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BMW is rolling out a pilot project to deploy humanoid robots at its Leipzig plant, in Germany. This follows the completion of the first pilot deployment of humanoid robots at the BMW Spartanburg... 

Following South Africa’s Northam Platinum reporting earlier this year that thousands of hydrogen-powered trucks are doing the rounds in China, France’s Lhyfe added on Monday, May 4 that by the end... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday emphasised that transforming investment pledges into large-scale growth and job creation takes time, noting that achieving the National Development Plan's target... 

Following South Africa’s Northam Platinum reporting earlier this year that thousands of hydrogen-powered trucks are doing the rounds in China, France’s Lhyfe added on Monday, May 4 that by the end... 

Hydrogen mobility and platinum group metals (PGMs) have been highlighted at North-West University (NWU) by the handing over of the mobile hydrogen refuelling and hydrogen generation system to... 

Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso has warned of possible consequences for manufacturers, from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s... 

South Africa’s automotive market has entered a new phase of recovery, following its strongest performance in nearly two decades in 2025 and, against this backdrop, marketing agency Rogerwilco... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa said billionaire Elon Musk could use equity-equivalence programmes to meet South Africa’s racial-equity rules and roll out his Starlink internet service locally, pointing... 

Audi South Africa is aiming to maintain its second place in the country’s premium market, and also boost its market share, despite challenging times in the automotive industry and a reduction in... 

Japan’s Toyota dominated South Africa’s hybrid market in 2024, accounting for three out of every four hybrid vehicles sold. A year later, Chinese competitors are starting to chip away at that... 

The automotive world is undergoing its most dramatic transformation in decades. Engines are becoming smaller yet more powerful, hybrids are dominating the transition to electrification, and EVs... 

BMW’s Rosslyn plant has marked a significant production milestone with the completion of its 100 000th fourth-generation X3. The 100 000th model to roll off the German premium car maker’s Pretoria... 

South Africa’s new-vehicle market continues to experience seismic shifts on the back of an influx of rising Asian brands. Lightstone Auto, provider of comprehensive data, analytics and systems for... 

State-owned terminal operator Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) handled 792 574 fully-built units (FBU) between April 1, 2025, and February 15, this year, which includes new imports, exports and... 

Automotive company BMW Group achieved a “very strong” performance in the South African market last year, with the brand growing by 12% year-on-year; and leading the premium segment at 46.15%,... 

The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has announced the 18 finalists for the 2026 South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition. The competition is 40 years old this year, with... 

In 2025, South Africa exported 412 510 passenger and light commercial vehicles. It’s 7% more than in 2019. Exports continue to dominate the sector: for every ten vehicles produced in South Africa... 

The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has announced the 18 finalists for the 2026 South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition. The competition is 40 years old this year, with... 

Automotive company BMW Group achieved a “very strong” performance in the South African market last year, with the brand growing by 12% year-on-year; and leading the premium segment at 46.15%,...