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Absa introduces a four-year finance plan for Foton Asambe taxis, with monthly payments under R12,000, including RUTCO tracking and financial education
Absa partners with BYD to offer sustainable vehicle finance solutions, making electric vehicles more accessible across South Africa.
Motify Group sells its dealer management system business to Pinewood.AI for £2.5M, focusing on autotech solutions in Southern Africa.
Goodyear shuts its Kariega plant, ending 78 years of tire production in South Africa, affecting 900 jobs amid regional economic challenges.
Volkswagen Group Africa completes key upgrades at Kariega plant, entering commissioning phase for the A0 SUV Entry model set to launch in 2027.
In 2024, South Africa's automotive sector saw a 3% drop in new vehicle sales and a 22.8% fall in exports, marking the lowest since the pandemic.
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South Africa explores expanding its Automotive Production and Development Programme to mitigate the impact of U.S. import tariffs on vehicles.