The definitive pulse of the South African automotive landscape — from manufacturing shifts to the future of mobility.
Chery South Africa will begin producing the Tiggo 4 Cross at its Rosslyn plant in 2027, creating thousands of jobs while strengthening local manufacturing and supplier development.
Volvo Trucks South Africa's battery-electric fleet has surpassed 250,000km in commercial operation, demonstrating the growing viability of electric heavy vehicles in local transport and logistics.
Stellantis South Africa has partnered with Social Coding South Africa to bring coding, robotics and digital skills training to underserved communities through a mobile technology lab.
Hyundai Automotive South Africa’s Drive Your Dreams Mentorship Programme is equipping young learners with workplace skills, industry exposure and career guidance to help bridge the gap between education and employment.
Absa and BYD have launched a new EV finance model designed around the complete ownership journey, combining vehicle finance with charging, insurance, maintenance and future resale considerations.
South African vehicle buyers are increasingly focusing on affordability, running costs, finance structures and resale values as rising ownership expenses reshape purchasing decisions.
GWM has expanded South Africa’s compact SUV market with the new ORA 5, offering buyers a choice of petrol, hybrid and fully electric powertrains in one versatile model range.
Africa’s next phase of growth will depend on stronger trade corridors, improved logistics networks and regional integration that connect economies across borders.
Strong consumer demand, improved affordability and growing interest in SUVs and electrified vehicles have helped South Africa’s automotive market reach its strongest opening four-month sales performance in more than a decade.