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Leadership Change Signals a New Era for Audi South Africa
Local Industry
Oct 20, 2025
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Leadership Change Signals a New Era for Audi South Africa

Audi South Africa appoints Markus Schuster as its new country lead, ushering in a bold era of innovation and sustainable mobility.

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Archion to Drive Future Growth for Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso
Local Industry
Oct 17, 2025
Staff Writer

Archion to Drive Future Growth for Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso

Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso form Archion, a new holding company focused on innovation, sustainability, and the future of commercial mobility.

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Changan Expands its Local Footprint with New Parts Warehouse
Local Industry
Oct 10, 2025
Staff Writer

Changan Expands its Local Footprint with New Parts Warehouse

Changan South Africa opens a 7,500m² parts warehouse in Kempton Park, enhancing nationwide access to genuine components for workshops and dealerships.

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Powering the Future: South Africa’s Expanding EV Charging Network
Local Industry
Oct 10, 2025
Staff Writer

Powering the Future: South Africa’s Expanding EV Charging Network

South Africa’s EV charging network is expanding fast, easing range anxiety and driving the nation toward a cleaner transport future.

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New milestone for locally build VW Polo
Local Industry
Oct 9, 2025
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New milestone for locally build VW Polo

Volkswagen Group Africa’s Kariega plant has marked a remarkable milestone with the production of its three-millionth vehicle.

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Confidence Returns to South Africa’s Auto Industry
Local Industry
Oct 8, 2025
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Confidence Returns to South Africa’s Auto Industry

South Africa’s automotive industry entered the recent South African Auto Week 2025 in Gqeberha with renewed confidence and a sense of direction.

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Foton’s First Local Pickup Rolls Off the Line
Local Industry
Oct 6, 2025
Staff Writer

Foton’s First Local Pickup Rolls Off the Line

The first pre-production Completely Knocked Down (CKD) Foton pickup rolled off the assembly line at the brand’s local facility

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Leapmotor and Stellantis partner up for electric driving in SA
Local Industry
Oct 5, 2025
Staff Writer

Leapmotor and Stellantis partner up for electric driving in SA

South Africa is a key market for Stellantis, and the launch of Leapmotor marks an important step in offering innovative new-energy vehicle

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South Africa Ranked Fourth Riskiest Country for Drivers: Essential Safety Tips
Local Industry
Oct 5, 2025
Staff Writer

South Africa Ranked Fourth Riskiest Country for Drivers: Essential Safety Tips

South Africa ranks as the fourth riskiest country to drive in, according to the World's Best Drivers Index 2025, a study by Compare the Market

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Chinese Revolution Reshapes SA’s Automotive Landscape
Local Industry
Sep 30, 2025
Staff Writer

Chinese Revolution Reshapes SA’s Automotive Landscape

South Africa’s automotive market is undergoing a dramatic transformation as Chinese vehicle manufacturers establish themselves as formidable...

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Milestone for Off-Grid EV Charging in South Africa
Local Industry
Sep 30, 2025
Staff Writer

Milestone for Off-Grid EV Charging in South Africa

Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) has reached an important moment in South Africa—s clean transport journey by hosting the Naamsa New Energy Vehicle

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Isuzu and Nelson Mandela University Drive Skills Development
Local Industry
Sep 30, 2025
Staff Writer

Isuzu and Nelson Mandela University Drive Skills Development

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) and Nelson Mandela University (NMU) are celebrating the success of their skills development partnership

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