Aligning with the priorities of the Volkswagen brand worldwide, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has set its sights on an ambitious goal: for its Kariega plant to become a carbon neutral production plant by 2030. VWSA is already well on their way to achieving this, putting environmental sustainability first through ...

The automotive sector has endured sustained pressure for several months now, exacerbated by the relatively high cost of vehicle ownership as a result of increased fuel prices, high inflation and high lending rates, among other factors. The impact has been felt across the board, including the budget and premium segments. ...

Around two-thirds of non-EV drivers say they will still not be switching to an electric car any time soon. A recent survey conducted by Refused Car Finance shows a number of customers said they would not consider buying an electric car as their next vehicle. Consumers who did not already own an ...

Announced in July 2023, IONNA, the joint venture to build a high-powered EV charging network across North America, has received approval from regulatory authorities, and is now officially commencing operations. IONNA is a joint venture of seven of the world’s foremost automakers: BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and ...

She is about 1.5 meters tall, weighs 49 kilogrammes and, in dummies of the newest generation, has numerous sensors on various body parts with up to 150 measuring points. For 20 years now, the so-called ‘fifth percentile female’ has been a driver, front passenger and rear passenger in Mercedes-Benz frontal ...

Jeanne Esterhuizen is the President, Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), a perpetual corporate entity representing the interests of approximately 8,500 retail and wholesale motor industry establishments in South Africa. In this exclusive interview with AUTO REPORT AFRICA, Esterhuizen, who has put in over three decades in different top level capacities in the automotive ...

The newly-developed additive protects the SCR system for exhaust gas treatment against damage. Anyone who drives a modern series-production diesel has to fill up not only with fuel, but also with urea. Dissolved in water, it is sold under the name AdBlue® . Only with this reducing agent can vehicle ...

Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) has announced the appointment of Maretha Gerber as the new President and Group CEO . Maretha, a born and bred South African, makes history by being the first female appointed in this role at DTSA. This transition follows the current President and Group CEO, Michael ...

The 6th generation of Honda’s most popular SUV, the Honda CR-V, hit the dealerships and showrooms across South Africa this Thursday, 9 February 2024. It is perfect for daily life or weekend escapes, with a rugged and sophisticated design inside and out, a more spacious interior, increased utility and a ...

Renault Group has announced the appointment of 46-year-old Capucine Lorenzi as head of procurements for the Alpine brand . Her appointment takes effect from  26 February 2024. She will join the Alpine Management Committee and report directly to Philippe Krief, Alpine CEO. Lorenzi will report operationally to François Provost, Renault Group Chief Procurement, ...