Engineering News | Passenger Cars, Bakkies & Vans https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/passenger-cars-bakkies-vans Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:44:43 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 EVs to constitute 25% of global fleet by 2040; can rise to 50% – WoodMac https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/evs-to-constitute-25-of-global-fleet-by-2040-can-rise-to-50-woodmac-2026-08-14 Schalk Burger EV ADOPTION Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:16:00 +0200 727865 1786692332 1786691760 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001292518_resized_bmwevmelrosearch2015110226.jpg 511 287 R1.7bn investment in Dunlop tyre manufacturing facility in KwaZulu-Natal completed https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/r17bn-investment-in-dunlop-tyre-manufacturing-facility-in-kwazulu-natal-completed-2026-08-13 Schalk Burger TYRE MANUFACTURING Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:19:00 +0200 727846 1786633467 1786630740 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001292438_resized_untitled13august2026at1701361.jpeg 511 287 TSAM commemorates production of new Hilux https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tsam-commemorates-production-of-new-hilux-2026-08-12 Creamer Media Reporter AUTOMOTIVE Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:15:00 +0200 727605 1786519517 1786518900 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001291672_resized_1022rer.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/97127_2026-08-03_rer845_toyota.mp4192252776TSAM commemorates production of new Hilux TSAM commemorates production of new Hilux Nigeria's EV ambitions run into reality of weak electricity supply https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nigerias-ev-ambitions-run-into-reality-of-weak-electricity-supply-2026-08-12 Reuters AUTOMOTIVE & ELECTRICITY Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200 727595 1786518035 1786517520 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001291651_resized_untitledaugust122026at085715.jpeg 511 287 July sees familiar pattern as new-vehicle sales soar, exports decline https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/july-sees-familiar-pattern-as-new-vehicle-sales-soar-exports-decline-2026-08-04 Irma Venter NEW-VEHICLE SALES Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:38:00 +0200 727097 1785840055 1785839880 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001289973_resized_volkswagentayrongolf8tcross202402marleny1022.jpeg 511 287 Chinese marques claim nearly one in five SA vehicle sales as value retention shapes buyer choices https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nearly-one-in-five-vehicles-sold-chinese-brands-that-retain-value-gaining-an-edge-transunion-2026-07-31 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 726225 1785221331 1785448800 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Nissan South Africa appoints new MD https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nissan-sa-appoints-new-md-2026-07-31 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 726222 1785221331 1785448800 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 GridCars rolls out R40m upgrade to its national charging network https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/gridcars-rolls-out-r40m-upgrade-to-its-national-charging-network-2026-07-29 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:22:00 +0200 726755 1785332574 1785331320 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001288701_resized_gridcarsnewchargersreadytogo20261022.jpeg The new chargers lined up for deployment 511 287 Repairability SA’s next automotive affordability challenge; EVs more expensive to insure https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/repairability-sas-next-automotive-affordability-challenge-evs-more-expensive-to-insure-2026-07-28 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:49:00 +0200 726660 1785250469 1785242940 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001288471_resized_audietronchargingev20231022.jpg 511 287 New-vehicle market set to breach 600 000 units this year as June sales jump 15.3% https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-vehicle-market-set-to-breach-600000-units-this-year-as-june-sales-jump-by-153-2026-07-24 Irma Venter NEW-VEHICLE SALES Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 725718 1784616422 1784844000 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Chery assumes control of former Nissan plant https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/chery-takes-ownership-of-the-former-nissan-plant-eyes-100000-unit-sales-a-year-2026-07-24 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 725719 1784616422 1784844000 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Chery’s entry-level EV to make its local debut in September https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cherys-entry-level-ev-to-make-its-local-debut-in-september-2026-07-23 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200 726341 1784811124 1784811000 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001287480_resized_cheryqqbev20261022.jpeg The Chery Q EV 511 287 South Africa needs demand-side EV policies to unlock industry growth, KPMG expert says https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-needs-demand-side-ev-policies-to-unlock-industry-growth-kpmg-expert-says-2026-07-22 Lumkile Nkomfe AUTOMOTIVE Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:27:00 +0200 726264 1784787542 1784744820 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001287190_resized_bmwevmelrosearch2015110225.jpg 511 287 Isuzu opens R2m AI, coding and robotics laboratory in Motherwell https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/isuzu-opens-r2m-ai-coding-and-robotics-laboratory-in-motherwell-2026-07-17 Schalk Burger IT SKILLS Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:53:00 +0200 725913 1784289586 1784285580 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Chery SA to kick off assembly with Tiggo 4 Cross, bakkie assembly under investigation