Engineering News | Passenger Cars, Bakkies & Vans https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/passenger-cars-bakkies-vans Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:51:56 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 Chery SA to kick off assembly with Tiggo 4 Cross, bakkie assembly under investigation https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/chery-sa-to-kick-off-assembly-with-tiggo-4-cross-bakkie-assembly-under-investigation-2026-07-16 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:40:00 +0200 725834 1784209857 1784209200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001285893_resized_cherytiggo420261022.jpeg The Chery Tiggo 511 287 Electric, hybrid vehicles increasingly price competitive – Lightstone https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/electric-hybrid-vehicles-increasingly-price-competitive-lightstone-2026-07-15 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0200 725717 1784121545 1784119260 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001285556_resized_fordrangerphev202321022.jpg 511 287 New-vehicle sales, Chinese brands and local manufacturing in the spotlight https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-vehicle-sales-chinese-brands-and-local-manufacturing-in-the-spotlight-2026-07-10 Creamer Media Reporter AUTOMOTIVE Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:17:00 +0200 725410 1783684484 1783667820 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001284774_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96958_2026-07-10_second_take_en.mp4151209707New-vehicle sales, Chinese brands and local manufacturing in the spotlight New-vehicle sales, Chinese brands and local manufacturing in the spotlight Precision-engineered fasteners boost efficiency https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/precision-engineered-fasteners-boost-efficiency-2026-07-10 Trent Roebeck Passenger Cars, Bakkies & Vans Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724189 1783408423 1783634400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280866_resized_fastenrightfastenersjune20261022.jpeg EFFECTIVE FASTENING Fastenright's range of stainless steel fasteners are ideal solutions for vehicle manufacturing, construction and various other industrial purposes 511 287 Collision repair sector must keep pace as cars become more advanced – Sambra https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/collision-repair-sector-must-keep-pace-as-cars-become-more-advanced-sambra-2026-07-09 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200 725345 1783602992 1783602900 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001284403_resized_jhanekomsambranationaldirector1022.jpeg Juan Hanekom 511 287 naamsa extols auto support programme’s benefits as it hits back at APDP critics https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/naamsa-extols-auto-support-programmes-benefits-as-it-hits-back-at-apdp-critics-2026-07-09 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:13:00 +0200 725344 1783682665 1783602780 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001284400_resized_fordsilvertonplantbodyshop202311022.jpg 511 287 Chery takes ownership of the former Nissan plant; eyes 100 000-unit sales a year https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/chery-takes-ownership-of-the-former-nissan-plant-targets-second-spot-in-the-local-market-2026-07-06 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:55:00 +0200 725062 1783350026 1783338900 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283505_resized_cheryautomobilecompanychairpersonpresidentandfounderyintongyue20261022.jpeg Yin Tongyue 511 287 Jaecoo J5 added to the production list at Chery’s new Pretoria plant https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/jaecoo-j5-added-to-the-production-list-at-cherys-new-pretoria-plant-2026-07-03 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:44:00 +0200 724984 1783080107 1783079040 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283268_resized_jaecooj511022.jpeg The J5 511 287 Nearly one in five vehicles sold Chinese; brands that retain value gaining an edge – TransUnion https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nearly-one-in-five-vehicles-sold-chinese-brands-that-retain-value-gaining-an-edge-transunion-2026-07-03 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200 724983 1783091801 1783078200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283265_resized_transuniongeneric1022.jpeg 511 287 Fiat’s electric three-wheeler to hit SA market at the end of the year https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/fiats-electric-three-wheeler-to-hit-sa-market-at-the-end-of-the-year-2026-07-03 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724097 1782800220 1783029600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 New-vehicle market set to breach 600 000 units this year as June sales jump by 15.3% https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-vehicle-market-set-to-breach-600000-units-this-year-as-june-sales-jump-by-153-2026-07-02 Irma Venter NEW-VEHICLE SALES Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0200 724910 1783004369 1782998040 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283012_resized_toyotahilux202611022.jpeg The 2026 Toyota Hilux 511 287 Nissan SA appoints new MD https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nissan-sa-appoints-new-md-2026-07-02 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:12:00 +0200 724907 1782998051 1782997920 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283008_resized_nissansamdjuanwheeler20261022.jpeg Juan Wheeler 511 287 Stellantis expects to make decision on South African plant in coming months https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/stellantis-expects-to-make-decision-on-south-african-plant-in-coming-months-2026-06-30 Reuters AUTOMOTIVE Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:59:00 +0200 724689 1782885455 1782856740 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001282354_resized_mikewhitfieldnissanafrica1022.jpg Stellantis South Africa MD Mike Whitfield 511 287 AIDC announced as anchor tenant for the Alexandra Automotive Hub https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/aidc-announced-as-anchor-tenant-for-the-alexandra-automotive-hub-2026-06-29 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:37:00 +0200 724564 1782736933 1782736620 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001281986_resized_autoindalexandrahub20261022.jpeg The Alexandra Automotive Hub 511 287 Younger buyers now opting for new vehicles rather than used – Absa Finance