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Fourth-gen SAV to be launched this year
26th July 2024

Automotive manufacturer BMW will launch its fourth-generation sports activity vehicle (SAV) X3 in South Africa in the fourth quarter of this year. Designed as an all-rounder for everyday use,... 


Half of China’s NEV brands likely to fail, exports poised for steep growth
26th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

More than 130 brands are currently competing in China’s new-energy vehicle (NEV) market, says GlobalData Automotive Division China operations manager John Zeng. Three brands, however, dominate the... 


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EV charging network expansion progressing
26th July 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Automotive manufacturer Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) is midway through its project with electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider Chargify to expand the local charging network, by... 


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Mercedes-Benz Vans SA appoints new managing executive
19th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Mercedes-Benz Vans South Africa (SA) has appointed Natasha Jardim as its new managing executive, effective from July. Jardim succeeds Nadia Trimmel, who is moving to a new position within the... 


Traditional bakkie powerhouses to be challenged by buying-down trend, newcomers – WesBank
19th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

South Africa is bakkie country, dominated by Toyota’s Hilux as the country’s long-standing number-one-selling vehicle, with the Ford Ranger and the Isuzu D-Max also perennial favourites, among... 


Auto market awaits return of consumer confidence, political clarity – TransUnion
19th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

The South African automotive sector continues to grapple with significant macroeconomic challenges, says TransUnion Africa CEO Lee Naik. Persistently high interest rates and negative economic... 


Speakers who participated in a July 17 webinar focused on the South African automotive market
Over-taxation in automotive market will undermine BEV adoption in South Africa
17th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s automative market is going to struggle to transition to battery electric vehicles (BEVs), specifically because of the country’s “peculiar” automotive market structure, which Toyota... 


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New traffic enforcement shift system coming in 2025 – Hlengwa
15th July 2024

Deputy Transport Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa says the department aims to “speed up the resolution of all issues” that have delayed the implementation of visible traffic policing on a 24-hour,... 


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‘Unconscionable’ to return money to Treasury instead of fixing potholes – Creecy
15th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says “immediate attention” will be given to the “critical issue” of the underspending of funding allocated to road maintenance and road construction by both... 


Global EV sales growth continues, but significant slowdown in some markets – BloombergNEF
12th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Electric vehicle (EV) markets around the world are not all travelling in the same direction, or at the same speed, in 2024, says research group BloombergNEF (BNEF) in its newest EV Outlook Report.... 


June new-vehicle sales 14% lower year-on-year as affordability woes bite
12th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales in South Africa dropped by 14% in June, to 40 072 units, compared with the same month last year. The new-passenger-car market reached 26 928 units last month – a decline of 9%... 


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Audi SA adds six rapid public chargers to its network
10th July 2024

Audi and partner Rubicon have added six 150 kW DC rapid public chargers for electric vehicles (EVs) at locations across South Africa. The new chargers will be located along the N1, N2 and N3... 


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Lexus, Mini, Toyota, Suzuki and Hino take platinum in Dealer Satisfaction Index
9th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Lexus, Mini, Toyota and Suzuki have all taken top honours in this year’s National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) awards for passenger cars and light... 


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Hyundai targets return to fourth spot in sales chart
8th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Hyundai has set itself the goal to return to fourth position (in terms of market share) in the combined passenger and light commercial vehicle market, says Hyundai Automotive South Africa (Hyundai... 


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Govt continues to drag its feet on fuel-price review – Misa
5th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

The former Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has failed to review South Africa’s fuel-pricing methodology since the process to do so was announced in 2022, says the Motor Industry... 


Ford celebrates one-millionth Ranger, says PHEV production to start before year-end
5th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Ford South Africa (SA) has celebrated the assembly of the one-millionth Ranger at its Silverton plant in Pretoria. While the first million bakkies took 24 years, the second million is set to happen... 


Auto market awaits return of consumer confidence, political clarity – TransUnion
Auto market awaits return of consumer confidence, political clarity – TransUnion
3rd July 2024 By: Irma Venter

The South African automotive sector continues to grapple with significant macroeconomic challenges, says TransUnion Africa CEO Lee Naik. Persistently high interest rates and negative economic... 


Sales drop 14% in June as new vehicles become increasingly unaffordable
Sales drop 14% in June as new vehicles become increasingly unaffordable
2nd July 2024 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales in South Africa dropped by 14%, to 40 072 units, compared with the same month last year. The new-passenger-car market reached 26 928 units last month – a decline of 9% over June... 


The signing ceremony in Cairo
Egypt woos Volkswagen with body shop, assembly-line deal
2nd July 2024 By: Irma Venter

In a new strategic cooperation agreement, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWA) and the government of Egypt will conduct a feasibility study on the construction of a body shop and assembly buildings, which... 


