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  • Published on 05:48 GMT

    6 new bakkies coming to South Africa – TopAuto

    At least six new bakkies are set to make their debut in South Africa. As you may already suspect, most of the new entries lined up for our market are from Chinese brands looking to expand their presence in one of the country’s most lucrative segments. This …

    Source: Ghana MMA - Neutral
  • Published on 11:02 GMT

    China’s Zero-Tariff Policy: A new era of economic opportunities and shared African growth

    DAR ES SALAAM: STARTING May 1, 2026, China will fully implement zero-tariff treatment on 100 per cent of tariff lines for 53 African countries that have established diplomatic relations with China. This historic step is set to considerably change global …

    Source: Daily News Tanzania - Pro-Government
  • Published on 04:43 GMT

    Suzuki steps up Across to new levels of upmarket hybrid SUV-dom

    Across sits above the Grand Vitara, instead of replacing it as Suzuki's new flagship, hybrid SUV. At its confirmation for South Africa near the end of last year, the Suzuki Across was viewed with an amount of scrutiny. Victoris to Across Using the name …

    Source: The Citizen (South Africa) - Center-right
  • Published on 14:23 GMT

    Road Transport Decarbonisation at the inaugural National Transport Conference

    SOUTH AFRICA urgently needs to tackle its transport-related emissions, where road transport alone accounts for 97 percent of the sector’s emissions. The inaugural National Transport Conference 2026 in Johannesburg focused on the effective transformation of …

    Source: Cape Business News - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 21, 2026

    GWM hunts South Africa factory after losing out to Chery

    Competition is heating up between incumbent global OEMs and their Chinese counterparts in South Africa. By Stewart Burnett Great Wall Motor (GWM) is weighing local manufacturing options in South Africa, with regional executives confirming discussions with …

    Source: Automotive World - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 20, 2026

    Stellantis delays South Africa plant, adds new models

    Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Stellantis South Africa has pushed back its local assembly plans by two years but will add two new models when the factory …

    Source: Times LIVE - Indeterminate
  • Published on 15:37 GMT

    Government urged to act fast to secure Eastern Cape’s manufacturing future

    SA Government is being urged to move swiftly to safeguard the Eastern Cape’s manufacturing sector, following concerns raised during a recent parliamentary oversight visit. The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition visited key industrial …

    Source: The South African - Neutral
  • Published on 12:19 GMT

    Huawei to introduce ultra-fast EV chargers

    Global technology giant Huawei is planning to introduce ultrafast charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa, signalling a major boost for the country’s transition to cleaner mobility. To read this full story, Click here to buy …

    Source: Sunday World - Neutral
  • Published on 08:23 GMT

    Lead Acid Battery Recycling Market Size, Share, Industry Growth, Emerging Trends And Forecast 2030 CAGR Of 6.3%

    (MENAFN- GetNews) The Lead Acid Battery Recycling Market is witnessing steady growth driven by rising battery consumption, strict environmental regulations, and increasing focus on resource recovery. Growing demand from automotive and industrial sectors, …

    Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
  • Published on Mar 20, 2026

    South Africa hosts week-long event to boost innovation ecosystem

    JOHANNESBURG, March 20 (Xinhua) -- South Africa is hosting its first innovation week from Monday to Friday, launching a national platform to strengthen its innovation ecosystem. The week-long event, held in Johannesburg and across the country, has brought …

    Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Mar 21, 2026

    The future of Africa will be shaped by investment rather than aid

    After two hours the cavalcade reached its destination: Kabanga, home to one of the world’s prime untapped sources of nickel, a metal used in batteries for electric vehicles. Though geologists first discovered its potential 50 years ago, it is only now that …

    Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
  • Published on Mar 20, 2026

    South Africa: Committee on Trade Says Urgent Action Is Needed to Secure Manufacturing Future in Eastern Cape | Africa ...

    The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition concluded its oversight visit to the Eastern Cape province’s industrial zones, that contribute to industrial growth and job creation. On Thursday, 19 and Friday, 20 March 2026, the committee …

    Source: Ghana MMA - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 21, 2026

    Volvo ES90 shows how luxury has shifted to electric minimalism

    Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn It’s quite fascinating how the luxury car archetype has evolved over the last decade. It used to be a simple recipe …

    Source: Business Day - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 20, 2026

    GWM launches electrified HAVAL H6 PHEV in South Africa

    GWM has expanded its electrified vehicle line-up with the launch of the new HAVAL H6 PHEV, a plug-in hybrid SUV designed to combine electric efficiency with long-distance capability and intelligent all-wheel-drive performance. Positioned within the popular …

    Source: Sunday World - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 20, 2026

    Another Chinese SUV brand to launch in South Africa this year

    South Africa’s EV market is about to get a fresh contender, and it’s not your typical city-focused SUV. iCaur, part of the Chery Holding Group, is launching locally in May 2026 with two electric SUVs: the V23 and the 03T. Both lean into a more rugged, …

    Source: The South African - Neutral
  • Published on 00:05 GMT

    The reincarnation of Honda Ballade

    The Honda Ballade interior. YOU probably remember the Honda Ballade as one of the hottest cars to own if you grew up in the 1980s. Your elders will likely become lost in a moment of nostalgia when they recount their experiences with their Ballade to you …

    Source: Zimbabwe Independent - Indeterminate
  • Published on 15:37 GMT

    Elon Musk launches ‘Terafab’ project to make own AI chips

    Elon Musk has announced a plan to make chips for artificial intelligence, robotics and data centres in space, in the latest bold project by the world’s richest person. The “Terafab”, a manufacturing facility based near Austin, Texas, will aim to produce …

    Source: The South African - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 19, 2026

    5 most economical petrol-electric hybrids in South Africa

    Here are the five most economical petrol-electric hybrids on sale in South Africa right now. As mentioned, the Middle East conflict looks like it will bring record fuel price increases in April 2026. Unfortunately, diesel users look like they will be worst …

    Source: The South African - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 19, 2026

    GWM confirms it plans to build vehicles in South Africa

    Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) is weighing whether to share a manufacturing facility with another carmaker in …

    Source: Business Day - Neutral

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