https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/younger-buyers-now-opting-for-new-vehicles-rather-than-used-absa-finance-2026-06-24 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:44:00 +0200 724244 1782309529 1782308640 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280914_resized_wesbank31022.jpg 511 287 Commission recommends approval of Chery's buyout of Nissan's South African manufacturing plant https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/commission-recommends-approval-of-cherys-buyout-of-nissans-south-african-manufacturing-plant-2026-06-19 Creamer Media Reporter AUTOMOTIVE Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:22:00 +0200 723933 1781880315 1781878920 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280109_resized_nissanrosslynmanufacturingplant1810091022duane.jpg 511 287 Chinese car industry notches up first Car of the Year win in SA as T2 takes the crown https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/chinese-car-industry-notches-up-first-car-of-the-year-win-in-sa-as-t2-takes-the-crown-2026-06-19 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723099 1781248178 1781820000 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 May vehicle sales climb higher as new-energy segment also accelerates https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-vehicle-sales-continue-to-soar-in-may-new-energy-vehicle-sales-see-big-jump-2026-06-08 Irma Venter NEW-VEHICLE SALES Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723097 1781248179 1781820000 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Toyota launches its first fully electric vehicle in the South African market https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/toyota-launches-its-first-fully-electric-vehicle-in-sa-2026-06-12 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722790 1780988424 1781215200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Tata Africa gears up for launch of electric bus, small electric truck, and Xenon bakkie https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tata-africa-gears-up-for-launch-of-electric-bus-small-electric-truck-and-xenon-bakkie-2026-06-12 Irma Venter COMMERCIAL VEHICLES Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722789 1780988425 1781215200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Fiat’s electric three-wheeler to hit SA market at the end of the year https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/fiats-electric-three-wheeler-to-hit-sa-market-at-the-end-of-the-year-2026-06-11 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:24:00 +0200 723379 1781186114 1781184240 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278462_resized_fiattris20261022.jpeg The Fiat Tris 511 287 Powerfleet and CTRLFleet highlight role of technology in transport sector https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/powerfleet-and-ctrlfleet-highlight-role-of-technology-in-transport-sector-2026-06-11 Mariaan Webb Passenger Cars, Bakkies & Vans Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200 723368 1781250122 1781172000 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278586_resized_20260611powerfleet.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96776_2026-06-11__powerfleet.mp4229725844Powerfleet Africa GM for Enterprise Africa and the Middle East Steven Sutherland and CTRLFleet cofounder and expansion and strategy lead for South Africa Renko Bergh speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Powerfleet Africa GM for Enterprise Africa and the Middle East Steven Sutherland and CTRLFleet cofounder and expansion and strategy lead for South Africa Renko Bergh speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Tontrac highlights integrated logistics and AI solutions at Transport Evolution Africa https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tontrac-sees-opportunity-to-reduce-supply-chain-friction-through-integration-and-ai-2026-06-11 Mariaan Webb Passenger Cars, Bakkies & Vans Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200 723367 1781188592 1781168400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278503_resized_20260611tontrac.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96768_2026-06-11__tontrac.mp4202831987Tontrac System Analytics CEO William Butler speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about improving visibility across mining supply chains, reducing logistics friction through system integration and the untapped potential of agentic AI to drive efficiency and productivity. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson. Tontrac System Analytics CEO William Butler speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about improving visibility across mining supply chains, reducing logistics friction through system integration and the untapped potential of agentic AI to drive efficiency and productivity. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson. Safety concerns mount as crash tests deliver yet another set of worrying results – AA https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/safety-concerns-mounting-as-sonet-jolion-crash-tests-deliver-yet-another-set-of-worrying-results-aa-2026-06-10 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:27:00 +0200 723291 1781101861 1781098020 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278170_resized_aakiasonnetfrontal1022.jpeg The Kia Sonet undergoing the crash test in Germany 511 287 CHARGE launches South Africa’s first off-grid EV charging network https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/charge-launches-south-africas-first-off-grid-ev-charging-network-2026-06-09 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRIC VEHICLE Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200 723160 1781097347 1781097300 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278141_resized_1022rer.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96756_2026-06-04_rer_836_charge_n3.mp4208211099CHARGE launches South Africa’s first off-grid EV charging network CHARGE launches South Africa’s first off-grid EV charging network Bidvest Mobility partners showcase digital logistics solutions at Transport Evolution Africa https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/bidvest-mobility-partners-showcase-digital-logistics-solutions-at-transport-evolution-africa-2026-06-10 Mariaan Webb Passenger Cars, Bakkies & Vans Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200 723299 1781156094 1781083800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278202_resized_20260610zebratechnologies.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96761_2026-06-10_zebra_technologies.mp4249388149Zebra Technologies senior account manager Bianca Dalgarno and FarEye cofounder Gautam Kumar, whose companies are technology partners of Bidvest Mobility, speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about the role of digital solutions in transforming transport and logistics. