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US Automakers Sound Alarm Over Chinese Expansion – Should SA Ignore This Warning?
Insight
Dec 15, 2025
Staff Writer

US Automakers Sound Alarm Over Chinese Expansion – Should SA Ignore This Warning?

US automakers urge action against Chinese carmakers. As Chinese brands grow fast in South Africa, should local and global players be concerned?

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Dealers Look Ahead as Signs of Stability Emerge
Insight
Dec 10, 2025
Staff Writer

Dealers Look Ahead as Signs of Stability Emerge

SA’s auto retail sector sees steadier conditions and rising confidence as dealers report gradual improvements heading into 2026.

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Volkswagen’s Expanding African Footprint Signals New Ambition
Insight
Dec 8, 2025
Staff Writer

Volkswagen’s Expanding African Footprint Signals New Ambition

Volkswagen explores Egypt for vehicle assembly and EV tech, aiming to expand its African footprint and create a northern gateway for production.

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Could South Africa Witness its Own Tad Motors Moment?
Insight
Dec 8, 2025
Staff Writer

Could South Africa Witness its Own Tad Motors Moment?

Tad Motors’ local EVs show Africa’s innovation potential. South Africa has the tools—but will policy and action catch up before it’s too late?

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Artificial Intelligence in Automotive Manufacturing: A Double-Edged Sword
Insight
Dec 2, 2025
Staff Writer

Artificial Intelligence in Automotive Manufacturing: A Double-Edged Sword

AI is reshaping car manufacturing, but rising recalls reveal the gap between high-tech promise and the realities of modern vehicle quality.

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Automotive Semiconductor Sector Eyes $133 Billion Milestone
Insight
Nov 11, 2025
Staff Writer

Automotive Semiconductor Sector Eyes $133 Billion Milestone

The automotive semiconductor market is set to soar, driven by EV growth, intelligent systems, and sensor innovations reshaping the industry.

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Modern Headlights: Brighter, But Not More Dangerous
Insight
Oct 17, 2025
Staff Writer

Modern Headlights: Brighter, But Not More Dangerous

Study shows brighter headlights improve visibility and safety, while glare-related night-time crashes remain extremely rare.

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Driving South Africa’s Electric Shift
Insight
Oct 17, 2025
Staff Writer

Driving South Africa’s Electric Shift

South Africa accelerates toward electric mobility as NEVs offer lower costs, simpler maintenance, and cleaner, smarter driving.

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Women Leading the Way in Car Buying Trends
Insight
Sep 26, 2025
Staff Writer

Women Leading the Way in Car Buying Trends

At DealerCon 2025, Absa shared insights that shed new light on gender differences in vehicle purchasing behaviour across South Africa.

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Time Running Out for Crucial Africa-US Trade Partnership
Africa
Sep 18, 2025
Staff Writer

Time Running Out for Crucial Africa-US Trade Partnership

African industrialists are racing against the clock to secure a last-minute reprieve for a landmark trade agreement that has underpinned billions

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JAECOO Launches New J5 Compact SUV
Insight
Sep 18, 2025
Staff Writer

JAECOO Launches New J5 Compact SUV

JAECOO has added the J5 to its local range, a compact SUV that sits below the larger J7. The J5 comes in three variants: Vortex, Glacier, and Inferno.

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Social media's impact on car buying
Insight
Jul 13, 2025
Staff Writer

Social media's impact on car buying

In South Africa, 76% of consumers use social media for car research, with 92% researching online before visiting dealerships.

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