Industry share critical insights at Automechanika CEO event
On Friday, 31 January, prominent figures in the automotive industry met at the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Johannesburg for a combined Automechanika CEO lunch and networking event. The discussions focused on electric mobility, African market opportunities, and South Africa’s automotive landscape transformation. The event featured... Read more
2024’s vehicle sales decline despite late-year recovery
December vehicle sales in South Africa rose for the third consecutive month, increasing by 2.5% compared to December 2023. This growth was primarily driven by an 8.2% rise in passenger car sales, with the rental industry continuing to play a significant role in the segment, accounting for 10.9% of... Read more
VWSA ends 2024 with production record
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has concluded 2024 on a high note by celebrating its all-time production record of 167,084 vehicles.  This is the highest number of vehicles produced at the Kariega plant since the first Beetle rolled off the production line 73 years ago. The new production record surpasses... Read more
Ford achieves record exports, domestic sales in November 2024
Ford South Africa notched up two significant achievements in November 2024 by leading the vehicle exports for the month and recording its highest monthly sales volume in more than three years, which placed it fourth overall on the domestic sales charts. A total of 10 574 Rangers were exported from... Read more
Isuzu spreads cheer with “Buckets of Blessings”
As the festive season brings people together, Isuzu Motors South Africa, in partnership with Rise Against Hunger NPO and Love Story NPC, continued its tradition of making a meaningful difference in the communities it serves. Through the “Isuzu cares; I care too” employee volunteerism drive, Isuzu employees came to... Read more
Elidz-AIDC EC partnership yields electric bus investment
This week, the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) and the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) Eastern Cape have started to see the results of their combined efforts towards attracting new automotive investments into the Eastern Cape province. This follows the signing of a collaboration agreement between these two government entities,... Read more
Ramaphosa’s debate to help unlock Bay’s potential as Africa’s auto hub
The President’s Debate panel discussion, which will take place at the Annual General Meeting of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber on 6 June 2024, promises to be a significant and insightful event, focusing on the potential of Nelson Mandela Bay as the automotive hub on the African continent.... Read more
Earth Hour, not just a passing hour at VW
Earth Hour at Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) is more of a long-term commitment than one hour of mitigation. In fact, sound environmental practices form an integral part of the company’s purpose.  However, to keep everyone loyal to the cause, Volkswagen operations across the globe observe #Project1Hour every year... Read more
VW’s sells the most popular vehicles in SA
74% of Volkswagen vehicles sold in South Africa in 2022 were either the Polo Vivo, Polo or the T-Cross.  “In 2022, Volkswagen sold 63 601 (Volkswagen Passenger Cars: 58 447, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: 5 154) vehicles in the local market with a total passenger car market share of 16.4%,”... Read more
Ford is the 2022 EC Exporter of the Year
Ford Motor Company’s Struandale Engine Plant in Gqeberha has been crowned the overall winner of Exporters Eastern Cape’s annual Exporter of the Year awards for 2022. The announcement was made at the 27th edition of the prestigious awards at a gala dinner held at the Boardwalk Convention Centre on... Read more
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