Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), together with the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and Hydrogen South Africa (HySA), have handed over a locally developed mobile hydrogen... 

The South African automotive industry and government have not yet found “that sweet spot” that would shore up the local manufacturing sector as it faces declining local parts content and increasing... 

Kanu Commercial Body Construction has opened its new manufacturing facility in the Aloes Industrial Complex in Gqeberha, adjacent to Isuzu Motors South Africa’s (IMSAf’s) Vehicle Conversion and... 

Tata Africa aims to launch a fully electric commuter bus in South Africa “within the next few months”, says Tata Africa Holdings CEO Jacques Taylor. The vehicle will be assembled locally, and will... 

Despite multiple global and local headwinds, new-vehicle exports from South Africa reached a new record last year. Component exports, however, yet again failed to show growth in 2025. Speaking at... 

Despite experiencing frequent supply chain disruptions over the last six years, suppliers remain reactive rather than proactive, owing to structural constraints within the value chain, leaving... 

South Africa’s post-collision repair sector is entering a period of structural strain that could have far-reaching implications for insurers, manufacturers and consumers alike, warns the South... 

Cape Town’s Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) has deployed 120 electric buses since January this year, traveling a combined 115 000 km to 120 000 km a week. “At this rate we should get close to... 

JSE-listed automotive components manufacturer Metair has refinanced the R3.3-billion debt package of its remaining South African subsidiaries to extend the term of the debt package to five years.... 

Comprising a broad product offering of oil pumps, timing belt tensioners and idlers, timing chain kits and related components, wheel bearing kits, Micro-V belt tensioners and idlers, the Shimizu... 

While economic pressures and market volatility continue to shape the South African transport industry, truck and truck components supplier UD Trucks Southern Africa has experienced relatively... 

China National Building Materials South Africa (CNBM SA) and Geely Auto South Africa (Geely SA) have signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement for the coordinated development of new-energy... 

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) and the German Chamber of Crafts (HWK) Erfurt have launched a three-year structured technical and vocational education and training (TVET) partnership,... 

Light commercial vehicle original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Foton affords small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access to electric vehicle (EV) options to mitigate the impact of high fuel... 

Jetour International president Ke Chuandeng has announced that the Chinese brand will start local production of the T-Series next year. While Jetour and Chery are positioned as separate brands in... 

JSE-listed rolled aluminium products manufacturer Hulamin will sell its aluminium extrusions business Hulamin Extrusions to Norsaf ERS for R10-million. The proceeds from the proposed transaction... 

The economics of diesel vehicles have become increasingly unstable, says Everlectric chief commercial officer Paul Plummer. “For years, the debate around electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa has... 

Chery South Africa (SA) says its newly acquired plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria, will be recommissioned and retrofitted over the next 12 to 18 months, with the first locally produced Chery-branded... 

The South African Motor Body Repairers Association (Sambra) says rising vehicle write-offs may be reaching a potential risk point, with some vehicles now being written off at levels as low as 35%... 

Toyota Motor Corporation has signed a non-binding agreement with Daimler Truck and the Volvo Group to participate in their fuel-cell system joint venture (JV), cellcentric. The three companies... 

Stellantis South Africa (SA) has put its proposed assembly plant on hold while the car manufacturer revises the business case for the Eastern Cape facility, says MD Mike Whitfield. The plant’s... 

Greater adoption of additive manufacturing is enabling South African manufacturers to produce complex, low-volume components more cost effectively, says additive manufacturing company Aditiv... 

Commissioning of new tooling at its recently built automotive component plant is nearing completion, with production of the first portion of parts expected to start this month, confirms automotive... 

naamsa | The Automotive Business Council announced on Tuesday that CEO Mikel Mabasa has stepped down to “pursue personal interests outside the organisation”. Mabasa was at the helm of the auto... 

Volvo Trucks South Africa (SA) has started the assembly of Euro 6 and FH Aero trucks at its production facility in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.  While the new additions do not dramatically change the... 

South Africa’s post-collision repair sector is entering a period of structural strain that could have far-reaching implications for insurers, manufacturers and consumers alike, warns the South... 

Seventy-seven-year-old Metair may have its roots in component manufacturing, but its future growth could depend on growing its aftermarket parts and retail business. Announcing the JSE-listed... 

Chery South Africa (SA) says its newly acquired plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria, will be recommissioned and retrofitted over the next 12 to 18 months, with the first locally produced Chery-branded... 

South African information and communications technology and skills company Intellehub and the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) have formed a partnership to collaborate on skills... 

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) and the German Chamber of Crafts (HWK) Erfurt have launched a three-year structured technical and vocational education and training (TVET) partnership,... 

The 15.7% growth in new-vehicle sales in South Africa last year is not all that it seems, warns Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) president and CEO Andrew Kirby. Kirby is also manufacturing VP at... 

Light lifting equipment – such as lifting solutions supplier Konecranes’ KBK steel workstation light lifting system – plays an important role in the automotive sector, particularly at workstations... 

Stellantis South Africa (SA) has put its proposed assembly plant on hold while the car manufacturer revises the business case for the Eastern Cape facility, says MD Mike Whitfield. The plant’s... 

Truck- and trailer-body builder Serco Industries has reached a clean‑energy milestone at its Cape Town manufacturing facility, with the site now able to operate fully on solar power throughout the... 

The rising price of gasoline from the Iran war has triggered angst and uncertainty for carmakers, dealers and vehicle owners at the pump. For Martin Miller, it presents an opportunity. Miller owns... 

Seventy-seven-year old Metair may have its roots in component manufacturing, but its future growth could be dependent on growing its aftermarket parts and retail business. Announcing the JSE-listed... 

The Eastern Cape is facing a full-blown employment emergency, says the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) business chamber. This comes as the country’s newest jobs data confirms that the province’s... 

Last month’s thirty-ninth ordinary session of the assembly of the African Union heads of Htate and government signed off on the Rules of Origin (RoO) for automotive products under the African...