South African carmaker panic over US 25% import tariff
The United States government's 25% import tariff on cars and key vehicle parts is another blow to the already-besieged South African automotive manufacturing industry.
President Donald Trump imposed the tariff through the signing of a...
Electric car sales surge in South Africa
Electric vehicle (EV) sales started with a bang in 2023, with 232 units sold in the first quarter of the year — nearly half the number sold in the whole of 2022.
This is according to the latest sales figures published in the National Association of...
All the electric vehicles coming to South Africa in 2023 — including the most affordable yet
A slew of new electric vehicles (EVs) is set to roll out in South Africa in 2023.
Last year saw the highest number of new electric car models launched to the local market yet.
South Africa's best-selling car brands
Toyota is the most popular car brand in South Africa, and by some margin, with the manufacturer selling 62,234 more vehicles in 2022 than the next best-selling brand, Volkswagen.
According to data from the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers...
Electric cars and hybrids coming to South Africa in 2023
Several new fully-electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids are set to hit South Africa's roads in 2023.
2022 has been a bumper year for sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in the country. Numerous new models entered the market, and consumers...
Electric vehicle sales on the up in South Africa — most popular models and pricing
The uptake of fully electric vehicles (EVs) has been slow in South Africa, but data from the Automotive Business Council (Naamsa) reveals that sales are rising.
With 205 fully electric vehicles sold by mid-year...