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Geely brings E2 electric hatchback to South Africa
22+ hour, 22+ min ago (329+ words) The model is positioned in the entry-level electric vehicle segment and will be offered locally in two specification grades, Aspire and Apex. According to Jateen Daya, head of product at Geely Auto South Africa, the E2 is aimed at urban mobility,…...
Nissan in South Africa " what next?
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (296+ words) Bizcommunity Nissan in South Africa " what next? It announced that it had reached an agreement to sell its production facility in Rosslyn. This comes after 60 years of operation at the plant just outside Pretoria. The local operation produced iconic models…...
Absa boosts fuel cashback as petrol and diesel price surge hits South African consumers - On Point PR
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (293+ words) Absa Rewards has increased its fuel cashback cap and enhanced earn rates, as South Africans face one of the sharpest recent increases in fuel prices. From 1 April 2026, the price of petrol increased by more than R3 per litre, with diesel rising…...
South African farmers grapple with rising diesel costs as harvest season approaches
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (376+ words) "It's terribly expensive to buy fuel at the moment, but the question I need to answer right now is can I get fuel?" Mathews, 64, told Reuters. Farmers in South Africa and many other countries are struggling with a double price…...
China's Chery aims for 2027 start at newly acquired South Africa plant
2+ week, 1+ day ago (286+ words) Four years on from re-entering South Africa's automotive market, Chery has become a consistent top 10 player in local sales, with an average of 50, 000 units sold annually, along with a rapidly expanding network of 150 dealers nationwide. "We will try to modify…...
Ramaphosa "losing sleep" over fuel crisis as SA weighs levy cut
2+ week, 2+ day ago (277+ words) Speaking at the ANC Limpopo elective conference, Ramaphosa warned that petrol and diesel prices will rise from 1 April, driven largely by global conflict and surging oil prices. He said he has instructed ministers to urgently develop solutions to shield South…...
Cape Town bolsters maritime profile with R230m superyacht marina
4+ week, 1+ day ago (474+ words) The Quay 7 Superyacht Marina is being developed as a strategic response to evolving global maritime patterns, with instability in the Red Sea and insurance constraints accelerating the diversion of vessels away from the Suez Canal toward longer routes around the…...
Nada launches Motoring Mavericks to spark youth careers in car dealerships
4+ week, 1+ day ago (158+ words) Dealerships are fast-paced, technology-driven environments where ambitious young professionals can grow quickly, develop valuable skills and build strong earning potential," Samuel says. Many senior leaders in the industry started in entry-level roles and worked their way up." Motoring Mavericks highlights…...
Mercedes-Benz in talks to share SA factory with GWM: report
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (268+ words) Bloomberg reported that the two companies are in discussions about co-manufacturing vehicles at the facility, citing people familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified because the talks are private. According to the report, representatives from GWM have…...
Explore The New Foton Range
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (201+ words) Introducing an all-new generation range of Foton vehicles Expanding Your Horizons | Expanding Your Business | Expanding Your Green Foton's Rapid Rise: From New Entrant to Top-Tier Commercial Brand in Just Over a Year Foton's Rapid Rise: From New Entrant to Top-Tier…...