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Exciting times for MotoGP 2026
General News
Feb 17, 2026
Staff Writer

Exciting times for MotoGP 2026

Marc Márquez leads early 2026 MotoGP charge as Binder, Bezzecchi and rivals battle at Sepang ahead of Thailand opener.

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Automakers Face Harsh Reality as EV Ambitions Collapse into R1 Trillion Losses
International News
Feb 17, 2026
Staff Writer

Automakers Face Harsh Reality as EV Ambitions Collapse into R1 Trillion Losses

Global carmakers absorb R1 trillion in EV write-downs as demand slows, subsidies fade and China intensifies competition.

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BMW Advances Circular Battery Strategy Through Salching Recycling Facility
OEM News
Feb 17, 2026
Staff Writer

BMW Advances Circular Battery Strategy Through Salching Recycling Facility

BMW opens a direct EV battery recycling centre in Salching, cutting energy use and closing the loop on cell production.

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While They Crush International Markets, Things Aren’t Looking So Rosy Domestically for China
International News
Feb 16, 2026
Staff Writer

While They Crush International Markets, Things Aren’t Looking So Rosy Domestically for China

China’s 2026 auto sales fall 3.2% domestically as EV incentives drop, stricter rules hit costs, and exports grow, shifting market dynamics.

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Trump Dismantles Key US Climate Safeguard in Sweeping Deregulatory Push
News
Feb 16, 2026
Staff Writer

Trump Dismantles Key US Climate Safeguard in Sweeping Deregulatory Push

Trump revokes the 2009 EPA endangerment finding, eliminating federal vehicle emissions rules and sparking legal and environmental backlash.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks Classic Opens “130 Years of Trucks” Celebrations at Retro Classics 2026
OEM News
Feb 16, 2026
Staff Writer

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Classic Opens “130 Years of Trucks” Celebrations at Retro Classics 2026

Experience 130 years of truck evolution at Retro Classics Stuttgart, from the 1896 Daimler truck to the modern eActros 600 Safety Truck.

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Driving Through Disruption: Toyota Charts South Africa’s Automotive Future
Insight
Feb 16, 2026
Staff Writer

Driving Through Disruption: Toyota Charts South Africa’s Automotive Future

Andrew Kirby calls for resilience, policy reform and NEV clarity to secure South Africa’s automotive future amid global volatility.

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South African Automotive Industry Welcomes SONA Commitments but Calls for Swift Action
South Africa
Feb 16, 2026
Staff Writer

South African Automotive Industry Welcomes SONA Commitments but Calls for Swift Action

naamsa backs SONA 2026 commitments on trade and EVs but stresses clear implementation to secure investment, jobs and exports.

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Toyota Unveils Bold New Line-Up for South Africa
OEM News
Feb 13, 2026
Staff Writer

Toyota Unveils Bold New Line-Up for South Africa

TSAM showcases hybrids, BEVs, and Gazoo Racing upgrades at SOMI, driving South Africa toward a sustainable, high-performance future.

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