“The main objective of that is to ensure real production in South Africa, as in the case of the BMW X3 at the Rosslyn plant — ...

One of South Africa’s biggest trade unions has confirmed that at least 14 component companies and factories closed in 2025 due to US tariffs and competition from cheap imports.

Most of the time, automakers tend to keep their lineups and naming conventions pretty similar from market to market, as it ensures consistency and brand recognition. However, occasionally, things like ...

A number of African governments are moving beyond pilot projects to implement comprehensive electric vehicle policies.

GQEBERHA, South Africa (Reuters) -South Africa and Europe should collaborate on building an alternative "value chain" for electric vehicle components such as batteries, to reduce dependence on China, ...

A fantastic homologation special, the first-ever M3 remains one of, if not the most iconic production car ever sold by BMW. However, the E30 generation had other excellent performance-oriented ...

There are life and death decisions that government must make about South Africa's vehicle industry, writes Busi Mavuso.

By Nqobile Dludla JOHANNESBURG, Jan 28 (Reuters) - South Africa's automotive industry is not calling for steep hikes in vehicle import duties and instead wants targeted auto policy adjustments to ...

Government’s attempt to convince carmakers to set up local EV production with a 150% tax rebate has failed, at least when it ...

The FINANCIAL — IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, on September 19 announced an agreement to help BMW South Africa build local capacity and support a stronger, diversified local economy through a ...

From budget city cars to ultra-luxury flagships, South Africans are increasingly spoiled for choice in electric cars.