JMC Vigus South Africa launch marks pickup segment comeback
Apr 02, 2026
JMC re-enters South Africa with Vigus pickup across multiple drivetrain configur...
South African automotive manufacturing investment reaches ZAR 19.8 billion at SAIC
Apr 02, 2026
Automotive sector secures ZAR 19.8 billion investment at SAIC Toyota and NAACAM ...
Chery localisation strategy in South Africa strengthens automotive supply chain integration
Apr 01, 2026
Chery is actively collaborating with NAACAM to boost localisation and integrate ...
Ford Ranger 2026 lineup upgraded with new EcoBoost engine and expanded V6 diesel options
Apr 01, 2026
Ford expands Ranger lineup with new EcoBoost engine and broader V6 diesel availa...
Chery South Africa manufacturing plant investment targets local production by 2027
Apr 01, 2026
Chery transitions from importer to local manufacturer in South Africa Rosslyn pl...
Toyota South Africa Motors investment in green mobility reaches ZAR 10.4 billion
Apr 01, 2026
Toyota South Africa Motors is investing ZAR 10.4 billion to accelerate green mob...
Geely and CNBM South Africa partner for new energy vehicle and solar ecosystem
Mar 31, 2026
Geely and CNBM will jointly build an integrated EV, solar, and charging ecosyste...
Mitsubishi Destinator SUV launched in South Africa with 1.5L turbo engine
Mar 31, 2026
New 7-seater Mitsubishi Destinator launched in South Africa with turbo petrol en...
TVS Motor Company launches Apache RTR 310 in Morocco, targets Africa growth
Mar 30, 2026
TVS Motor Company expands into Africa with Morocco as its first premium motorcyc...
Battery-Grade Manganese Project Expansion: Giyani Secures ZAR 29.9M Boost
Mar 26, 2026
Giyani increases funding to scale manganese production for EV batteries Demonstr...
Citroën Basalt SUV-coupé South Africa launch with turbo engine and pricing details
Mar 26, 2026
Citroën expands South Africa lineup with Basalt SUV-coupé under C-Cubed progra...
Foton CKD production South Africa 2025: BAIC plant expansion and pickup strategy
Mar 24, 2026
Foton has initiated CKD operations at BAIC’s South Africa facility in 2025 Th...
Volvo Trucks South Africa Euro 6 and FH Aero Local Assembly Expansion
Mar 23, 2026
Volvo expands local truck production with Euro 6 and FH Aero models in Durban L...
Isuzu East Africa Dealership Transition Ends Associated Motors Partnership
Mar 23, 2026
Isuzu East Africa has ended its long-term dealership agreement with Associated M...
iCAUR Electric SUV South Africa Launch: iCAUR 03T Debut Confirmed
Mar 19, 2026
iCAUR 03T electric SUV will debut in South Africa in May 2026 Two variants with ...
GWM HAVAL H6 PHEV South Africa launch hybrid SUV range and specs
Mar 19, 2026
GWM expands electrified portfolio in South Africa with HAVAL H6 PHEV Hi-4 hybrid...
Renault Kiger Turbo South Africa Launch with 1.0L Turbo Engine
Mar 16, 2026
Renault introduced the turbocharged Kiger variant in South Africa with enhanced ...
Suzuki Auto South Africa Suzuki Across SUV Debuts with Mild-Hybrid Powertrain
Mar 13, 2026
Suzuki Auto South Africa expands its SUV lineup with the new Suzuki Across mild-...
Volvo ES90 electric sedan introduced in South Africa with 800V platform
Mar 12, 2026
Volvo launched the ES90 electric sedan in South Africa with a 755 km WLTP range....
Mercedes-Benz South Africa Plant Sharing Talks With GWM to Offset Tariff Pressure
Mar 10, 2026
Mercedes-Benz is evaluating shared manufacturing in South Africa with GWM to red...
Zeekr 9X plug-in hybrid debuts in Africa through BBA Motors Nigeria launch
Mar 10, 2026
The Zeekr 9X marks its first official introduction into the African automotive m...
iCAUR V23 electric SUV to Debut in South Africa in May 2026
Mar 06, 2026
The iCAUR V23 will launch in South Africa in May 2026 with two drivetrain varian...
Chery Double-Cab Bakkie Debuts with Diesel Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain
Mar 03, 2026
Chery double-cab bakkie will debut with a segment-first diesel plug-in hybrid po...
TVS Motor South Africa Re-Entry Through Strategic Distribution Partnership
Feb 26, 2026
TVS Motor South Africa re-entry is backed by a major automotive distributor to s...
Stellantis Evaluates Leapmotor Electric Vehicle Technology for European EV Strategy
Feb 26, 2026
Stellantis is assessing Leapmotor electric vehicle technology to lower EV develo...
AfCFTA Rules of Origin Boost Automotive Trade with 40% African Content Requirement
Feb 19, 2026
AfCFTA Rules of Origin mandate 40% African content for automotive products to qu...
Mitsubishi Destinator South Africa Launch Confirmed for 2026
Feb 18, 2026
Mitsubishi Destinator will launch in South Africa in early 2026 with a 1.5-litre...
Lepas LEPAS L4 SUV Enters South Africa Market with First Shipment Arrival
Feb 17, 2026
Lepas LEPAS L4 officially enters the South Africa market with first shipment arr...