https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/chery-sa-to-kick-off-assembly-with-tiggo-4-cross-bakkie-assembly-under-investigation-2026-07-16 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:40:00 +0200 725834 1784209857 1784209200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001285893_resized_cherytiggo420261022.jpeg The Chery Tiggo 511 287 Electric, hybrid vehicles increasingly price competitive – Lightstone https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/electric-hybrid-vehicles-increasingly-price-competitive-lightstone-2026-07-15 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0200 725717 1784121545 1784119260 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001285556_resized_fordrangerphev202321022.jpg 511 287 New-vehicle sales, Chinese brands and local manufacturing in the spotlight https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-vehicle-sales-chinese-brands-and-local-manufacturing-in-the-spotlight-2026-07-10 Creamer Media Reporter AUTOMOTIVE Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:17:00 +0200 725410 1783684484 1783667820 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001284774_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96958_2026-07-10_second_take_en.mp4151209707New-vehicle sales, Chinese brands and local manufacturing in the spotlight New-vehicle sales, Chinese brands and local manufacturing in the spotlight Precision-engineered fasteners boost efficiency https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/precision-engineered-fasteners-boost-efficiency-2026-07-10 Trent Roebeck Passenger Cars, Bakkies & Vans Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724189 1783408423 1783634400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280866_resized_fastenrightfastenersjune20261022.jpeg EFFECTIVE FASTENING Fastenright's range of stainless steel fasteners are ideal solutions for vehicle manufacturing, construction and various other industrial purposes 511 287 Collision repair sector must keep pace as cars become more advanced – Sambra https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/collision-repair-sector-must-keep-pace-as-cars-become-more-advanced-sambra-2026-07-09 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200 725345 1783602992 1783602900 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001284403_resized_jhanekomsambranationaldirector1022.jpeg Juan Hanekom 511 287 naamsa extols auto support programme’s benefits as it hits back at APDP critics https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/naamsa-extols-auto-support-programmes-benefits-as-it-hits-back-at-apdp-critics-2026-07-09 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:13:00 +0200 725344 1783682665 1783602780 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001284400_resized_fordsilvertonplantbodyshop202311022.jpg 511 287 Chery takes ownership of the former Nissan plant; eyes 100 000-unit sales a year https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/chery-takes-ownership-of-the-former-nissan-plant-targets-second-spot-in-the-local-market-2026-07-06 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:55:00 +0200 725062 1783350026 1783338900 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283505_resized_cheryautomobilecompanychairpersonpresidentandfounderyintongyue20261022.jpeg Yin Tongyue 511 287 Jaecoo J5 added to the production list at Chery’s new Pretoria plant https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/jaecoo-j5-added-to-the-production-list-at-cherys-new-pretoria-plant-2026-07-03 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:44:00 +0200 724984 1783080107 1783079040 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283268_resized_jaecooj511022.jpeg The J5 511 287 Nearly one in five vehicles sold Chinese; brands that retain value gaining an edge – TransUnion https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nearly-one-in-five-vehicles-sold-chinese-brands-that-retain-value-gaining-an-edge-transunion-2026-07-03 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200 724983 1783091801 1783078200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283265_resized_transuniongeneric1022.jpeg 511 287 Fiat’s electric three-wheeler to hit SA market at the end of the year https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/fiats-electric-three-wheeler-to-hit-sa-market-at-the-end-of-the-year-2026-07-03 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724097 1782800220 1783029600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 New-vehicle market set to breach 600 000 units this year as June sales jump by 15.3% https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-vehicle-market-set-to-breach-600000-units-this-year-as-june-sales-jump-by-153-2026-07-02 Irma Venter NEW-VEHICLE SALES Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0200 724910 1783004369 1782998040 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283012_resized_toyotahilux202611022.jpeg The 2026 Toyota Hilux 511 287 Nissan SA appoints new MD https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nissan-sa-appoints-new-md-2026-07-02 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:12:00 +0200 724907 1782998051 1782997920 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283008_resized_nissansamdjuanwheeler20261022.jpeg Juan Wheeler 511 287 Stellantis expects to make decision on South African plant in coming months https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/stellantis-expects-to-make-decision-on-south-african-plant-in-coming-months-2026-06-30 Reuters AUTOMOTIVE Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:59:00 +0200 724689 1782885455 1782856740 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001282354_resized_mikewhitfieldnissanafrica1022.jpg Stellantis South Africa MD Mike Whitfield 511 287 AIDC announced as anchor tenant for the Alexandra Automotive Hub https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/aidc-announced-as-anchor-tenant-for-the-alexandra-automotive-hub-2026-06-29 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:37:00 +0200 724564 1782736933 1782736620 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001281986_resized_autoindalexandrahub20261022.jpeg The