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Here's what you'll get for the extra R140,000 to drive the bold new Ford Territory Dark Edition
Discover the new Ford Territory Dark Edition, a stylish SUV that combines enhanced features with a bold design. Learn about its specifications, safety features, and pricing in South Africa.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Taiwan's mind-bending banana peel
Discover how the Stance Garage Taiwan crew transformed a Honda Civic into a stunning low-slung vehicle that appears to float, showcasing innovative design and technology.
GAC Motor South Africa Accelerates into 2025 with Bold Innovation and Industry-First Moves
GAC Motor South Africa is entering 2025 with bold energy, a customer-first mindset, and a series of groundbreaking initiatives designed to solidify its position as a major player in the South African automotive market.
Fiat TRIS: the funky electric three-wheeler coming to South Africa
Discover the Fiat TRIS, an innovative electric three-wheeler designed for urban logistics and last-mile delivery, now making its way to South Africa. Explore its unique features, configurations, and eco-friendly benefits.
NADA urges enhanced education and industry partnerships to combat youth unemployment in South Africa
With South Africa's unemployment rate reaching alarming levels, partnerships between education and the private sector are crucial for equipping young people with the skills needed for the job market.
Exploring the Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV: impressions from a 1400km journey in China to the Shanghai Auto Show
Join us as we embark on a 1400km road trip across China in the Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV, exploring its impressive features, performance, and the overall driving experience. Discover how this flagship model stands out in the competitive SUV market.
Numsa demands 10 percent wage hike for motor industry employees
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) is demanding a 10% wage increase for motor industry employees, citing stagnant wages and rising living costs as critical issues for its members.
US tariffs could have serious implications for jobs, investment in SA auto sector, warns Naamsa
Naamsa warns that the recent US tariffs could harm South Africa's automotive industry, threatening jobs and investment in a sector already facing significant challenges.
Tshwane approves Rosslyn automotive hub plan set to create 150 000 jobs
The newly approved 7 157-hectare automotive manufacturing hub in Rosslyn aims to become Africa's largest industrial park, with BMW, Nissan, Tata, and Iveco already established in the area. The 40-50 year development project promises billions in investment and comprehensive infrastructure development.
Tshwane approves Rosslyn automotive hub plan set to create 150 000 jobs
The newly approved 7 157-hectare automotive manufacturing hub in Rosslyn aims to become Africa's largest industrial park, with BMW, Nissan, Tata, and Iveco already established in the area. The 40-50 year development project promises billions in investment and comprehensive infrastructure development.
Jameel Motors expands its footprint in South Africa with Changan Automobile collaboration
Jameel Motors announces strategic partnership with Chinese automotive giant Changan Automobile to distribute SUVs, sedans, pickups, and new energy vehicles in South Africa starting Q4 2025, creating jobs and expanding mobility options in Africa's growing automotive market.
Metair eyes expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa following Autozone acquisition
Metair Investments CEO Paul O'Flaherty reveals how the strategic acquisition of Autozone is expected to contribute 5-6% in operating margin and drive the company's expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa, despite challenging conditions in South Africa's automotive industry.
Metair shares surge as market cheers capital restructuring plan
Metair Investments Limited's shares surged by 15. 86% to R5. 99 on the JSE after the company announced a significant capital restructuring plan, aiming to alleviate its 45. 28% decline this year and restore investor confidence.
Mahindra South Africa partners with IDC to evaluate new vehicle assembly plant
Mahindra South Africa marks its 20th anniversary by signing a groundbreaking MoU with the Industrial Development Corporation to explore establishing a new vehicle assembly facility, potentially boosting local manufacturing and employment opportunities.
Unisa’s catalytic niche areas are gaining international traction as Prof LenkaBula champions Africa’s intellectual futures at global events
Unisa embraces the Fourth Industrial Revolution, focusing on AI, automation, and future careers, while fostering interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
The Mahindra XUV 3X0 is a compact SUV that’s big on features. But should you buy it?
The Mahindra XUV 3X0 has arrived as an impressive contender in the compact SUV segment, boasting a blend of style, performance, and practicality that appeals to both urban and adventurous drivers.
AutoZone BRPs sacrifice 46 workers and secure investor
AutoZone’s business rescue practitioners (BRPs) are confident they have secured an investor requiring the closure of only nine underperforming branches in southern Africa with the loss of 46 jobs, as labour demurs to the plan set for creditors’ approval next week.
Stellantis South Africa introduces youth to careers in automotive industry
On July 4, 2024, Stellantis South Africa hosted 44 members of the SOS Children’s Villages at their corporate headquarters in Midrand to introduce them to possible careers in the automotive industry.
Workers are pawns in VW’s global battles
OPINION: Auto companies are caught in a dilemma of abandoning their cash cow fossil-fuel-driven operations and moving into the uncertain, unproven and rapidly changing zero-emission technologies, writes Trevor Ngwane.
Invicta produces another solid rise in earnings despite volatile markets
Invicta Holdings’ management kept a tight grip on operations, which, with a solid operational performance, resulted in earnings a share increasing by 12% to 304 cents in the six months to September 30, CEO Steven Joffe said yesterday.
Most cars are liabilities, but these BMWs claim to be investments
With the second-hand car market growing exponentially and a sub-culture where rare and collectable cars are highly sought after, these selected BMW cars make great investments, according to Creative Rides CE Kevin Derrick.
SA car builder beats Europe's best in his BMW E9 named Nkabi
Tariq Moosa from Gauteng beat more than 6,000 of Europe’s best built cars and placed in the top five at the Slammed UK show in Birmingham, UK, in August with his custom BMW E9 2800 CS.
Local tyre makers now protected by duties from imports from China
The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC), which represents the four tyre manufacturers with plants in South Africa, yesterday welcomed the continued imposition of anti-dumping duties on passenger, truck and bus tyre imports from China.
Double shot of S-Presso: we drive Suzuki’s updated budget car
Suzuki is a master when it comes to building compact, no-fuss, fun-to-drive cars that are fuel efficient and packed with features.
Global electric vehicle sales reach record highs
Sales of electric vehicles are predicted to increase by 35% this year.