Traditional hybrid sales start declining in SA
New vehicle sales in 2025 and early 2026 in South Africa suggest the allure of traditional or closed-loop hybrids is starting to wear off among local car buyers.
Often referred to as "self-charging" hybrids in manufacturers' marketing, these...
Record sales for plug-in hybrid EVs in South Africa
As was the case with South Africa's fully electric car sales, March 2026 was a record month for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales in the country.
According to data from the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South...
BYD has not shared sales numbers after more than two years in South Africa
Over two and a half years since it launched in South Africa, Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) giant BYD has yet to share any concrete local sales figures.
While BYD had started making inroads in some large markets...
Toyota SA CEO wants ad valorem scrapped for locally-made models
Toyota South Africa CEO Andrew Kirby has called for a revision of taxes on locally made vehicles to reduce prices and enable carmakers to compete more effectively with more affordable Chinese contenders.
Speaking at the Naamsa...
Ramaphosa signs massive tax break for EV and hybrid investments into law
South Africa is poised for Chinese investment in its $27 billion automotive industry after the president signed a tax break for the production of so-called new-energy vehicles into law.
Three Chinese automakers have...
Volkswagen passenger car boss fires scary warning at SA government
Volkswagen's global passenger car boss has expressed concern over the future viability of the German automotive giant's operations in South Africa, Reuters reports.
On Friday, Volkswagen Passenger Car CEO Thomas Schäfer said...