Auto Report Africa

Keeping aligned with the times and ahead of the competition, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has introduced a raft of new enhancements and product updates on the Ford Ranger, which is locally produced at Ford’s Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria. “The Ford Ranger has cemented its status as ...

Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea’s largest automaker and a proud FIFA Partner, has launched the “Be There With Hyundai” slogan competition for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™.  The competition enables football fans  to submit potential team slogans on FIFA.com for each of the 32 national teams competing in the 2018 FIFA World ...

  Mazda Southern Africa has announced the launch of  the Mazda Southern Africa Foundation Non Profit Company.  The Mazda Foundation’s aims and objectives include, but are not limited to, the provision of financial aid to funds, authorities and institutions which qualify for income tax deductibility for gifts and which provide ...

Production for the all-new 2018 Nissan LEAF is officially underway at the Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant in Smyrna, Tenn. The Nissan LEAF will be available at dealerships across United States as from next month. “We’re committed to vehicle electrification and manufacturing in the United States,” said Jeff Younginer, vice president, ...

Nissan has unveiled seven Star Wars-themed concept vehicles at the Los Angeles Auto Show in celebration of the brand’s ongoing collaboration with Lucasfilm for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The show vehicles are a dynamic display to highlight Nissan’s dramatic designs and the famous characters and crafts from the upcoming film, debuting ...

The Nigerian Government has condemned in strongest terms acts of violence perpetrated against personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) by reckless drivers who kill and injure them while on patrol through reckless driving. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Gida Mustapha, stated this while declaring ...

  In the eighth edition of the Women’s World Car of the Year awards the Hyundai IONIQ has won the ‘Supreme Award.’ All three models in the range – the IONIQ Electric, Hybrid and Plug-in hybrid – were treated as one car for voting purposes.  To identify the supreme winner, ...

… As total engine assembly reached 3.3-million units   The Ford Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth has reached significant production milestones this year as it gears up for expanded production to support the R3-billion investment in its local operations by Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa. In December 2017, ...

● As New Range Rover, Range Rover Sport Line-ups in US for First Time Land Rover has revealed an unprecedented luxury SUV at the LA Auto Show – the Range Rover SVAutobiography.  The new flagship model combines peerless craftsmanship and technology, including rear doors that close at the touch of ...

• As Volkswagen Announces Winners of the Ntinga Project Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has announced the winners of the Ntinga Project following a full day of presentations.  Five black-owned suppliers were named the winners and handed a supply contract which will come into effect once they complete a 18-month ...