For now, it remains unknown as to whether the workforce cuts will be expanded to Volkswagen South Africa.

Three diamonds will introduce a new three-row SUV in 2025, though it remains tight lipped as to whether this will revive the Pajero name.

A new option for Stellantis’ still mystery bakkie on-track for local production in 2026, the Titano, for now, remains a left-hand-drive only model.

Previous trio of conventional petrol engine models have seemingly all been dropped.

With an offset of 45 000 units in November, EV sales dropped 22%.

Japanese marque’s Australian division confirms its want a more powerful variant instead of an aesthetically enhanced “sticker package”.

Japanese Domestic Market model will have optional four-wheel-drive and a market first five-speed manual as standard on the new mild-hybrid.

Externally revised new flagship electric Mini still has a range of 402 km. but will the same performance as standard.

First ever performance CLE again makes use of an electrified straight-six engine, albeit with power than in the E53 it replaces.

It remains to be seen whether the updates will be expanded to the Indonesian-made model, or remain bespoke to the Indian version.