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Ariel view of the expanded Sumitomo Rubber South Africa Ladysmith factory
Tyre manufacturer to boost local production with investment
28th July 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

A proposed new investment drive by tyre manufacturer and distributor Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA) – a division of Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) – will enable SRSA to undertake a series of... 


Considerations, opportunities for South Africa’s entrenched automotive manufacturing industry
Considerations, opportunities for South Africa’s entrenched automotive manufacturing industry
26th July 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s automotive manufacturing sector has been a real success story for the country but there are several challenges and considerations that stakeholders must grapple with, as well as... 


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Cape Town acquires specialised water, sanitation trucks in R53m deal
24th July 2023 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has welcomed 23 jet machine trucks, vacuum tanker trucks and jet vacuum combination trucks to its fleet, at a cost of more than R53-million.... 


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BMW to launch electric CE 02 bike in SA next year
21st July 2023 By: Irma Venter

BMW Group South Africa will introduce the electric CE 02 motorbike to the South African market in the second quarter of next year. The CE 02 is neither e-scooter nor e-motorcycle. The German car... 


Volkswagen, Rwandan govt to establish ‘modern farm with electric tractors’
21st July 2023 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Rwanda to establish “a modern farm with electric tractors”.  The MoU was signed Agriculture and Animal Resources... 


Hino SA appoints new VP, expects a healthy 2023 truck market
21st July 2023 By: Irma Venter

Anton Falck has been appointed as the new VP of Hino South Africa (SA). Falck takes his first step into the world of trucking as he replaces Ernie Trautmann, who has retired.  


Car-sharing represents ‘significant, exciting opportunities’ – Legacy Group
21st July 2023 By: Irma Venter

Considering South Africa’s many transportation challenges, the emergence of car-sharing represents significant and exciting opportunities for boosting socioeconomic development and inclusive growth... 


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Toyota SA targets 2024, made-in-Durban hybrid Hilux introduction
20th July 2023 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has confirmed that it is targeting the introduction of a mild-hybrid Hilux bakkie into the South African market next year. TSAM says the hybrid version of South... 


Clean tech MoU inked, Fuso-Hino merger in the offing
14th July 2023 By: Irma Venter

Daimler Truck, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), Hino Motors and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have concluded a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on accelerating the development... 


BMW to invest R4.2bn to produce new X3, including plug-in hybrid, in South Africa
14th July 2023 By: Irma Venter

BMW will invest R4.2-billion over the next five years in its Rosslyn plant in South Africa to build the new-generation X3 sports-activity vehicle, including a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle... 


Volvo Car SA expects big jump in electric vehicle sales this year
14th July 2023 By: Irma Venter

It is impossible to know what the real demand is for Volvo Car South Africa’s (SA’s) fully electric vehicles (EVs), as persistent supply challenges have skewed the sales numbers, says Volvo Car SA... 


Mininbus taxis
GoMetro unpacks hub model for electric minibus taxi rollout
13th July 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mobility platform GoMetro on July 13 unpacked its research and work so far in introducing South Africa’s first battery electric minibus taxi and charging infrastructure solution, including how the... 


Toyota SA expects new-energy vehicles to comprise 10% of its local sales by 2025
7th July 2023 By: Irma Venter

Toyota Motors South Africa (TSAM) aims for 10% of its sales, or 22 000 units, to be new-energy vehicles (NEVs) in 2025. This means the local arm of the Japanese manufacturer aims for total market... 


fuel cell electric vehicle parking spot
German pilot project unveils largest-ever FCEV taxi fleet
7th July 2023 By: Darren Parker

According to the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC), the H2 Moves Berlin pilot project, in Germany, will show how fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are suitable for everyday use as a... 


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KITE 2023 promises to be ‘bigger and better’
7th July 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

The KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition, also known as KITE, will be held at the Durban Exhibition Centre from July 18 to 20 for the fortieth consecutive year.  Attendance numbers are... 


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Fedex deploys 10 EV delivery vehicles in SA, more to come 
5th July 2023 By: Irma Venter

FedEx Express has deployed its first ten electric delivery vehicles in South Africa. FedEx aims to transform its entire global pickup and delivery fleet to zero-emission electric vehicles by 2040,... 


Motify MD Julie Caldicott
Auto-tech companies merge to offer one-stop-shop for dealerships’ digital needs
3rd July 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Automotive dealer management software (DMS) provider Pinewood DMS South Africa and value-add services provider to automotive dealerships Ampersand Communications have partnered to launch a... 


Sipho Mbhokota and Andile Afrika
CSIR, AIDC partner to boost SMMEs, NEV knowledge in auto sector
3rd July 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC), a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency, have signed a memorandum... 


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Festival of Motoring returns in August
30th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Festival of Motoring is revving up for its sixth edition, set to run from August 25 to 27 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Midrand. "The Festival of Motoring has become an annual... 