EIB Global Signs Africa Critical Raw Materials Agreements to Boost Lithium and Graphite Projects
Feb 15, 2026
Africa critical raw materials agreements gain momentum with EU-backed technical ...
Hyundai Automotive South Africa Targets Double-Digit Growth with New Models and Aftersales Focus
Feb 11, 2026
Hyundai Automotive South Africa targets sustained double-digit growth driven by ...
OMODA C5 SHS Hybrid Launch in South Africa Planned for March 2026
Feb 07, 2026
OMODA C5 SHS hybrid will expand OMODA South Africa’s C5 portfolio in March 202...
Zhiji Auto electric vehicles expand Middle East and North Africa markets with IM5 and IM6 launch
Feb 07, 2026
Zhiji Auto electric vehicles enter the Middle East and North Africa with IM5 and...
Lamborghini Egypt Expansion: First Flagship Showroom Opens in Cairo
Feb 07, 2026
Lamborghini Egypt marks the brand’s official entry into the Egyptian luxury ca...
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Re-enters South Africa With Vivo Xpress City Van Launch
Feb 06, 2026
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles South Africa returns with the Vivo Xpress, a loca...
Electric Vehicle Assembly Kenya: Rideence Africa to Build EVs at Mombasa AVA Plant
Feb 04, 2026
Electric vehicle assembly Kenya gains momentum as Rideence Africa commits local ...
Isuzu mu-X SUV Launched in Kenya with Local Assembly Price Cut
Feb 04, 2026
Isuzu mu-X SUV launches in Kenya with locally assembled models and lower pricing...
South Africa Automotive Industry Localisation Push Under Master Plan 2035
Jan 29, 2026
South Africa automotive industry stakeholders are urging stronger localisation a...
South Africa Automotive Industry Localisation Push Under Master Plan 2035
Jan 29, 2026
South Africa automotive industry stakeholders are urging stronger localisation a...
South Africa Automotive Industry Localisation Push Under Master Plan 2035
Jan 29, 2026
South Africa automotive industry stakeholders are urging stronger localisation a...
Toyota Corolla Cross Global NCAP Rating: Two-Star Safety Result
Jan 28, 2026
Toyota Corolla Cross Global NCAP rating highlights key safety gaps in the Africa...
South Africa Vehicle Import Tariffs Face Possible 50% Hike on China, India
Jan 28, 2026
South Africa vehicle import tariffs are under review as imports from China and I...
LDV South Africa Terron 9 and D90 Launch Officially Announced
Jan 27, 2026
LDV South Africa Terron 9 and D90 launch brings two new diesel SUVs to the local...
Lepas L4 SUV Debut Set for Cape Town Met in South Africa
Jan 27, 2026
Lepas L4 SUV debut highlights a new SUV launch at a major South African automoti...
Chery Acquires Nissan South Africa Plant to Expand Local Presence
Jan 24, 2026
Chery acquires Nissan South Africa plant as part of its overseas localization st...
Nissan Rosslyn Plant Sale Confirms Asset Transfer to Chery SA
Jan 24, 2026
Nissan Rosslyn plant sale highlights a strategic realignment in South Africa’s...
XPENG Global Sales Network Reaches 1,000+ Outlets Worldwide
Jan 20, 2026
XPENG global sales network crosses 1,000 outlets worldwide by end-2025 Europe a...
JAC Motors T6 2.0L CTi Single-Cab Launched in South Africa
Jan 16, 2026
JAC Motors T6 2.0L CTi single-cab strengthens the brand’s commercial pickup po...
Atul Auto L5 Electric Three-Wheeler Business Acquisition
Jan 16, 2026
Atul Auto L5 electric three-wheeler acquisition strengthens operational and deal...
Tata Nexon and Sierra Launch in South Africa Planned for 2026
Jan 14, 2026
Two new Tata SUVs will enter South Africa in 2026 to strengthen the brand’s pr...
Dunlop Tyres South Africa Isuzu Motors production line partnership
Jan 14, 2026
The partnership embeds global-grade tyre expertise directly into Isuzu’s South...
Volkswagen Group Africa Kariega Plant Production Resumes
Jan 13, 2026
Production at Volkswagen Group Africa’s Kariega facility has officially restar...
Opel Algeria Production Plant Confirmed by Stellantis MEA
Jan 13, 2026
The article confirms Opel’s decision to localize vehicle production in Algeria...
LUG West Africa EV Charging Expansion in Lagos State
Jan 10, 2026
Nigeria is seeing a decisive push toward public EV charging, anchored in Lagos S...
NAAMSA South Africa New Vehicle Sales Surge in 2025
Jan 08, 2026
The South African new vehicle market closed 2025 with strong double-digit growth...
Karwa Minibus Production Targets Rising Mass Transit Demand
Jan 03, 2026
Growing urbanization is pushing operators toward compact, high-capacity minibuse...
XPeng Middle East Expansion Accelerates MEA Market Presence
Jan 01, 2026
XPeng accelerates premium EV expansion across Middle East and Africa through loc...
2026 Ford Everest Launch Brings V6 Power to Middle East
Dec 27, 2025
The 2026 Ford Everest debuts in the Middle East with a region-exclusive V6 EcoBo...
LEPAS South Africa Market Entry with LEX Platform Vehicles
Dec 24, 2025
LEPAS will officially enter South Africa in February 2026 with three passenger v...