

Toyota Reaches Century Milestone in Collaborative Safety Research
Toyota celebrates its 100th Collaborative Safety Research Centre project with MIT, advancing vehicle safety, automation, and driver behaviour insights

Markus Schuster Takes the Wheel at Audi South Africa
Audi South Africa appoints Markus Schuster as new head, bringing global expertise and a customer-first vision to lead the brand’s next growth phase.

Headlight Glare: The Safety Concern That Statistics Don't Support
Despite complaints, research shows headlight glare causes few night-time crashes. Modern headlights improve visibility without raising risk.

Archion Merger Aims to Strengthen Service, Efficiency and Innovation
The next phase of the integration between Japanese truck and bus giants Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso has been unveiled with the creation of...

Specialised Skills Power the Repair Industry’s Electric Future
South Africa’s repair industry adapts to the rise of New Energy Vehicles, investing in training, tools, and tech to meet EV service demands.

US Investigates Fatal Chinese Counterfeit Airbag Incidents
According to reports, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating seven incidents involving aftermarket airbag...

Passive Alcohol Detection Technology Ready for Motor Manufacturers After Decade of Development
The Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety (ACTS) President and Chief Executive Rob Strassburger recently demonstrated Driver Alcohol Detection...

Manufacturing milestone for VW with Polo locally
Volkswagen Group Africa’s Kariega plant has achieved a significant manufacturing milestone with the production of its three-millionth vehicle, a...

Chery Explores Manufacturing Partnership Options in South Africa
China's Chery is holding discussions with several South African car manufacturers regarding plant-sharing arrangements to produce its vehicles...

Foton Begins Local Assembly in South Africa
The first pre-production CKD Foton pickup has rolled off the local assembly line in South Africa, marking a key moment for the country’s...

Toyota Balances Electric Innovation with Rugged Heritage
Toyota is preparing for a busy time in 2025 and 2026 with launches that show its ability to blend future-focused technology with its traditional...

BMW Opens Ground-Breaking Debrecen Plant in Hungary
BMW has officially opened its most advanced manufacturing facility to date in Debrecen, Hungary, marking a significant milestone in the German...