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson. Zebra Technologies senior account manager Bianca Dalgarno and FarEye cofounder Gautam Kumar, whose companies are technology partners of Bidvest Mobility, speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about the role of digital solutions in transforming transport and logistics. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson. Driving fleet efficiency with Shell Fleet Solutions https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/driving-fleet-efficiency-with-shell-fleet-solutions-2026-06-10 Mariaan Webb Passenger Cars, Bakkies & Vans Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0200 723297 1781183916 1781080200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278452_resized_20260611shellfleetsolutions.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96766_2026-06-11_shell_fleet_solutions-hd_web_hi_res_2.mp4169264015Shell Fleet Solutions head of fleet, Ziyanda Xakayi, speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Shell Fleet Solutions head of fleet, Ziyanda Xakayi, speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Leading the way forward with Shell https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/leading-the-way-forward-with-shell-2026-06-10 Mariaan Webb Passenger Cars, Bakkies & Vans Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200 723295 1781161306 1781078400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278177_resized_20260610shelllubricantsolutions1.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96762_2026-06-10_shell_lubricant_solutions_logo_2.mp473319432Shell Lubricant Solutions business development manager Riaan van der Walt speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork: Shadwyn Dickinson. Editing: Nicholas Boyd Shell Lubricant Solutions business development manager Riaan van der Walt speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork: Shadwyn Dickinson. Editing: Nicholas Boyd South Africa proposes extending auto incentives to battery materials https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-proposes-extending-auto-incentives-to-battery-materials-2026-06-09 Reuters AUTOMOTIVE & BATTERY METALS Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:24:00 +0200 723218 1781016430 1781015040 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277937_resized_jaecooj7202421022.jpg 511 287 Used-car prices holding above 2025 levels; Chinese brands reshaping market value – AutoTrader https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/used-car-prices-holding-above-2025-levels-chinese-brands-reshaping-market-value-autotrader-2026-06-08 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:29:00 +0200 723094 1780927419 1780921740 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277563_resized_wesbank11022.jpg 511 287 BMW rolls out pilot studies on humanoid robot use in US, German plants; no deployment planned for SA https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/bmw-rolls-out-pilot-studies-on-humanoid-robot-use-in-us-german-plants-no-deployment-planned-for-sa-2026-06-05 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:11:00 +0200 723000 1780902293 1780895460 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277257_resized_bmwrobot202621022.jpeg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96739_bmw_robots_2026.mp432402938AEON at work at the Leipzig plant AEON at work at the Leipzig plant Record vehicle exports in 2025, but component exports continue to decline as EV sales grow https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/record-vehicle-exports-in-2025-but-component-exports-continue-to-decline-as-ev-sales-grow-2026-06-05 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722240 1780382598 1780610400 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Nearly 30% of all new cars sold this year to be electric – IEA https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nearly-30-of-all-new-cars-sold-this-year-to-be-electric-iea-2026-06-05 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722236 1780382598 1780610400 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 New-vehicle sales continue to soar in May; new energy vehicle sales see big jump https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-vehicle-sales-continue-to-soar-in-may-new-energy-vehicle-sales-see-big-jump-2026-06-02 Irma Venter NEW-VEHICLE SALES Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:08:00 +0200 722692 1780408697 1780405680 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001276211_resized_naamsainfographicmay1022.jpeg 511 287 Volkswagen Group Africa produces one-millionth Polo at its Kariega plant https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/volkswagen-group-africa-produces-one-millionth-polo-at-its-kariega-plant-2026-06-02 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +0200 722691 1780405673 1780405500 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001276208_resized_vw1m20261022.jpeg Unit number one-million 511 287 Ferrari launches its first ever fully electric car https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ferrari-launches-its-first-ever-fully-electric-car-2026-05-29 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 29 May 2026 14:38:00 +0200 722468 1780058476 1780058280 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001275470_resized_ferrariluce20261.jpeg The Ferrari Luce 511 287 Toyota, govt hand over locally developed hydrogen refuelling station https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/toyota-government-hand-over-locally-developed-hydrogen-refuelling-station-2026-05-29 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721706 1779779171 1780005600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 No sweet spot found yet as govt, auto industry mull shoring up local manufacturing https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/no-sweet-spot-found-yet-as-govt-auto-industry-mull-shoring-up-local-manufacturing-2026-05-29 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721705 1779779172 1780005600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Chinese car industry notches up first Car of the Year win in SA as T2 takes the crown https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/chinese-car-industry-notches-up-first-car-of-the-year-win-in-sa-as-t2-takes-the-crown-2026-05-28 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 28 May 2026 15:08:00 +0200 722360 1779973787 1779973680 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001275102_resized_2026cotyjetourt21022.jpeg The Jetour T2 511 287