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Mercedes-Benz SA, BEE partner to roll out 127 electric vehicle charging stations
24th November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) will roll out 127 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country in a R40-million investment. As demand for EVs continues to grow, “ensuring robust... 


Stellantis to launch Strada half-tonner in sub-Saharan Africa, excluding S Africa
24th November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Stellantis has announced that it will launch the Fiat Strada half-ton bakkie in left-hand-drive markets in sub-Saharan Africa, starting this month. This excludes South Africa, where the Strada was... 


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Munro Vehicles has completed the first pre-production model of its white Series-M utility all-electric 4x4
Electric 4 × 4 enters production
24th November 2023

Scotland-based automotive manufacturer Munro Vehicles announced the completion of the first pre-production model of its white Series-M utility all-electric 4x4 earlier this month. The vehicle is a... 


Solar-powered e-truck to conquer world’s highest volcano
24th November 2023

Transport company Gebrüder Weiss has dispatched a sophisticated solar-powered e-truck and expedition equipment to Chile, by sea freight, to help a team trying to reach the summit of the world’s... 


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Volvo Cars launches new business where your car can give power to the grid and your home
23rd November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Cars has launched Volvo Cars Energy Solutions, a new business unit that will offer energy storage and charging-related technology and services. The Swedish car maker says electric cars and... 


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Mercedes-Benz SA to invest R100m in second solar phase 
22nd November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) says it will invest R100-million in Phase 2 of a solar power project at its East London production plant, in the Eastern Cape. An additional 22 847 photovoltaic... 


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DHL to test Volkswagen’s electric ID.Buzz Cargo vans in South Africa
22nd November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has partnered with DHL Express for the pilot testing of the electric ID.Buzz Cargo van in South Africa. Four ID.Buzz Cargo units will be placed at DHL Express service... 


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New range of electric two-wheelers goes on sale in SA as EVs become 'highly attractive'
21st November 2023 By: Irma Venter

It is not only the electric car that is challenging the status quo of the global automotive industry, but also the electric motorbike. VMoto Soco South Africa (VSSA) is a new company that aims to... 


Zero Carbon Charge solar power EV charging station
Zero Carbon Charge breaks ground on solar-powered EV charging network
20th November 2023 By: Darren Parker

Electric vehicle (EV) charging station developer Zero Carbon Charge has broken ground on its first 100% renewable energy charging station in Wolmaransstad, in the North West, in what is to become... 


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GWM launches its first EV in South Africa; priced below R700 000 
20th November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Great Wall Motors, also the owner of the Haval brand, has launched its first electric vehicle (EV) in the domestic market. Ora is the Chinese car maker’s new-energy-vehicle-specific brand, with the... 


Avis launches iLease as an alternative to vehicle ownership
17th November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Avis Fleet has introduced iLease, the company’s first leasing product in South Africa. iLease allows consumers the use of a vehicle for any duration between 12 and 48 months, as an alternative to... 


Electric vehicle market stymied by slow public charging roll-out – global study
17th November 2023 By: Irma Venter

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the lack of public infrastructure is severely limiting electric vehicle (EV) adoption in urban environments.  In particular, as flat and apartment... 


Increased exposure, cost concerns among insights revealed by AutoTrader’s EV buyers survey
17th November 2023 By: Irma Venter

AutoTrader’s 2023 South Africa Electric Vehicle (EV) Buyers Survey shows that 63% of respondents believe they would purchase an EV within the next five years, down from 65% in 2022. Some marginally... 


Ford invests R5.2bn to produce hybrid Rangers at Silverton, celebrates 100 years in SA
Ford invests R5.2bn to produce hybrid Rangers at Silverton, celebrates 100 years in SA
16th November 2023

As it celebrates 100 years of existence in South Africa, Ford Motor Company South Africa has announced it will invest R5.2-billion at its plant in Silverton to start producing plug-in hybrid... 


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Toyota Gazoo Racing SA to contest Dakar 2024 with three new crews as Al-Attiyah bows out
15th November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa (TGR SA) will field three crews at the 2024 Dakar Rally, with all three drivers hailing from South Africa.  Former TGR SA star and Dakar 2023 overall winner, Nasser... 


New-vehicle sales down 1.8% y/y in the third quarter, but NEV sales rise
15th November 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

New-vehicle sales declined by 1.8% year-on-year in the third quarter of this year, but increased by 6.3% quarter-on-quarter. Notably, new energy vehicle (NEV) sales by 17 industry brands increased... 


The signing of the agreement in Egypt
Volkswagen signs agreement with Egyptian government
14th November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen and the government of Egypt have signed an agreement to develop a feasibility study on a shared automotive painting facility in the East Port Said Automotive Zone (EPAZ) within the East... 


