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The National Consumer Commission has announced that Ford is recalling 438 units of the 2025 Ranger XLT and Wildtrak models sold between February 18 and March 18, 2025, owing to a potential exhaust gas recirculation valve failure that may cause loss of engine power and increase accident risk. Ford is also recalling 26 units of the 2023 and 2024 Puma passenger vehicles sold between April 28, 2022, and September 25, 2023, to correct restraint control module software that may not have been installed correctly during an earlier recall campaign.
Ford brand under pressure as Chinese rivals gain market shareMotus CEO Ockert Janse van Rensburg describes Ford as a brand under pressure, facing shrinking market share as Chinese brands grew from 2.1% of South African sales in 2019 to 15.2% in 2025. Ford sales dropped from 73 738 units in 2016 to 34 472 units in 2025, with the Ranger falling from second to third place in the best-seller list; Motus plans to move Ford into multi-franchise dealerships to address the decline.
Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid boosts export volumesTransnet Port Terminals handled 792 574 fully built units between April 1, 2025, and February 15, 2026, exceeding its annual target, with the Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid electric introduced in late 2024 ramping up production in 2025 and strengthening export volumes. Ford also provided a fleet of offroad vehicles, including the Ranger Raptor, to support the world's highest marathon expedition on Ojos del Salado in February 2026.
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The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced that selected Ford Ranger XLT and Wildtrak models, some Ford Pumas, as well as selected Hino 700 trucks, are being recalled. Ford has informed...
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The surge seen in Chinese vehicles sales is not unique to South Africa, says Motus CEO Ockert Janse van Rensburg. The parts and vehicle retailer and distributor also operates in the UK and Australia.
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...
The surge seen in the sale of Chinese vehicles is not unique to South Africa, says Motus CEO Ockert Janse van Rensburg. The parts and vehicle retailer and distributor also operates in the UK and...
Ten runners will attempt the world’s highest marathon, descending 42.2 km from the summit of Ojos del Salado, the world’s tallest volcano at 6 893 m, located on the Argentina-Chile border. The...
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...
Battery minerals producer Liontown said on Thursday that strategic partner LG Energy Solution had elected to convert its entire $250-million convertible note into about 239-million fully paid...
The top six-selling light-vehicle brands in South Africa in the year 2000 were Toyota, Volkswagen, Nissan, Opel, Mazda and Ford. From the turn of the century to 2010, these six brands held 60% to...
The top six-selling light-vehicle brands in South Africa in the year 2000 were Toyota, Volkswagen, Nissan, Opel, Mazda and Ford. From the turn of the century to 2010, these six brands held around...
With rising threats facing mines in South Africa, Gauteng-based armoured vehicle systems company SVI Engineering is targeting its product research and development at offering mining clients...
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