Engineering News | Passenger Cars, Bakkies & Vans https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/passenger-cars-bakkies-vans Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:44:54 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 Chinese imports will decimate local auto manufacturing industry – AA https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/chinese-imports-will-decimate-local-auto-manufacturing-industry-aa-2026-09-30 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:33:00 +0200 731249 1790780616 1790771580 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001302850_resized_aasabobbyramagwede20261022.jpeg Bobby Ramagwede 511 287 VW, Gotion eye $3.7bn battery investment in Europe, Africa https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/vw-gotion-eye-37bn-battery-investment-in-europe-africa-2026-09-29 Bloomberg ELECTRIC VEHICLES Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:23:00 +0200 731132 1790685807 1790677380 99999999999 Bloomberg 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001302481_resized_untitled29september2026at1013113.jpeg 511 287 Martina Biene departs VWGA to join Škoda Auto https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/martina-biene-departs-volkswagen-group-africa-to-join-koda-auto-2026-09-18 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200 730100 1789972994 1790287200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Affordability, changing consumer behaviour reshaping South Africa's vehicle market https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/affordability-changing-consumer-behaviour-reshaping-south-africas-vehicle-market-2026-09-18 Lumkile Nkomfe AUTOMOTIVE Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:24:00 +0200 730448 1789714806 1789709040 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001300469_resized_dealercon09261022.jpeg 511 287 Motus’ vehicle sales boosted by broadened Chinese, Indian portfolio https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/motus-vehicle-sales-boosted-by-broadened-chinese-indian-portfolio-2026-09-18 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200 729788 1789455682 1789682400 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 New-vehicle sales up 11.4% in August, exports drop by 11.9% https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-vehicle-sales-up-114-in-august-exports-drop-by-119-2026-09-18 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200 729785 1789455682 1789682400 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Chery confirms completely knockdown production for Rosslyn plant https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/chery-confirms-completely-knockdown-production-for-rosslyn-plant-2026-09-18 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200 729787 1789455682 1789682400 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Soaring SUV sales boosted by increasing affordability – Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/soaring-suv-sales-boosted-by-increasing-affordability-absa-vehicle-and-asset-finance-2026-09-17 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:15:00 +0200 730415 1789653593 1789650900 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001300305_resized_cherytiggo4plus202111211022.jpg 511 287 Ford South Africa calls for level playing field against importers https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ford-south-africa-calls-for-level-playing-field-against-importers-2026-09-14 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:29:00 +0200 730094 1789399677 1789388940 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001299202_resized_nealehillpresidentfordmotorcoafrica1022.jpeg Neale Hill 511 287 Dr Mncane Mthunzi appointed naamsa CEO https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/dr-mncane-mthunzi-appointed-naamsa-ceo-2026-09-07 Schalk Burger EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0200 729630 1788792504 1788791100 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001297550_resized_untitled07september2026at164555.jpeg naamsa CEO Dr Mncane Mthunzi 511 287 Nelson Mandela Bay faces critical technical skills shortage – business chamber https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nelson-mandela-bay-faces-critical-technical-skills-shortage-business-chamber-2026-09-07 Irma Venter MANUFACTURING Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:55:00 +0200 729617 1788786058 1788785700 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001297490_resized_aspensaoperationsskillsdevelopmentboardleadbransonbosmandenisevanhuyssteenandnmbbcchiefgrowthofficerlungamjodo1022.jpeg Aspen SA Operations skills development board lead Branson Bosman, Denise van Huyssteen and NMB BC chief growth officer Lunga Mjodo at the presentation of the skills audit report 511 287 Agoa extension gives breathing room, but Section 232 duty remains a significant hurdle https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/agoa-extension-gives-breathing-room-but-section-232-duty-remains-a-significant-hurdle-naamsa-2026-09-04 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200 728702 1788246789 1788472800 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Charge to double EV charging capacity on the N3 by year-end https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/charge-to-double-ev-charging-capacity-on-the-n3-by-year-end-2026-09-04 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200 728699 1788246791 1788472800 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Cost-saving plant proving its worth https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cost-saving-plant-proving-its-worth-2026-09-04 Halima Frost Passenger Cars, Bakkies & Vans Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200 728330 1788517077 1788472800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001293818_resized_solarenergyvwrooftopsolar09261022.jpeg SOLAR PARKING The parking lot roof top solar plant at Volkswagen Group Africa's component plant in Kariega, in the Eastern Cape, is already making a dent in the company's electricity costs 511 287 Martina Biene departs Volkswagen Group Africa to join Škoda Auto https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/martina-biene-departs-volkswagen-group-africa-to-join-koda-auto-2026-09-03 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:05:00 +0200 729436 1788441808 1788440700 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001296926_resized_vwgamdchristianezorn20261022.jpeg Christiane Zorn has been appointed as the new VWGA MD 511 287 New-vehicle sales up 11.4% in August, exports drop by 11.9% https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-vehicle-sales-up-114-in-august-exports-drop-by-119-2026-09-03 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:59:00 +0200 729433 1788443085 1788440340 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001296948_resized_volkswagenpolovivoedition15tayrongolf8tcross202402marleny1022.jpeg 511 287 Chery confirms completely-knockdown production for Rosslyn plant https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/chery-confirms-completely-knockdown-production-for-rosslyn-plant-2026-09-02 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:15:00 +0200 729300 1788351798 1788351300 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001296563_resized_cherytiggo420261022.jpeg The Chery Tiggo 4 511 287 Motus’ vehicle sales boosted by broadened Chinese, Indian portfolio https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/motus-vehicle-sales-boosted-by-broadened-chinese-indian-portfolio-2026-09-02 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:13:00 +0200 729299 1788354874 1788351180 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001296582_resized_motusceoockertjansevanrensburg20261022.jpeg Ockert Janse van Rensburg 511 287 China automakers target South Africa's EV buyers, pickup market at auto show https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/china-automakers-target-south-africas-ev-buyers-pickup-market-at-auto-show-2026-08-31 Reuters AUTOMOTIVE Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:37:00 +0200 729031 1788163145 1788161820 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001295824_resized_geelysnewallelectricriddarapickupondisplayduringitsunveilingatthewesbankfestivalofmotoringinjohannesburg0826reuters1022.jpeg Geely's Riddara electric pickup on display at the WesBank Festival of Motoring 511 287 Geely unveils fully electric bakkie in SA at just over R600 000 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/geely-unveils-fully-electric-bakkie-in-sa-at-just-over-r600-000-2026-08-27 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0200 728922 1787837719 1787836920 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001295493_resized_geelyriddara202611022.jpeg 511 272 Chery hosts 23 Chinese component makers in SA as it seeks to build a local parts network https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/chery-hosts-23-chinese-component-makers-in-sa-as-it-seeks-to-build-a-localparts-network-2026-08-27 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:17:00 +0200 728919 1787838324 1787836620 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001295484_resized_cherytonyliu20261922.jpeg Tony Liu 511 287 Youth initiative partners with BMW, Absa on graduate work opportunities and debt relief https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/youth-initiative-partners-with-bmw-absa-on-graduate-work-opportunities-and-debt-relief-2026-08-27 Rebecca Campbell EMPLOYMENT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:20:00 +0200 728854 1787816489 1787815200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001295305_resized_yesceoravinaidoo1022.jpg YES CEO Ravi Naidoo 511 287 VWGA appoints production director with electric expertise at Eastern Cape plant https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/vwga-appoints-production-director-with-electric-expertise-at-eastern-cape-plant-2026-08-24 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200 728609 1787575961 1787575860 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001294555_resized_vwgaproductiondirectormarcstephan20261022.jpeg Marc Stephan 511 287 July sees familiar pattern as new-vehicle sales soar while exports decline https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/july-sees-familiar-pattern-as-new-vehicle-sales-soar-exports-decline-2026-08-11 Irma Venter NEW-VEHICLE SALES Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200 727569 1787037550 1787263200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 VW’s Kariega plant achieves production record in July https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/vws-kariega-plant-achieves-production-record-in-july-2026-08-20 Schalk Burger AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:18:00 +0200 728379 1787234693 1787231880 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 AAAM elects new leadership for 2026 to 2028 term https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/aaam-elects-new-leadership-for-2026-to-2028-term-2026-08-20 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0200 728374 1787230699 1787230500 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001293950_resized_tarekmosaadaaampresident202620281022.jpeg Tarek Mosaad 511 287 Ford names new plant manager for Silverton plant https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ford-names-new-plant-manager-for-silverton-plant-2026-08-18 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0200 728171 1787058645 1787058480 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001293327_resized_angelaweathersfordsilvertonplantmanager1022.jpeg Angela Weathers 511 287 Agoa extension gives breathing room, but Section 232 duty remains a significant hurdle – naamsa https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/agoa-extension-gives-breathing-room-but-section-232-duty-remains-a-significant-hurdle-naamsa-2026-08-18 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:06:00 +0200 728170 1787059503 1787058360 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001293324_resized_automotivemercedesbenzproductionplant2southafricambsa0820181022.jpg 511 287 Moove becomes Africa’s latest unicorn with $2.1bn valuation https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/moove-becomes-africas-latest-unicorn-with-21bn-valuation-2026-08-17 Irma Venter MOBILITY Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:13:00 +0200 728060 1786972627 1786972380 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001293052_resized_mooveunicornclub20261022.jpeg 511 287 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