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Business vehicles twice as likely to be hijacked rather than stolen – Tracker
14th November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Tracker statistics for the period January to June show that hijackings still dominate national vehicle crime, accounting for 55% of incidents, versus theft at 45%.  However, while the... 


Neodymium is a key rare earth mineral in EVs
Automakers' drive to avoid China's EV rare earth as dominance gathers speed
14th November 2023 By: Reuters

The auto industry's drive to make electric vehicle motors with little to no rare earth content has hit high gear, with European, US and Japanese automakers and suppliers racing for alternatives in... 


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Mercedes-Benz SA to roll out 127 electric vehicle charging stations
13th November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) will roll out 127 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country in a R40-million investment. As demand for EVs continues to grow, “ensuring robust... 


City of Cape Town study proves business case for electrification of vehicle fleet
10th November 2023 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town has wrapped up a three-year electric vehicle (EV) pilot project, which it says proves the business case for the electrification of municipal vehicle fleets.  “Battery EV... 


Rubicon aims to more than double its charging network by the end of 2024
10th November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Technology group Rubicon aims to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging network from the current 90 chargers to more than 250 by the end of next year, says e-mobility director Greg Blandford.... 


A Ford Ranger
Ford South Africa investing R5.2bn to produce PHEV Ranger model at Silverton plant
8th November 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

On the occasion of celebrating its 100-year anniversary, automotive manufacturer Ford Motor Company South Africa (FMCSA) has announced it will start producing plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)... 


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Stellantis to launch Strada half-tonner in sub-Saharan Africa, excluding S Africa
8th November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Stellantis has announced that it will launch the Fiat Strada half-ton bakkie in left-hand-drive markets in sub-Saharan Africa, starting this month. This excludes South Africa, where the Strada was... 


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naamsa disappointed at yet another delay in NEV policy announcement
3rd November 2023 By: Irma Venter

naamsa | The Automotive Business Council says it is disappointed that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has postponed the long-awaited announcement on government’s new-energy vehicle (NEV) policy... 


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China’s cheaper EVs are challenging Western market dominance – JATO report
3rd November 2023 By: Irma Venter

A divide in the global transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has emerged as Chinese manufacturers seem to be rushing ahead of their Western counterparts in the production and sale of EVs.  This is... 


New Hyundai boss expects negative 2023 as consumers battle tide of bad news
3rd November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Newly appointed Hyundai Automotive South Africa (HASA) CEO Gideon Jansen van Rensburg steps into his new role at a challenging time. Not only is the domestic passenger-car market cooling, but the... 


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New-vehicle sales continue to drop, truck sales jump as rail system falters
1st November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Total new-vehicle sales in October dropped by 2%, to 45 445 units, compared with the same month last year, reports naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. This was the third consecutive month of... 


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Details of incentives for new energy vehicles in February
1st November 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirmed on Wednesday that government intended implementing tax and expenditure measures to support the domestic automotive sector’s transition to new energy... 


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Avis launches iLease as an alternative to vehicle ownership
31st October 2023 By: Irma Venter

Avis Fleet has introduced iLease, the company’s first leasing product, in South Africa. iLease allows consumers the use of a vehicle for any duration between 12 and 48 months, as an alternative to... 


From the 2023 survey
EV buyers survey notes increase in EV exposure, while high prices remain problematic
27th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

AutoTrader’s 2023 South Africa Electric Vehicle (EV) Buyers Survey shows that 63% of respondents believe they would purchase an EV within the next five years, down from 65% in 2022. Some marginally... 


Association warns of looming spate of retrenchments at dealerships, retail stores
27th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) says a number of dealerships and retail stores have announced their intent to restructure, which could lead to a spate of retrenchments in the automotive... 


Martiina Biene
African automotive industry body has a new president
24th October 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) on Tuesday announced the name of its new president. She is Volkswagen Group South Africa chairperson and MD Martina Biene, who is also... 


Used Ford Ranger bakkies recorded 1 713 unit sales
September used-car sales down 9% from August numbers – AutoTrader
23rd October 2023 By: Irma Venter

Domestic used-car sales generated R39.1-billion in the third quarter, this according to AutoTrader used-car sales data. However, for the first time in three months, September used-car sales went... 


Nissan South Africa country director Maciej Klenkiewicz
New management for Nissan SA, company seeks replacement for soon-to-be-halted NP200 production
20th October 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

As Independent Markets Africa and new Nissan South Africa country director Maciej Klenkiewicz takes the reins, he is navigating a right-sizing, expansions into Africa, disrupted strategic plans... 


Ford to add plug-in hybrid to Ranger bakkie line-up in 2025
20th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

Ford will add a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to its Ranger bakkie line-up from early 2025. The source plant for the vehicle has not been confirmed yet, says Ford Motor Company of Southern... 


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