
European car giant bringing new luxury cars to South Africa
Volvo is bringing two new electric vehicles to South Africa in 2026, with the Swedish company expanding its luxury options.
THURSDAY, 09 APRIL 2026, 15:41

Volvo is bringing two new electric vehicles to South Africa in 2026, with the Swedish company expanding its luxury options.

Toyota has officially revealed the next-generation Hilux, confirming one of the most anticipated motoring announcements of the year.

Chery makes the most popular Chinese vehicle in South Africa, with around 60 units sold every day across the country.

There are eight cars from several brands that have reached the end of their production, as the brands have announced that they will be discontinued in 2025.

A Chinese car giant has doubled down on its plans to establish a vehicle assembly plant in South Africa.

A major update about digital licences could mean the beginning of the end for physical plastic licence cards in South Africa.

Major Chinese vehicle brand, Changan, has officially launched in South Africa through a partnership with Saudi mobility group, Jameel Motors South Africa.

The new national requirements for vehicle licences have been delayed, but the City of Cape Town said that a new directive will come out in a year.

The Department of Transport (DoT) has confirmed significant progress in reducing the massive backlog and waiting time for driving licence cards.

The city has noted that new high-tech cameras will be gradually introduced, with AI cameras currently waiting approval from the DPP.

BAIC will soon start building its new B30 SUV at its R11 billion factory in the Eastern Cape.

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.