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EV car sales to reach 22m a year in 2025, ICE sales in long-term decline
30th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is set to soar in the coming years, with more than 100-million passenger EVs expected on the roads by 2026, and more than 700-million by 2040. This is a significant... 


The Atto 3 is BYD’s first launched EV in South Africa
BYD launches Atto 3 EV in South Africa
30th June 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Build Your Dreams (BYD) has officially launched its battery-powered Atto 3 crossover model EV in the South African market. At a launch event in Melrose... 


Image of the entrance to the BMW Rosslyn plant
BMW to invest R4.2bn to produce the new X3 in SA, plug-in hybrid included
29th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

BMW will invest R4.2-billion over the next five years in its Rosslyn plant in South Africa to build the new-generation X3 sports-activity vehicle, including a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle... 


Isuzu Motors South Africa president and automotive executive oversight committee skills development workstream chairperson Billy Tom
Host of new occupations in automotive sector demands skills
27th June 2023 By: Darren Parker

The demands of digitalisation, electrification, autonomous vehicles, sustainability and changing consumer preferences have given rise to a host of new occupations within the automotive sector,... 


Image of an electric Mini
Emissions from new cars, vans in Europe falling as electric sales grow – EEA
26th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

The average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of new cars and vans in Europe dropped in 2022 for the third year in a row, according to provisional data published by the European Environment Agency... 


Rwanda Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources Dr Ildephonse Musafiri, Volkswagen Image of Group South Africa MD Martina Biene, and  Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda CEO Serge Kamuhinda
Volkswagen signs MoU with Rwandan government to start GenFarm project
26th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Rwanda to establish “a modern farm with electric tractors”.  The MoU was signed by Minister of Agriculture and... 


Image of new Hino SA VP Anton Falck
Hino SA appoints new VP; expects a healthy 2023 truck market as rail falters
23rd June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Anton Falck has been appointed as the new VP of Hino South Africa (SA). Falck takes his first step into the world of trucking as he replaces Ernie Trautmann, who has retired.  


Green Riders to add more e-bikes, e-motorbikes to delivery fleet
23rd June 2023 By: Irma Venter

E-mobility solutions group Green Riders will expand its fleet of electric delivery bicycles from the current 200 units to 500 by the end of July, says founder and CIO Craig Atkinson. This means... 


Image of a NADA master technician
Highly qualified automotive technicians becoming increasingly scarce – NADA
22nd June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Highly qualified automotive technicians are becoming increasingly scarce in South Africa, with their training now encompassing not only internal combustion engines, but also hybrid technology and... 


Image of Legacy Motor Group (LMG) public relations, marketing and customer experience GM Edward Makwana
Car-sharing represents ‘significant and exciting opportunities’ – Legacy Group
20th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Considering South Africa’s many transportation challenges, the emergence of car-sharing represents significant and exciting opportunities for boosting socio-economic development and inclusive... 


Image of TSAM president and CEO Andrew Kirby
Toyota SA targets ambitious sales growth up to 2030
19th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Toyota Motors South Africa (TSAM) aims for 10% of its sales, or 22 000 units, to be new-energy vehicles (NEVs) in 2025. This would mean the local arm of the Japanese manufacturer aims for total... 


Current economic storm set to push luxury car buyers to electric vehicles, says Merc’s Raine
16th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

When considering the current energy crisis in the country, South Africa’s luxury vehicle market is destined to become an electric vehicle (EV) market, says Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) co-CEO... 


Image of a Kawasaki motorbike
Japanese motorbike manufacturers to study hydrogen options for ‘small mobility’ applications
15th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda and Yamaha will form a technological research group called Hydrogen Small Mobility and Engine Technology (HySE), with the aim to develop hydrogen-powered motorcycles, among... 


Image of Volvo Car SA MD Greg Maruszewski
Volvo Car SA expects big jump in EV sales this year
15th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

It is impossible to know what the real demand is for Volvo Car South Africa’s (SA’s) fully electric vehicles (EVs), as persistent supply challenges have managed to skew the sales numbers, says... 


NMU, AIDC-EC launch Chair in Automotive Engineering
13th June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Nelson Mandela University (NMU) has launched a new Automotive Industry Development Centre – Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) Chair in Automotive Engineering. The AIDC-EC has endowed the new research... 


Toyota SA to boost hybrid production as battery electric vehicles deemed not yet practical 
9th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) are “the most practical solution for carbon neutrality in Africa”, says Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Africa region CEO Toshimitsu Imai. This is also true for South... 


eCanters for local customer trials expected in SA by month-end
9th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) will have six Fuso eCanters in South Africa for customer trials by the end of June, says DTSA sales and marketing VP Maretha Gerber. The small, fully electric... 


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