Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has reached a major milestone with the production of the one-millionth current generation Polo at its Kariega plant, in the Eastern Cape. Lucky number one-million is... 

Italian super-car manufacturer Ferrari has shocked purists and petrolheads by unveiling its first ever battery electric vehicle – the Luce. Pronounced loo-chay, it translates into ‘light’ or... 

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... 

The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has selected the Jetour T2 as the 2026 Car of the Year (COTY). Now in its fortieth year, the event marks the first-ever victory for a Chinese... 

While buoyed by a solid performance in the leasing market, JSE-listed Zeda saw its profit for the six months ended March 31 dip as a lukewarm domestic economy, global headwinds and changing new-car... 

Automotive manufacturer Stellantis South Africa has issued a safety recall for 920 Jeep Grand Cherokee WL vehicles distributed in South Africa between 2021 and 2023, says the National Consumer... 

South Africa’s new-vehicle market delivered its strongest April performance in 13 years, with domestic sales rising 13% year-on-year, to 47 979 units. According to data from naamsa | The Automotive... 

The growing presence of Chinese competition in the South African auto industry is not a concern, as competition in itself is not a problem, says WesBank senior economist Thanda Sithole. “Increased... 

The latest edition of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) Global Electric Vehicle (EV) Outlook 2026, expects that nearly 30% of all new cars sold globally this year will be electric. Electric... 

China's Geely plans to launch its first internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in South Africa, part of a broader push to expand its lineup there to about ten models by the end of 2026, a senior... 

South Africa’s long-running market leader has finally launched its first fully electric vehicle in the domestic market – the Toyota bZ4X. Priced rather steeply at R1.18-million, this battery... 

Electric vehicle (EV) charging company Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) has launched the first of two off-grid, solar-powered EV charging stations along the strategic Johannesburg-Durban N3 corridor,... 

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... 

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... 

Toyota expects the fallout from the Iran war to cost it around $4.3-billion this financial year, the world's largest automaker said on Friday, in one of the biggest warnings yet on the impact of... 

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... 

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) achieved a record vehicle production tally for the 2026 financial year, which ended on March 31. During the 12-month period, the vehicle assembler saw a 21%... 

The growing arrival of Chinese competition in the South African auto industry is not a concern, as competition in itself is not a problem, says WesBank senior economist Thanda Sithole. “Increased... 

South Africa’s new-vehicle market delivered its strongest April performance in 13 years, with domestic sales rising 13% year-on-year, to 47 979 units. According to data from naamsa | The Automotive... 

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... 

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... 

Chinese new-energy vehicle and technology company BYD has launched its new seven-seater plug-in hybrid electric vehicle sports utility vehicle, the ATTO 8, in South Africa. Sabrina 

Mahindra South Africa (SA) CEO Rajesh Gupta has been promoted to the regional head for South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and South Asia for the Indian car maker. Mahindra Australia national... 

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... 

South Africa’s new-vehicle market delivered its strongest March since 2007, with domestic sales reaching 58 060 units. According to naamsa | the Automotive Business Council, this represents a 17.3%... 

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... 

It has been a long-standing argument that more South African consumers would migrate to battery electric vehicles (EVs) once more affordable options become available – most notably under the R400... 

South Africa’s automotive market has entered a new phase of recovery, following its strongest performance in nearly two decades in 2025 and, against this backdrop, marketing agency Rogerwilco... 

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has achieved a record vehicle production tally for the 2026 financial year, which ended March 31. During the 12-month period, the vehicle assembler saw a 21%... 

Chinese new-energy vehicle (NEV) and technology company BYD has launched its new seven-seater plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sports utility vehicle (SUV), the ATTO 8, in South Africa. The... 

DFSK South Africa (SA) has launched a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) conversion option across its petrol-vehicle range. The price for a conversion is R33 350, VAT included. 

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... 

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... 

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has produced the 500 000th unit of the current Polo model for the export market. The vehicle rolling off the Kariega plant assembly line was a crystal ice blue,... 

City of Johannesburg and City Power last month unveiled electric vehicle charging stations at City Power’s offices in Booysens that constitutes Phase 1 of an EV charging station rollout programme... 

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced that selected Ford Ranger XLT and Wildtrak models, some Ford Pumas, as well as selected Hino 700 trucks, are being recalled. Ford has informed...