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Kia South Africa’s new CEO seeks to push market share beyond 5% by 2026
1st July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Kia South Africa has appointed Paul Turnbull as its new CEO. Turnbull joins the Korean brand from sibling Hyundai Automotive South Africa. He succeeds Gary Scott, who takes up the position of chief... 


Mercedes-Benz SA considers cutting 700 jobs on back of struggling economy, ports
28th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) says it will move from three shifts a day at its East London plant to two shifts, in a move that could potentially cut 700 jobs. MBSA produces the C-Class for the... 


Half of China’s NEV brands likely to fail; exports set for steep growth
Half of China’s NEV brands likely to fail; exports set for steep growth
26th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

More than 130 brands are currently competing in China’s new-energy vehicle (NEV) market, says GlobalData Automotive Division China operations manager John Zeng. Three brands, however, dominate the... 


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Ford celebrates 1m Rangers; looks to PHEV production start before year-end
25th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

Ford South Africa (SA) has celebrated the assembly of the one-millionth Ranger at its Silverton plant in Pretoria. While the first million bakkies has taken 24 years, the second million is set to... 


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Global EV sales growth continues, but significant slowdown in some markets – BloombergNEF
24th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

Electric vehicle (EV) markets around the world are not all travelling in the same direction, or at the same speed, in 2024, says research group BloombergNEF (BNEF) in its newest EV Outlook Report.... 


New-vehicle sales down 14.2% as consumers suffer from election jitters
21st June 2024 By: Irma Venter

April’s 2.2% bump in new-vehicle sales proved to be an anomaly as new-vehicle sales again returned to negative territory in May, with the market down 14.2%, to 37 105 units, compared with the same... 


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Traditional bakkie powerhouses to be challenged by buying-down trend, newcomers – WesBank
20th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

South Africa is bakkie country, dominated by Toyota’s Hilux as the country’s long-standing number-one-selling vehicle, with the Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max also perennial favourites, among others.... 


The all-new Ford Transit Custom
Ford’s new-generation Transit Custom offers a lower height, among other improvements
19th June 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Featuring enhanced load-carrying capacity and improved driver comfort and convenience features, automotive company Ford South Africa has begun the introduction of the new Transit Custom commercial... 


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AARTO demerit system set for mid-2025 launch, dealers urged to up admin game – NADA
19th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

Government aims for the system that will see road users accrue demerit points for road traffic offences to kick off in the middle of next year, says National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA)... 


Transnet to boost rail for VW, other automakers
Transnet to boost rail for VW, other automakers
14th June 2024 By: Bloomberg

Transnet said it’s in talks to run additional trains between a port in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape province and the country’s commercial hub of Gauteng to better link the two automotive... 


Poor roads, bad weather and weak used-car market dent Zeda’s profit
14th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

Poor road conditions, hailstorms, a shortage of car parts and a deteriorating used-car market converged to dent Zeda’s operating profit for the six months ended March 31. The integrated mobility... 


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Youth empowered through manufacturer’s YES commitment
14th June 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Automotive manufacturer BMW Group South Africa onboarded its 2024 cohort at BMW Group Plant Rosslyn Training Academy on May 7, marking its ongoing commitment to the Youth Employment Service (YES)... 


Image of the MBSA plant in East London
Mercedes-Benz SA considers cutting 700 jobs on back of struggling economy, ports
13th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) says it will move from three shifts a day at its East London plant to two shifts, in a move that could potentially cut 700 jobs. MBSA assembles the C-Class for the... 


VW vehicles on the assembly line in South Africa
Volkswagen says carmakers seek to revive key South African rail line
13th June 2024 By: Bloomberg

Volkswagen and other automakers operating in South Africa are in talks with the state logistics company to revive a dilapidated rail line between the country’s commercial hub and a car export... 


A VW sign on a building
Volkswagen, Isuzu pour cold water on South Africa’s EV ambitions
11th June 2024 By: Bloomberg

Volkswagen and Isuzu Motors have expressed skepticism about South Africa’s plans to develop electric and hydrogen-powered vehicle industries. While the government in February announced that... 


New-vehicle sales down 14.2% as consumers suffer from election jitters
New-vehicle sales down 14.2% as consumers suffer from election jitters
4th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

April’s 2.2% bump in new-vehicle sales proved to be an anomaly as new-vehicle sales again returned to negative territory in May, with the market down 14.2%, to 37 105 units, compared with the same... 


The Volvo logo on a vehicle
Volvo to issue world's first EV battery passport ahead of EU rules
4th June 2024 By: Reuters

Volvo Cars is launching the world's first EV battery passport recording the origins of raw materials, components, recycled content and carbon footprint for its flagship EX90 SUV, which is about to... 


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