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Many Suzuki vehicles sold in South Africa are made in India
Indian-built cars lead under-R300k segment in 2023, and have the best resale value – Lightstone
27th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

Vehicles manufactured in India accounted for 70% of the 108 000 light vehicles under R300 000 sold in South Africa in 2023 through the dealer network, says market intelligence group Lightstone. The... 


The VW Polo Vivo was a top seller in October
Used-car sales on the increase, boosted by budget buys – AutoTrader
22nd November 2024 By: Irma Venter

Based on the latest sales data from AutoTrader, the used-car market is on the mend, with 34 968 units sold in October. This is a 6.5% year-on-year increase from the 32 839 used vehicles sold in... 


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Flexible power banks promote heavy vehicle electrification
22nd November 2024

Electric commercial vehicle charging solutions provider TUAL announced its “state-of-the-art, highly flexible” PowerBank Pro-Charging offering for electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) in September... 


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Infrastructure growth fuels demand for commercial vehicles
22nd November 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Demand for cargo mobility solutions in South Africa is on the rise, partly owing to the expansion of infrastructure across key sectors, and automotive company Tata Motors is well prepared to cater... 


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Firm unveils trailer solution
22nd November 2024

Manufacturing company Michelin’s subsidiary, Michelin Connected Fleet, unveiled its new Trailer Premium offer, a comprehensive solution designed to assist fleet operators in overcoming pressing... 


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World’s largest car-carrier calls at Durban, PE ports; vessel super-sizing to continue
21st November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Höegh Aurora, the world’s newly crowned largest car carrier, has called at both the Durban and Port Elizabeth ports this month as she makes her way around the world. The Aurora started... 


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VW Africa expands solar array at Kariega plant to more than 12 000 panels
20th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWA) has added an additional 3 MW solar power to its local grid, bringing the total output of renewable energy to 5.9 MW. This is enough energy to power at least 2 000... 


Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa announces Dakar 2025 line-up
Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa announces Dakar 2025 line-up
18th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa (TGRSA) has announced that it will field four crews, each driving the latest iteration of the GR Hilux IMT Evo, in the 2025 Dakar Rally. The vehicle won top honours... 


Automotive Industry Transformation Fund distributes R596m to 67 companies
15th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Automotive Industry Transformation Fund (AITF) has since its inception in 2020 invested R596-million in 67 companies across the automotive value chain, says  CEO Jabu Selumane. “Our goal is to... 


South Africans mostly keen on EVs, but infrastructure concerns persist – Ford study
15th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

More than 40% of South Africans are considering purchasing an electrified vehicle (EV) in the next five years. This is according to a survey by Ford Motor Company, with most respondents preferring... 


Kia unveils its long-awaited one-ton bakkie
15th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

Korean vehicle manufacturer Kia has lifted the veil on its long-awaited one-ton bakkie, the Tasman. The vehicle, the first of its kind for Kia, had its global premiere at Jeddah International Motor... 


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Chery notches up record month as Chinese vehicle sales continue to gain traction
11th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

Chery South Africa (Chery SA) achieved a new monthly sales record in October, with 1 831 vehicles finding new owners. This is a 33.7% jump compared with October last year, reports the Chinese... 


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Suzuki breaches 6 000 new-vehicle sales mark for the first time
11th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

Suzuki Auto South Africa (Suzuki SA) set a new sales record in October, when it breached the 6 000-unit-a-month mark for the first time. The local arm of the Japanese budget brand recorded sales of... 


Nissan is at work to make and sell more vehicles in South Africa – Klenkiewicz
8th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

Nissan South Africa (SA) will see production drop to under 20 000 units this year, down from almost 25 000 units last year, but it is not the end of local assembly at the Rosslyn plant, says MD... 


Ford seeing progress in southern corridor development, albeit slow – Hill
8th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The automotive industry is “definitely seeing progress” in its discussions with Transnet on developing the southern rail corridor between Gauteng and Gqeberha and Coega, in the Eastern Cape, says... 


Passenger-car sales show signs of recovery; exports continue to plummet
Passenger-car sales show signs of recovery; exports continue to plummet
4th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales in October picked up some long-awaited momentum and increased by 5.5%, to 47 942 units, compared with the same month last year, driven by a recovery in passenger-car sales. naamsa... 


Consumers to be subsidised to buy electric vehicles – Ramaphosa
1st November 2024 By: Irma Venter

South African consumers should receive some form of subsidy to buy electric vehicles (EVs), in the nearer future, as has been the case in most major markets in the world. The subsidies are aimed at... 


Bring forward policy review, drop luxury tax on new-energy vehicles – Toyota CEO
1st November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The midterm review on the second iteration of government’s Automotive Production and Development Programme (APDP) is scheduled for 2026, but the local automotive industry wants to bring this... 


