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Toyota RAV4 Ushers in Hybrid Era for South Africa

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Jun 8, 2026

Staff Writer

Toyota RAV4 Ushers in Hybrid Era for South Africa

Toyota South Africa introduces the sixth-gen RAV4 with petrol, hybrid and plug-in options, new tech, and updated SUV design for local buyers.

Nissan unveils new electrified models in Philippines push

Nissan unveils Navara Pro plug-in hybrid and Primera EV in Philippines debut, highlighting China-led electrified export strategy shift.

Hyundai expands World Cup role with record fleet and robot deployment

Hyundai will deploy 994 vehicles, 506 buses and Spot robots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, boosting transport and smart mobility across host cities.

BMW South Africa’s IT Hub Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation

BMW Group South Africa celebrates 20 years of its IT Hub in Pretoria, now its largest outside Germany, driving global digital innovation and skills.

South Africa’s Fuel Risks Amid Gulf Crisis

South Africa’s motorists and automotive industry face rising costs as the Middle East conflict unsettles global oil markets. Supply remains stable, but the country’s reliance on imports means higher international prices and a weaker rand are already feeding into local pump prices.

Stellantis extends Mopar brand into pet travel accessories for US drivers

Stellantis has introduced Mopaw, a Mopar-branded range of premium pet travel accessories improving safety, comfort and cleanliness for pets on-road

Volvo Trucks Drives Women Forward in Logistics

Volvo Trucks South Africa has donated an FH440 to CTA to support women driver training, boosting skills, safety and inclusion in logistics.

Locally Assembled Vehicles Support Pope’s Visit

Opaia Motors provided locally built vehicles to support logistics during Pope Leo XIV’s visit, showcasing Angola’s growing automotive sector.

Ford reshapes product and manufacturing teams to accelerate next generation vehicles

Ford reshapes its organisation to fast-track EVs, software and services, targeting faster innovation and an 8% EBIT margin by 2029.

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