Engineering News | Passenger Cars, Bakkies & Vans https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/passenger-cars-bakkies-vans Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:08:41 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 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 Zeda sees profit dip as rental business weighs on performance https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/zeda-sees-profit-dip-as-rental-business-weighs-on-performance-2026-05-26 Irma Venter VEHICLE RENTAL AND LEASING Tue, 26 May 2026 14:59:00 +0200 722141 1779800442 1779800340 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274443_resized_zedaceoramaselaganda1022.jpg Ramasela Ganda 511 287 920 Jeeps sold between 2021 and 2023 recalled for repairs – NCC https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/920-jeeps-sold-between-2021-and-2023-recalled-for-repairs-ncc-2026-05-26 Schalk Burger SAFETY RECALL Tue, 26 May 2026 08:36:00 +0200 722060 1779778918 1779777360 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 New-vehicle sales soar as exports fall for third straight month https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-vehicle-sales-continue-to-soar-but-exports-in-third-monthly-decline-2026-05-22 Irma Venter NEW-VEHICLE SALES Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721168 1779170320 1779400800 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Boost local auto industry’s competitiveness instead of shielding it from rivals – WesBank https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/improve-the-local-auto-industrys-ability-to-compete-rather-than-insulating-it-from-competition-wesbank-2026-05-22 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721171 1779170321 1779400800 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-2026-05-21 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 21 May 2026 12:39:00 +0200 721770 1779360050 1779359940 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273321_resized_rubiconaudievstation202331022.jpg 511 287 Geely to launch first petrol model in South Africa, targets 10-vehicle lineup https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/geely-to-launch-first-petrol-model-in-south-africa-targets-10-vehicle-lineup-2026-05-21 Reuters AUTOMOTIVE Thu, 21 May 2026 08:57:00 +0200 721730 1779349456 1779346620 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273182_resized_untitledmay212026at090706.jpeg A Geely vehicle set to be launched at an auto show 511 287 Toyota launches its first fully electric vehicle in SA https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/toyota-launches-its-first-fully-electric-vehicle-in-sa-2026-05-20 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 20 May 2026 14:45:00 +0200 721702 1779360575 1779281100 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273105_resized_toyotabz4x20261022.jpeg The bZ4X 511 287 CHARGE launches South Africa’s first off-grid EV charging network on the N3 corridor https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/charge-launches-south-africas-first-off-grid-ev-charging-network-on-the-n3-corridor-2026-05-19 Sabrina Jardim AUTOMOTIVE Tue, 19 May 2026 18:43:00 +0200 721631 1779269343 1779208980 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273003_resized_charge2enmay261022.jpeg The Dongfeng BOX at the CHARGE EV charging stations in the Free State 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96636_2026-05-19_charge_n3_online.mp4173965252CHARGE co-founder and chairperson Joubert Roux discusses the significance of the launch of the first solar-powered EV charging stations along the strategic Johannesburg-Durban N3 corridor (Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson) CHARGE co-founder and chairperson Joubert Roux discusses the significance of the launch of the first solar-powered EV charging stations along the strategic Johannesburg-Durban N3 corridor (Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson) 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-2026-05-18 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Mon, 18 May 2026 15:13:00 +0200 721506 1779110123 1779109980 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272501_resized_naamsanormanlamprecht202011022.jpg Norman Lamprecht 511 287 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-2026-05-15 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 15 May 2026 14:20:00 +0200 721418 1779086997 1778847600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272243_resized_mercedesbenzsouthafricaproduction202121022.jpg 511 287 Toyota expects $4.3bn hit from Iran war fallout https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/toyota-expects-43bn-hit-from-iran-war-fallout-2026-05-08 Reuters AUTOMOTIVE Fri, 08 May 2026 09:30:00 +0200 720826 1778233875 1778225400 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270543_resized_toyotaday1239hr02221022.jpg 511 287 South Africa’s post-collision repair capacity under structural pressure – SAMBRA https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africas-post-collision-repair-capacity-facing-structural-strain-sambra-2026-05-08 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 720078 1777898972 1778191200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Record output for Isuzu’s SA unit https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/isuzu-motors-south-africa-notches-up-record-production-year-2026-05-08 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 720071 1777898971 1778191200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Improve the local auto industry’s ability to compete, rather than insulating it from ... https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/improve-the-local-auto-industrys-ability-to-compete-rather-than-insulating-it-from-competition-wesbank-2026-05-07 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 07 May 2026 14:51:00 +0200 720780 1778224939 1778158260 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270384_resized_thandasitholefnbwesbanksenioreconomist20261022.jpeg Thanda Sithole 511 287 New-vehicle sales continue to soar, but exports in third monthly decline https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-vehicle-sales-continue-to-soar-but-exports-in-third-monthly-decline-2026-05-05 Irma Venter NEW-VEHICLE SALES Tue, 05 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200 720582 1777989417 1777985820 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001269823_resized_naamsaapr2026sales1022.jpeg 511 287 Vehicle oil pump heart of lubrication system https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/vehicle-oil-pump-heart-of-lubrication-system-2026-05-01 Trent Roebeck Passenger Cars, Bakkies & Vans Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719348 1776335321 1777586400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265946_resized_upgstcautomotiveoilpumpsapril20261022.jpeg OIL PUMP STC's automotive oil pumps are ideal for commercial passenger, light-duty, heavy-duty and off-highway