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Apr 14, 2026

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Isuzu Motors SA makes new appointment

Takashi Nishida has been appointed Chairman (Non-Executive) of Isuzu Motors South Africa, succeeding Satoshi Yamaguchi after 43 years of service.

Rethinking Supply Chains Amid Middle East Turmoil

Middle East tensions reveal structural flaws in global supply chains, pushing firms to diversify hubs, improve resilience and prioritise agility.

Kia Tasman Makes Its South African Debut

Kia enters SA’s bakkie segment with the Tasman, offering rugged capability, modern tech and strong diesel performance.

Electric and hybrid cars take charge in Türkiye’s market shift

Electric and hybrid vehicles now exceed 50% of Türkiye car sales, driven by tax incentives, rising costs and expanding charging networks.

Tata Africa Marks 12 000th Locally Assembled Vehicle

Tata Africa celebrates 12,000 locally assembled vehicles in Rosslyn, reinforcing its commitment to growth, jobs and SA’s auto sector.

Autonomous Cars and the Law – A Blind Spot Exposed

A California incident highlights gaps in self-driving car laws, raising concerns about accountability, enforcement and public trust.

SA car market proves resilient as Chinese brands surge

SA’s vehicle sales hit decade highs in 2025, led by new cars and rising Chinese brands, signaling a strong market shift and growth ahead.

Electric Vehicle Batteries Prove Far More Durable Than Public Perception, New Arval Study Shows

Arval study of 24,000 EVs shows batteries retain over 90% capacity after 160,000 km, easing concerns over long-term degradation.

Global Automotive Industry Faces a Year of Rapid Reinvention in 2026

Automakers face rapid change in 2026 as shorter development cycles, hybrid demand, Chinese partnerships and AI reshape global mobility.

Morocco’s Automotive Sector Defies Export Slowdown with Strong January Performance

Morocco’s automotive sector began 2026 with 19.1% export growth, led by vehicle manufacturing and cabling, reinforcing its global supply-chain role.

How China built a global automotive powerhouse

How long term state policy, protection and EV investment turned China into the world’s largest car producer and export powerhouse.

Car bosses on the brink as tariffs, tech and turmoil keep the auto industry in the firing line

Automotive executives face the highest disruption levels in 2026, with tariff shocks, AI pressure and job insecurity reshaping strategy.

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