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Demand for used cars outpacing new cars; Asian newcomers big new-car winners
Demand for used cars outpacing new cars; Asian newcomers big new-car winners
9th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The prolonged economic downturn experienced across multiple sectors in South Africa has resulted in markedly depressed sales in the new-car segment over the past 12 months, says finance group... 


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South Africa lures BYD with critical minerals, car output skills
6th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Talks are progressing between BYD Co. and South Africa over a possible investment by the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, a top government official said, although no specific time frame for... 


Ogihara SA breaks ground on new R1.2bn auto body-part plant in Durban
6th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

CFAO South Africa (SA) subsidiary Toyota Tsusho Africa and Ogihara Thailand have started construction of a new R1.2-billion plant that will produce vehicle body parts for Toyota South Africa Motors... 


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BMW SA ends production of third-generation X3, gears up for new model in October
5th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

BMW Group South Africa (BMW SA) has halted production of the third-generation X3 at its Rosslyn plant, in Pretoria, and will now gear up for production of the new-generation model. The last vehicle... 


August new-vehicle sales drop by 4.9%, exports down 34.3%
August new-vehicle sales drop by 4.9%, exports down 34.3%
3rd September 2024 By: Irma Venter

August’s negative new-vehicle sales numbers dashed any hope of a sustained upward trend in the market following July’s 1.5% increase. Total new-vehicle sales in August dropped by 4.9%, to 43 558... 


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Diversification strategy saves the day for Motus as SA economy bites
3rd September 2024 By: Irma Venter

Motus’s Import and Distribution business took a significant bite out of the automotive group’s profit in the financial year ended June 30, says CEO Osman Arbee. “Minus the importers we had a great... 


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MBSA appoints new co-CEO as Raine departs for Germany
29th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) has announced that Mark Raine will step down from his role as co-CEO and Mercedes-Benz Cars executive director on August 31. Raine will be taking up the... 


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Sasol Solar Challenge set for September 13 start
27th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Now in its sixteenth year, the Sasol Solar Challenge is set to start on September 13 in Secunda, in Mpumalanga, and wrap up at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town on September 20. The biennial race,... 


44% of automotive customers ready to switch to EVs, research shows
23rd August 2024 By: Darren Parker

Although about 44% of automotive customers say they are ready to buy an electric vehicle (EV) as their next vehicle, 46% remain unsure, while 10% say they will definitely not buy an EV, according... 


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NEV sales up amid lower overall new-vehicle sales
23rd August 2024 By: Darren Parker

New energy vehicle (NEV) sales from 18 brands increased by 169.8% from a very low base of 1 228 units in the second quarter of last year to a decent 4 122 units by the end of the second quarter of... 


New-vehicle sales finally tick upwards
23rd August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Total new-vehicle sales in July inched up by 1.5%, to 44 229 units, compared with the same month last year, driven by an improvement in the passenger-car market. July was only the second month,... 


Electric SUV under R400 000 launched
23rd August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Pretoria-based importer and distributor of battery electric vehicles (EVs) Enviro Automotive has launched the Dayun Yuehu S5 mini sports-utility vehicle (SUV) in South Africa. The 3.6 m S5 is... 


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Ogihara SA breaks ground on new R1.2bn auto body-part plant in Durban
22nd August 2024 By: Irma Venter

CFAO South Africa (SA) subsidiary Toyota Tsusho Africa, and Ogihara Thailand, have started construction of a new R1.2-billion plant that will produce vehicle body parts for Toyota South Africa... 


Six dealerships in hot water with the consumer commission
Six dealerships in hot water with the consumer commission
21st August 2024 By: Irma Venter

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has referred six car dealerships to the National Consumer Tribunal (tribunal) for adjudication. The NCC received complaints from consumers alleging that these... 


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Mercedes-Benz Vans launches the electric Sprinter in South Africa
19th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Mercedes-Benz Vans South Africa (MBVSA) has launched the fully electric Sprinter (eSprinter) panel van in the local market. The eSprinter is available in standard- and long-wheel base, with pricing... 


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What auto industry wants from government to keep the wheels turning
16th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s seventh administration has taken office amidst a flagging domestic economy desperately seeking traction. The automotive industry, South Africa’s biggest manufacturing industry, has... 


The Global Pik Up concept vehicle
Mahindra SA celebrates 20 000th Pik Up unit as it gears up for next growth phase
15th August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Vehicle manufacturer Mahindra South Africa (SA) is celebrating the milestone of having the 20 000th locally assembled Pik Up “bakkie” rolling off the line, as the company prepares for its next... 


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South Africa must focus on export competitiveness – Mavuso
12th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa must develop industrial policies that build the international competitiveness of its export industries, including by enabling small businesses that could be exporting much more,... 


Egypt woos Volkswagen with body shop, assembly-line deal
9th August 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 in the... 


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Ford, Bridgestone set 916 km record on single-charge EV
7th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Hypermiler drivers Kevin Booker and Sam Clarke have broken the Guinness World Records title for the longest journey, of 916.74 km, by an electric car on a single charge. They achieved this record... 


A Mobius II SUV
Kenya's Mobius, maker of rugged cars for African roads, calls it a day
6th August 2024 By: Reuters

Kenya's Mobius Motors, which started making rugged, low-priced SUVs designed for Africa's roads a decade ago, has decided to stop operating due to financial challenges, a company statement and a... 


Auto industry hopeful as new-vehicle sales finally tick upwards
Auto industry hopeful as new-vehicle sales finally tick upwards
2nd August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Total new-vehicle sales in July inched up by 1.5%, to 44 229 units, compared with the same month last year, driven by an improvement in the passenger-car market. July were only the second month,... 


Kia South Africa’s new CEO seeks to push market share beyond 5% by 2026
2nd August 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... 


Hyundai targets fourth sales spot
2nd August 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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SA’s automotive prospects clouded by high taxes and exports risks
2nd August 2024 By: Darren Parker

The importance of export growth as an automotive industry strategy is crucial to mitigate the numerous risks associated with South Africa's low growth environment. "We see export growth as a really... 


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Enviro Automotive launches electric SUV at under R400 000
30th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Pretoria-based importer and distributor of battery electric vehicles (EVs), Enviro Automotive, has launched the Dayun Yuehu S5 mini sports-utility vehicle (SUV) in South Africa. The 3.6-m S5 is... 


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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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,... 


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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.... 


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