Engineering News | Passenger Cars, Bakkies & Vans https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/passenger-cars-bakkies-vans Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:41:34 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 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 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