vehicles 511 287 OEM promises sustainability, enhanced operationality https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/oem-promises-sustainability-enhanced-operationality-2026-05-01 Trent Roebeck Passenger Cars, Bakkies & Vans Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719335 1777014076 1777586400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265904_resized_fotonrangevshape21022.jpeg ROBUST ROAD VEHICLES Foton's range of light commercial vehicles are suitable for numerous businesses 511 287 Jetour announces 2027 T-Series production start at Rosslyn plant https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/jetour-announces-2027-t-series-production-start-at-rosslyn-plant-2026-04-29 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:46:00 +0200 720295 1777475384 1777473960 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268907_resized_jetourt221022.jpeg The Jetour T2 511 287 BYD launches new ATTO 8 seven seater plug-in hybrid in South Africa https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/byd-launches-new-atto-8-seven-seater-plug-in-hybrid-in-south-africa-2026-04-28 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRIC VEHICLES Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200 720203 1777380804 1777442400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268622_resized_1022rer.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96517_2026-04-15__byd_atto_8_launch_.mp4184575447BYD launches new ATTO 8 seven seater plug-in hybrid in South Africa BYD launches new ATTO 8 seven seater plug-in hybrid in South Africa Mahindra South Africa appoints new CEO as Gupta takes on bigger role https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/mahindra-south-africa-appoints-new-ceo-as-gupta-takes-on-bigger-role-2026-04-28 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:28:00 +0200 720190 1777379414 1777379280 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268604_resized_rajeshguptaceoofmahindrasa1022.jpg Rajesh Gupta 511 287 The case for EVs is strengthening as diesel volatility increases – Everlectric https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/the-case-for-evs-is-strengthening-as-diesel-volatility-increases-everlectric-2026-04-24 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:28:00 +0200 720084 1777045822 1777033680 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268283_resized_possibleevsavingseverlectric20261022.jpeg 511 287 New-vehicle sales up 17.3% in March, but April introduces new pressure, warns WesBank https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-vehicle-sales-up-173-in-march-but-april-introduces-new-pressure-warns-wesbank-2026-04-24 Irma Venter NEW-VEHICLE SALES Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719277 1776667427 1776981600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 First Chery vehicles to roll off Pretoria assembly line in mid-2027 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/first-chery-vehicles-to-roll-off-pretoria-assembly-line-in-mid-2027-2026-04-24 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719279 1776667428 1776981600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Cheaper EVs are finally entering the local market, but will South Africans bite? https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cheaper-evs-are-finally-entering-the-local-market-but-will-south-africans-bite-2026-04-20 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:29:00 +0200 719726 1776692108 1776691740 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001267102_resized_byddolphinsurf1022.jpeg The Dolphin Surf 511 287 SA auto market shifts as digital influence reshapes buyer decisions https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sa-auto-market-shifts-as-digital-influence-reshapes-buyer-decisions-2026-04-20 Lumkile Nkomfe AUTOMOTIVE Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:43:00 +0200 719722 1776689877 1776688980 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001267086_resized_autoassemblyline04261022.jpeg 511 287 Isuzu Motors South Africa notches up record production year https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/isuzu-motors-south-africa-notches-up-record-production-year-2026-04-16 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:06:00 +0200 719499 1776344882 1776344760 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001266406_resized_isuzurecordyear04261022.jpeg The assembly team at IMSAf 511 287 BYD launches new ATTO 8 plug-in hybrid in South Africa https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/byd-launches-new-atto-8-plug-in-hybrid-in-south-africa-2026-04-15 Sabrina Jardim AUTOMOTIVE Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0200 719406 1776321181 1776262500 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001266103_resized_byd1enapril261022.jpeg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96465_2026-04-15__byd_atto_8_launch_online.mp4193346414BYD Auto South Africa MD Steve Chang and BYD Auto South Africa commercial director Mark Handley present the new ATTO 8 BYD Auto South Africa MD Steve Chang and BYD Auto South Africa commercial director Mark Handley present the new ATTO 8 DFSK SA launches LPG conversion option in response to surging petrol, diesel prices https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/dfsk-sa-launches-lpg-conversion-option-in-response-to-surging-petrol-diesel-prices-2026-04-14 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:40:00 +0200 719276 1776173472 1776170400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265718_resized_dsfklpggasoption20261022.jpeg 511 287 Stellantis puts SA plant on hold as it mulls adding production models – Whitfield https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/stellantis-puts-sa-plant-on-hold-as-it-mulls-adding-production-models-whitfield-2026-04-10 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718244 1775027867 1775772000 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 naamsa CEO steps down, no replacement announced yet https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/naamsa-ceo-steps-down-no-replacement-announced-yet-2026-04-08 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:22:00 +0200 718852 1775656280 1775654520 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264385_resized_naamsaceomikelmabasa20231022.jpg Mikel Mabasa 511 287 Volkswagen Group Africa builds 500 000th Polo for the export market 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charging stations City Power shows first open-to-public EV charging stations Some Ford Ranger, Puma and Toyota Hino models being recalled – NCC https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/some-ford-ranger-puma-and-toyota-hino-models-being-recalled-ncc-2026-04-02-1 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:43:00 +0200 718624 1775130273 1775130180 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001263685_resized_fordrangersilvertonassemplyplant062023marleny1022.jpg The Ford Ranger 511 287