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V8 power: Corvette Stingray makes impressive SA debut
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12/4/2025

V8 power: Corvette Stingray makes impressive SA debut

The arrival of the 2025 Corvette Stingray is bringing a welcome surge of V8 excitement to South Africa's performance car market, with early sales...

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VW advances green energy goals with solar carport expansion
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12/4/2025

VW advances green energy goals with solar carport expansion

The employee car park and service centre at Volkswagen Group Africa's (VWGA) Kariega manufacturing plant now boasts enhanced solar power...

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AI in Automotive Manufacturing: Innovation Meets Imperfection
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12/2/2025

AI in Automotive Manufacturing: Innovation Meets Imperfection

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly become the cornerstone of modern automotive manufacturing, promising precision, efficiency, and a future...

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Coega Plant Moves Forward as Stellantis Adjusts Strategy for Local Vehicle Production
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12/1/2025

Coega Plant Moves Forward as Stellantis Adjusts Strategy for Local Vehicle Production

Stellantis is strengthening its commitment to South African manufacturing as it refines its plans for the new Coega plant, an investment that...

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Hyundai Brings Car Buying Closer to Shoppers with New Cape Town Hub
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12/1/2025

Hyundai Brings Car Buying Closer to Shoppers with New Cape Town Hub

Hyundai South Africa is reshaping the way customers experience vehicle shopping with the launch of its new Hyundai Kenilworth hub in Cape Town...

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Isuzu Partnership Drives Black Industrialisation in Eastern Cape
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12/1/2025

Isuzu Partnership Drives Black Industrialisation in Eastern Cape

New Gqeberha facility strengthens black industrialisation, creates 52 jobs, and elevates South Africa’s automotive manufacturing sector.

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SAMBRA Warns Parts Shortages May Delay Repairs on Discontinued Models
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11/27/2025

SAMBRA Warns Parts Shortages May Delay Repairs on Discontinued Models

As South Africa’s automotive market undergoes rapid transformation, numerous vehicle models are being phased out or replaced. This shift brings a...

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Drivers and Riders Set to Benefit as Uber Introduces Its First Electric Fleet Option
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11/27/2025

Drivers and Riders Set to Benefit as Uber Introduces Its First Electric Fleet Option

The introduction of Uber Go Electric marks a new chapter for Uber as it broadens its focus on affordable and sustainable mobility in South Africa...

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N3 Corridor to Host Revolutionary Green Charging Network
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11/26/2025

N3 Corridor to Host Revolutionary Green Charging Network

Zero Carbon Charge has achieved a landmark moment in South Africa's transition to electric mobility, breaking ground on two ultra-fast charging...

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Blind Spots in Vehicle Design Linked to Pedestrian Crash Risk
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11/20/2025

Blind Spots in Vehicle Design Linked to Pedestrian Crash Risk

IIHS study finds vehicles with large driver-side blind spots increase left-turn pedestrian collision risk by up to 70%, urging safety improvements.

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Tata’s Rosslyn Milestone Strengthens the Automotive Repair Ecosystem
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11/18/2025

Tata’s Rosslyn Milestone Strengthens the Automotive Repair Ecosystem

Rosslyn continues to shape the direction of South Africa’s vehicle sector, and its influence is being increasingly felt within the automotive...

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New Compliance Rules Could Impact Your Business Operations
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11/17/2025

New Compliance Rules Could Impact Your Business Operations

New AARTO rules could disrupt automotive repair businesses as fines link to company registrations. Workshops must prepare now to avoid costly downtime

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