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Electric Confidence with Geely’s E5 Apex Plus

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May 14, 2026

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Electric Confidence with Geely’s E5 Apex Plus

Geely’s E5 Apex Plus SUV brings 160 kW electric performance, 450 km range, fast charging and premium tech to South Africa’s EV market.

Lexus reveals its boldest electric move yet with the new TZ SUV

Lexus unveils the all-electric TZ three-row SUV with 640km range, 300kW AWD power and luxury-focused family comfort.

SVI’s MAX Recon 6x6 Turns the Land Cruiser into a Rapid-Deployment Tactical Workhorse

SVI’s MAX Recon 6x6 transforms the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series into a modular tactical platform with armour and weapon systems.

Selling Speed, Missing Safety: Researchers raise alarm over car marketing trends

New IIHS research warns that performance-focused car advertising may normalise speeding and undermine road safety efforts.

Europe’s €200 billion EV Bet Meets the Reality Test

Europe has committed nearly €200 billion to strengthen its EV supply chain and reduce reliance on China’s battery dominance.

Opel charts bold course with Leapmotor alliance

Opel is preparing to take a decisive step in its electrification journey with the development of a new all-electric SUV in the C-segment, a category that remains fiercely competitive across Europe. The project, unveiled as part of Opel’s evolving model strategy, is intended to extend the brand’s line-up while showcasing the benefits of global collaboration. The SUV will be designed in Rüsselsheim and developed jointly by teams in Germany and China, with Leapmotor’s advanced electric architecture and battery technology forming the backbone of the newcomer. Opel will contribute its hallmark design language, chassis engineering, and interior innovations, ensuring the vehicle reflects both German precision and international innovation. Production is under evaluation at Stellantis’ Zaragoza plant in Spain, already home to the Opel Corsa since 1982. Opel CEO Florian Huettl emphasised that the partnership with Leapmotor could reduce development time to less than two years, enabling sales to begin as early as 2028. Xavier Chéreau, Chairman of the Opel supervisory board, described the initiative as a fusion of German engineering excellence with global technological speed. The cooperation strengthens Opel’s role as a driver of electrification within Stellantis, with feasibility studies and pre-development work already under way.

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