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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... 


Super Group to sell SG Fleet to Westmann Bidco for A$641.4m
4th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

Supply chain management and logistics company Super Group’s 53.58%-owned subsidiary SG Fleet has entered into a scheme implementation deed with Westmann Bidco, an entity owned and controlled by... 


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Ctrack acquires Inseego’s telematics business in $52m deal
3rd December 2024

Pretoria-based telematics company Ctrack has acquired Inseego's international telematics business in a $52-million deal. The move will expand CTrack’s presence across the UK, Belgium, France,... 


New-vehicle market on the mend; exports continue to plummet
New-vehicle market on the mend; exports continue to plummet
3rd 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... 


Stellantis global group CEO resigns amid financial headwinds
Stellantis global group CEO resigns amid financial headwinds
2nd December 2024 By: Irma Venter

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has resigned with immediate effect. The announcement at the world’s fourth biggest car maker comes amid declining profit and sales in its key North America market. 


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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... 


R7bn second-phase MyCiTi roll-out 50% complete, features SA’s first-ever sky circle
22nd November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The R7-billion roll-out of the second phase of Cape Town’s MyCiTi bus service, linking Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain and other communities across the metro south-east corridor, is 50% complete, says... 


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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... 


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... 


FAW to upgrade Coega truck plant in R200m investment
FAW to upgrade Coega truck plant in R200m investment
13th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

FAW Trucks Southern Africa will invest R200-million in upgrading its Coega assembly plant, in the Eastern Cape. “We are planning to level up our productivity,” says FAW SA assembly plant GM Peng Lei. 


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... 


Transport industry, unions sign two-year wage agreement
Transport industry, unions sign two-year wage agreement
1st November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI) has concluded a two-year wage agreement, and ensured the extension of the agreement by the Minister of... 


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... 


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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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... 


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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... 


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... 


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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As key export markets falter, SA Inc must work together to secure maximum production at its auto plants
15th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle exports from South Africa were down 9.2% for the first half of the year compared with the same six months last year, says naamsa | The Automotive Business Council president Billy Tom.... 


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naamsa announces Accelerator Awards finalists
15th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Industry body naamsa | The Automotive Business Council has announced the finalists for the upcoming naamsa Accelerator Awards. The winners will be announced at an inaugural event at the Cape Town... 


VWA operating normally amid rumours of plant closures at German parent company
11th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWA) says its Kariega assembly plant, in the Eastern Cape, is operating as normal amid possible plant closures and job cuts at its parent company in Germany. In fact, the... 


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Chinese vehicle sales accelerating rapidly in South Africa – Lightstone Auto
2nd 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... 


New-vehicle sales down 4.1%, exports plummet by 38.1%
New-vehicle sales down 4.1%, exports plummet by 38.1%
1st 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... 


August new-vehicle sales 4.9% lower as exports nosedive by 34.3%
20th 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... 


Diversification rescues Motus as SA economy struggles
20th 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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City Logistics tests the electric Canter; DTSA to roll out leasing once trials wrap up
6th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

City Logistics says it has been “pleasantly surprised” by the load-carrying performance of its trial electric Fuso Canter (eCanter) small truck. Earlier this year, Daimler Truck Southern Africa... 


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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MoU seeks to bridge gap between academia, industry in logistics, transport sector
3rd September 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport: South Africa (CILTSA) and the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bridge the gap between... 


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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... 


Golden Arrow, Eskom in electric bus deal
30th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) and power utility Eskom have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) which sets out the terms for ongoing engagement related to GABS’ planned introduction of... 


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Daimler Truck Southern Africa assembles 800 000th unit
27th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) this month celebrated the assembly and handover of the 800 000th completely knocked-down (CKD) unit from its source plant in Woerth, Germany, at its East London... 


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