Alexandra Automotive Hub 511 287 Younger buyers now opting for new vehicles rather than used – Absa Finance https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/younger-buyers-now-opting-for-new-vehicles-rather-than-used-absa-finance-2026-06-24 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:44:00 +0200 724244 1782309529 1782308640 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280914_resized_wesbank31022.jpg 511 287 Commission recommends approval of Chery's buyout of Nissan's South African manufacturing plant https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/commission-recommends-approval-of-cherys-buyout-of-nissans-south-african-manufacturing-plant-2026-06-19 Creamer Media Reporter AUTOMOTIVE Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:22:00 +0200 723933 1781880315 1781878920 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280109_resized_nissanrosslynmanufacturingplant1810091022duane.jpg 511 287 Chinese car industry notches up first Car of the Year win in SA as T2 takes the crown https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/chinese-car-industry-notches-up-first-car-of-the-year-win-in-sa-as-t2-takes-the-crown-2026-06-19 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723099 1781248178 1781820000 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 May vehicle sales climb higher as new-energy segment also accelerates https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-vehicle-sales-continue-to-soar-in-may-new-energy-vehicle-sales-see-big-jump-2026-06-08 Irma Venter NEW-VEHICLE SALES Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723097 1781248179 1781820000 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Toyota launches its first fully electric vehicle in the South African market https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/toyota-launches-its-first-fully-electric-vehicle-in-sa-2026-06-12 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722790 1780988424 1781215200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Tata Africa gears up for launch of electric bus, small electric truck, and Xenon bakkie https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tata-africa-gears-up-for-launch-of-electric-bus-small-electric-truck-and-xenon-bakkie-2026-06-12 Irma Venter COMMERCIAL VEHICLES Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722789 1780988425 1781215200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Fiat’s electric three-wheeler to hit SA market at the end of the year https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/fiats-electric-three-wheeler-to-hit-sa-market-at-the-end-of-the-year-2026-06-11 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:24:00 +0200 723379 1781186114 1781184240 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278462_resized_fiattris20261022.jpeg The Fiat Tris 511 287 Powerfleet and CTRLFleet highlight role of technology in transport sector https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/powerfleet-and-ctrlfleet-highlight-role-of-technology-in-transport-sector-2026-06-11 Mariaan Webb Passenger Cars, Bakkies & Vans Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200 723368 1781250122 1781172000 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278586_resized_20260611powerfleet.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96776_2026-06-11__powerfleet.mp4229725844Powerfleet Africa GM for Enterprise Africa and the Middle East Steven Sutherland and CTRLFleet cofounder and expansion and strategy lead for South Africa Renko Bergh speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Powerfleet Africa GM for Enterprise Africa and the Middle East Steven Sutherland and CTRLFleet cofounder and expansion and strategy lead for South Africa Renko Bergh speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Tontrac highlights integrated logistics and AI solutions at Transport Evolution Africa https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tontrac-sees-opportunity-to-reduce-supply-chain-friction-through-integration-and-ai-2026-06-11 Mariaan Webb Passenger Cars, Bakkies & Vans Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200 723367 1781188592 1781168400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278503_resized_20260611tontrac.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96768_2026-06-11__tontrac.mp4202831987Tontrac System Analytics CEO William Butler speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about improving visibility across mining supply chains, reducing logistics friction through system integration and the untapped potential of agentic AI to drive efficiency and productivity. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson. Tontrac System Analytics CEO William Butler speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about improving visibility across mining supply chains, reducing logistics friction through system integration and the untapped potential of agentic AI to drive efficiency and productivity. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson. Safety concerns mount as crash tests deliver yet another set of worrying results – AA https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/safety-concerns-mounting-as-sonet-jolion-crash-tests-deliver-yet-another-set-of-worrying-results-aa-2026-06-10 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:27:00 +0200 723291 1781101861 1781098020 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278170_resized_aakiasonnetfrontal1022.jpeg The Kia Sonet undergoing the crash test in Germany 511 287 CHARGE launches South Africa’s first off-grid EV charging network https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/charge-launches-south-africas-first-off-grid-ev-charging-network-2026-06-09 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRIC VEHICLE Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200 723160 1781097347 1781097300 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278141_resized_1022rer.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96756_2026-06-04_rer_836_charge_n3.mp4208211099CHARGE launches South Africa’s first off-grid EV charging network CHARGE launches South Africa’s first off-grid EV charging network