The sale of Chinese and Indian brands in Motus’ South African retail business increased by more than 200% in the 2026 financial year compared with the year before, says CEO Ockert Janse van... 

New addition to the South African automotive manufacturing landscape Chery South Africa (SA) has confirmed that production at its new Rosslyn plant will be completely knockdown (CKD) and not... 

Despite South Africa’s automotive sector recording all-time-high exports of R291-billion and R137-billion in local value-addition in 2025, imported vehicles accounted for 69% of new-vehicle sales... 

An important milestone has been reached in the development of South Africa’s nationally recognised electro-mobility skills pathway, following the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations’... 

The South African automotive manufacturing industry requires policies and regulations that will allow local manufacturers to compete on equal footing with importers, says Ford Motor Company Africa... 

Welding requires stringent quality standards to ensure the quality, safety and effectiveness of welding-fabrication structures, says technical organisation Southern African Institute of Welding... 

Rising vehicle imports from China and India are placing pressure on production volumes at South Africa’s local vehicle manufacturers, with this pressure spilling over to component manufacturers,... 

Definitive anti-dumping duties are now being implemented by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) on replacement vehicle windscreens being imported from China and Malaysia following... 

Three months after launching its off-grid, solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging network on the N3 corridor, Zero Carbon Charge (Charge) has announced plans to double charging capacity at... 

Since its commissioning in June, the PV solar project at vehicle manufacturer and exporter Volkswagen Group Africa’s (VWGA's) component plant in Kariega, in the Eastern Cape, has successfully... 

New addition to the South African automotive manufacturing landscape, Chery South Africa (SA), has confirmed that production at its new Rosslyn plant will be completely knockdown (CKD) and not... 

The sale of Chinese and Indian brands in Motus’ South African retail business increased by more than 200% in the 2026 financial year compared with the year before, says CEO Ockert Janse van... 

New-energy vehicles (NEVs) should be a key focus area if South Africa’s automotive industry is to maintain its export strength and increase domestic market share, automotive industry experts say as... 

JSE-listed services and trading group Bidvest has reported a 2.9% year-on-year increase in revenue to R130.3-billion for the financial year ended June, while trading profit increased by 8.4%... 

Chery group and Wuhu Chery Technology (Chery Tech) this week hosted its first supplier investment conference in Rosslyn, Pretoria, as part of the Chinese car maker’s efforts to build a localised... 

Rising vehicle imports from China and India are placing pressure on production volumes at South Africa’s local vehicle manufacturers, with this pressure spilling over to component manufacturers,... 

Following the launch of MyCiti’s first electric bus (e-bus), in Cape Town, last month, as well as the increasing diesel price, more bus operators have started inquiring about the possibility of... 

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has announced its newly elected office bearers and advisory board for the 2026 to 2028 term. Hyundai Motor Middle East and Africa... 

Three months after launching its off-grid, solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging network on the N3 corridor, Zero Carbon Charge (Charge) has announced plans to double charging capacity at... 

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa’s manufacturing division has announced the appointment of Angela Weathers as plant manager at its Silverton manufacturing plant, in Pretoria, effective this... 

The extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) through to December 31, 2028, provides important strategic breathing room for South Africa, while also preserving a framework for... 

Electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator GridCars is rolling out a R40-million programme to upgrade its national charging network. CEO Winstone Jordaan says the project will modernise... 

Tyre producer Dunlop Tyres South Africa has completed a R1.7-billion investment programme at its uMnambithi (formerly Ladysmith) manufacturing facility, in KwaZulu-Natal. The investment introduced... 

Electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator and owner GridCars has announced a new EV driver subscription programme that connects home charging with public charging, giving EV owners an... 

As South Africans keep their cars for longer and new technologies become increasingly common, the affordability of vehicle ownership is being shaped by more than the purchase price, says the South... 

The fleet of Volvo Trucks battery electric vehicles in commercial operation in South Africa has now travelled more than 250 000 km. The kilometres accumulated so far have been achieved using... 

The precision of drive technology and automation systems manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE’s highly dynamic servo-geared units and software are responsible for assembly line and testing solutions provider... 

Greater policy support is needed to strengthen localisation and improve the competitiveness of South Africa’s automotive components manufacturing industry, says industry body the National... 

China’s Chery Group has officially taken ownership of the former Nissan assembly plant in Rosslyn, Tshwane. The car maker consists of the Jetour, Lepas, Chery, Jaecoo, iCaur and Lepas brands. 

Ageing vehicle fleets, rising maintenance costs and rising pressure on workshop efficiency are increasing the need for complete automotive repair solutions, says automotive aftermarket parts... 

A worst-case scenario could see South Africa’s shift to new-energy vehicles (NEVs) place an estimated 8 200 direct jobs at risk up to 2035, indicates a new research study by the National... 

There are significant opportunities to develop component manufacturing in Africa to supply vehicle manufacturers, and each country can play a role in the automotive value chain, industry... 

Chery South Africa (SA) has confirmed that the Tiggo 4 range will be the first model produced at its newly acquired Rosslyn manufacturing plant, with local production scheduled to begin in the... 

Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Irma Venter talks about the latest developments in South Africa's automotive industry, including the rising popularity of Chinese vehicle brands and Chery South... 

As the global industrial landscape progresses in 2026, it is apparent that a period of “profound transformation” is under way, as the rise in electric vehicle manufacturing and an urgent push for... 

Japan-based trading and investment company Marubeni Corporation has acquired South African automotive retail and services group TiAuto Investments. Founded in 1967, TiAuto is an automotive... 

The manufacturing process to build a Formula One-style race car by a team of next-generation mechanical engineering students from tertiary institution University of Pretoria (UP) is progressing... 

The growing presence of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in less expensive vehicles is reshaping South Africa’s collision repair industry, warns the South African Motor Body Repairers'...