The WeBuyCars share price took a beating on Tuesday after a trading update disappointed investors.

Changan South Africa is launching the world’s first range-extending electric vehicle (REEV) Bakkie in South Africa.

BYD is investing heavily in South Africa’s energy infrastructure, which includes launching 1MW fast-charging stations.

South Africans are being warned of a group literally hijacking motorists and forcing them to pay to retrieve their vehicles.

The large number of Chinese brands now competing in South Africa could end up being a problem for the brands themselves. 

Stellantis South Africa has announced a new electric vehicle brand for South Africa.

An expert warns that South Africans must understand that the imminent rollout of the AARTO Act will have major consequences for South African motorists.

American carmaker Ford has scaled back its South African operations, confirming the retrenchment of nearly 500 workers across its plants in Pretoria and Gqeberha.

This model is moving up on hijackers’ list in South Africa, with a case of a group specifically targeting the car, particularly in Gauteng. 

Airports Company South Africa has activated a full-scale emergency at King Shaka International Airport.

Another international Chinese carmaker is making a return to South Africa after exiting more than a decade ago.

Nissan has committed to expanding its operations in South Africa amid a wider global restructuring, and in the face of major difficulties for other carmakers in the country.

Premium car brand Mercedes-Benz is mulling options for its South African operations after the US tariffs and tanking of AGOA have hit the auto sector hard.

The new traffic laws could stop motorists from selling their cars if they have unresolved fines.

The National Land Transport Amendment Act will soon come into operation in South Africa and will bring new regulations into the e-hailing industry.

UK-based Compare the Market has named South Africa as one of the worst countries in the world to drive in.

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has issued a major safety recall for multiple models in the country, but especially Ford Ranger drivers.

The procurement of new driving licence printing machines is on hold indefinitely, and South Africans can expect the backlog to continue into next year.

Chinese car brands in South Africa could be facing a double blow as both local and international pressures threaten their competitive edge. 

India’s largest automotive company is relaunching in South Africa with four new passenger vehicles.

Cheaper car brands like Mahindra and Chery are ramping up capacity in South Africa to meet growing demand – as premium brands like Mercedes and BMW continue to sink.