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VWSA looking to produce EVs by 2035

VWSA looking to produce EVs by 2035

by | 9 Jan 2023 | News

While Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) is remaining focused on internal combustion engines for the foreseeable future, the company’s new chief executive officer (CEO), Martina Biene, has expressed interest in electric vehicles (EVs). She believes that South Africa will...
TASEZ now running at full capacity

TASEZ now running at full capacity

by | 20 Dec 2022 | News

The Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) is officially running at full capacity now that the next-generation Ford Ranger has started production. All ten automotive component manufacturing facilities within the TASEZ are now in full production. This...
The current boom in the used car industry

The current boom in the used car industry

by | 13 Dec 2022 | News

The second-hand car market is thriving in South Africa. Businesses specialising in used car sales are booming; look at WeBuyCars, which recently purchased the TicketPro Dome and converted it into a mega showroom for over 1400 used vehicles. The company’s new goal is...
In-depth look at the new Suzuki Celerio

In-depth look at the new Suzuki Celerio

by | 8 Dec 2022 | News

Suzuki is leading the way in terms of affordable cars in South Africa. Most of their vehicles are compact, even the highly popular Suzuki Jimny, which makes them less expensive to manufacture and to buy. The Japanese brand has just launched its updated Celerio in...
VWSA to target Asia and South American markets

VWSA to target Asia and South American markets

by | 2 Dec 2022 | News

Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) is looking to Asia and South America for potential new markets for its petrol and diesel vehicles. This comes after the European Union (EU) announced further restrictions on internal combustion engines and a marked shift towards electric...
The significance of the African automotive sector

The significance of the African automotive sector

by | 28 Nov 2022 | News

The automotive sector is core to the continent’s industrialisation and manufacturing output. It is also starting to play a more significant role in the global new energy vehicle (NEV) value chain, with many countries starting to adopt policies around electrification...
Volvo Trucks SA begins manufacturing Euro-5 specs

Volvo Trucks SA begins manufacturing Euro-5 specs

by | 22 Nov 2022 | News

Volvo Trucks South Africa has commenced assembly of Euro-5 specification trucks at its facility in Durban. While Euro-5 trucks have been sold in SA since 2012, this is the first time these specs are being included on locally-manufactured lorries.  This is the fifth...
Ford Ranger: The most exported car from SA

Ford Ranger: The most exported car from SA

by | 15 Nov 2022 | News

The outgoing Ford Ranger is currently the most exported vehicle from South Africa, with just under 10 000 units being shipped from its assembly plant every month. Ford South Africa currently exports to over 100 markets worldwide and these volumes have been steadily...
What features are essential in new cars?

What features are essential in new cars?

by | 1 Nov 2022 | News

Modern vehicles are awash with new technologies and systems designed to make ownership easier and driving more pleasurable. While most of these features depend on your budget and the market segment of the car that you’re buying, there are some features that you should...
SA has less than two years to shift to NEVs

SA has less than two years to shift to NEVs

by | 20 Oct 2022 | News

According to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers South Africa (Naamsa), South Africa has less than two years to make a positive swing toward new-energy vehicles (NEVs). The need to increase local manufacturing capabilities and support the rollout of...