premium e-mobility excellence
4th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the world experiences accelerated change in technology and consumer preferences, the South African automotive industry has to embrace profound transformation to maintain its heritage of... 


Image of African Industrialisation Services director and Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) associate professor Justin Barnes
Auto sector facing decline as SA’s infrastructure decay comes home to roost – Barnes
3rd July 2025 By: Irma Venter

The fundamental challenge many vehicle assembly operations in South Africa currently face is that their operations are becoming less vital to the success of their parent companies. This is linked... 


June new-vehicle sales jump by 18.7%, imports soaring – naamsa
June new-vehicle sales jump by 18.7%, imports soaring – naamsa
1st July 2025 By: Irma Venter

June new-vehicle sales, at 47 294 units, were up 18.7% compared with the same month last year, “reflecting a sustained and broad-based recovery in consumer and fleet demand”, says naamsa | The... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
South Africa reiterates call for extension of 90-day reciprocal tariff pause while US finalises trade matters ‘template’ for Africa
1st July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The South African government has confirmed that it has reiterated its request for an extension of a prevailing 90-day pause on the imposition of reciprocal tariffs of 31% on South African exports... 


Assembly plant volume cuts happening more often, says Naacam as Merc suspends production
Assembly plant volume cuts happening more often, says Naacam as Merc suspends production
1st July 2025 By: Irma Venter

National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) CEO Renai Moothilal says production plant volume cuts have become all too common in South Africa’s vehicle assembly... 


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SA auto industry facing volatile and uncertain global trading outlook
27th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

naamsa | The Automotive Business Council describes 2024 as “a taxing year” in its newly released Automotive Trade Manual 2025. The combined export value of vehicles and automotive components from... 


Toyota Gazoo Racing and SVR unveil new motorsport engineering, manufacturing hub
Toyota Gazoo Racing and SVR unveil new motorsport engineering, manufacturing hub
26th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa (TGRSA), together with SVR, have unveiled their new motorsport operations base – the Toyota Gazoo Racing Motorsport Hub, located in Kyalami, Gauteng. Construction... 


Image of MBSA CEO designate Abey Kgotle
Mercedes-Benz appoints new CEO at its South African operations
25th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) CEO and MBSA Manufacturing executive director Andreas Brand has resigned. He will take on a new role as Mercedes-Benz production network completely knocked down... 


A vehicle assembly plant
South African auto firms, bracing for tariffs, face wage talks test
24th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

A potential deadlock over pay increases for South Africa’s automotive sector workers risks shutting down an industry that accounts for more than a fifth of the nation’s manufacturing output,... 


Toyota's Prospecton plant
Toyota files R6.5bn South Africa flood damage lawsuit – Business Day
20th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

Toyota Motors Corp. has brought a lawsuit for R6.5-billion in a South African court for 2022 flood damages that shuttered its plant near Durban, Business Day reported. The claim against Transnet... 


Auto policy roll-out, affordable mobility top list of priorities for new AAAM CEO
20th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers’ (AAAM’s) new CEO, Victoria Backhaus-Jerling, says she has four main priorities for her tenure at the industry body. Before her appointment on... 


Fiat launches new half-tonner in Africa – but it may not be what you imagined
20th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

Fiat Professional has introduced its first-ever three-wheeled electric vehicle – the Tris – in Africa and the Middle East. Focused on tasks such as micro-transport and last-mile delivery – think... 


Ford SA launches programme for specialised commercial vehicle conversions
20th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Ford SA) has launched the Ford Pro Convertor (FPC) programme for commercial market customers seeking specialised vehicle conversions. The programme allows... 


Image of the Kyalami race track
Kyalami in multimillion-rand upgrade in effort to host F1 race
19th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit boss Toby Venter says he has received confirmation that the Federation International de l'Automobile (FIA) has accepted the final design proposals to upgrade the... 


Nissan Navara Warrior takes on Spirit of Africa challenge
Nissan Navara Warrior takes on Spirit of Africa challenge
18th June 2025

Automotive manufacturer Nissan’s recently launched Navara PRO-4X Warrior will serve as the official 4x4 of the Nissan Spirit of Africa Trophy driving challenge, now in its twenty-first year and the... 


Booming Suzuki to build new head office and warehouse
13th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

Suzuki Auto South Africa (Suzuki SA), in partnership with real estate group Fortress, has broken ground on its new head office and distribution centre at Longlake Logistics Park, in Gauteng. The... 


May new-vehicle sales jump by 22%, exports continue to trend downwards
13th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

Total May new-vehicle sales, at 45 308 units, jumped by 22% compared with the same month last year, buoyed by a nixed value-added tax increase, a drop in interest rates and the tabling – finally –... 


Nedbank Commercial Banking relationship head Coillard Ford
Local auto manufacturers know they need to decarbonise but lack understanding of how to manage emissions
10th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

A recent study conducted by naamsa | The Automotive Business Council and Nedbank revealed that 60% of respondents were aware of the need to decarbonise, especially in light of the EU’s Carbon... 


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