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First electric minibus taxis to be piloted in Cape Town next year
1st November 2024 By: Irma Venter

By this time next year, it will be possible to tell whether electric minibus taxis are viable people movers within the South African transport landscape. By then, newcomer to the domestic... 


South Africans mostly keen on EVs, but infrastructure concerns linger – Ford study
South Africans mostly keen on EVs, but infrastructure concerns linger – Ford study
31st October 2024 By: Irma Venter

More than 40% of South Africans are considering purchasing an electrified vehicle (EV) in the next five years. This is according to a survey by Ford Motor Company, with most respondents preferring... 


The Kia Tasman
Kia unveils its long awaited one-ton bakkie; SA debut set for next year
30th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

Korean vehicle manufacturer Kia has lifted the veil on its long-awaited one-ton bakkie, the Tasman. The vehicle, the first of its kind for Kia, had its global premiere at Jeddah International Motor... 


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Automotive Industry Transformation Fund distributes R596m to 67 companies
29th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Automotive Industry Transformation Fund (AITF) has since its inception in 2020 invested R596-million in 67 companies across the automotive value-chain, says  CEO Jabu Selumane. “Our goal is to... 


Ford SA MD Neale Hill
Ford seeing progress in southern corridor development, albeit slow 
28th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

The automotive industry is “definitely seeing progress” in its discussions with Transnet on developing the southern rail corridor between Gauteng and Gqeberha and Coega, in the Eastern Cape, says... 


Chinese vehicle sales accelerating rapidly in South Africa
25th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

If you think you are seeing more Chinese vehicles on the road, you are correct. Chinese vehicle brands accounted for 9% of all passenger and light commercial vehicles (light vehicles) sold in South... 


Off-grid EV charger programme launched in the Eastern Cape
25th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

Zero Carbon Charge (Charge), in partnership with the Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC), and together with the Eastern Cape provincial government, has broken ground on... 


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Nissan is at work to make and sell more vehicles in SA – Klenkiewicz
23rd October 2024 By: Irma Venter

Nissan South Africa (SA) will see production drop to under 20 000 units this year, down from almost 25 000 units last year, but it is not the end of local assembly at the Rosslyn plant, says MD... 


Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies’ Professor Justin Barnes
‘Deep collaboration’ through regional value chains could unlock rapid African industrialisation
22nd October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

There is potential to catalyse rapid industrialisation in Africa by pursuing policies that  actively leverage both existing demand and continental moves towards trade integration to increase the... 


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Bring forward policy review, drop luxury tax on new-energy vehicles – Toyota CEO
22nd October 2024 By: Irma Venter

The midterm review on the second iteration of government’s Automotive Production and Development Programme (APDP) is scheduled for 2026, but the local automotive industry wants to bring this... 


Hybrid overtakes petrol in slowing EU new car market in Sept, ACEA says
22nd October 2024 By: Reuters

New hybrid cars sold in the European Union in September accounted for 32.8% of total new car sales, overtaking the monthly market share of petrol-powered vehicles for the first time, data from... 


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Auto industry, Transnet to form war room to drive efficiency, improve security
21st October 2024 By: Irma Venter

Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council and Transnet have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop and convene a naamsa–Transnet ‘auto war room’. This war room will drive the... 


Mahle Behr has started production of engine cooling module for latest BMW X3 generation
18th October 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Automotive air conditioning and engine cooling systems company Mahle Behr South Africa (MBZA) has recently launched its new production line at its plant in Durban. The new line will manufacture the... 


New-vehicle sales down 4.1%, exports plunge by 38.1%
18th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales in South Africa in September dropped by 4.1%, to 44 081 units, compared with the same month last year. naamsa | The Automotive Business Council reports that the new-passenger-car... 


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Consumers to be subsidised to buy electric vehicles – President Rampahosa
17th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

South African consumers should, in the nearer future, receive some form of subsidy to buy electric vehicles (EVs), as has been the case in most major markets in the world. These subsidies are aimed... 


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Government must look after current investors and not only seek new ones – Naamsa president
16th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

It is important for government to not only pursue new investors, but to also look after current investors already doing business in South Africa, says Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council... 


Nissan Africa expanding, upgrading Navara range
Nissan Africa expanding, upgrading Navara range
16th October 2024

Automotive manufacturer Nissan Africa has announced expansions and upgrades to its Navara range, aligned to business and customer demands, as the company looks to use this to grow its footprint in... 


GoMetro CEO Justin Coetzee and GoMetro EV-FIT project lead Christopher de Saxe
GoMetro awarded grant for six-month UK EV fleet management trial
16th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Software-as-a-service fleet management company GoMetro has been awarded a £147 000 grant from the UK Freight Innovation Fund to finance a six-month trial with UK logistics companies Maritime... 


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