https://www.bizcommunity.com/Automotive South Africa news 15 Automotive news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/Automotive en-us Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:09:04 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/chery-to-build-omoda-c4-at-rosslyn-plant-from-2027-292337a Chery Group will begin assembling the Omoda C4 at its Rosslyn plant in Pretoria in the third quarter of 2027, with the hybrid model set to be the first version produced locally. 1-272720 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fuel-costs-pushing-sa-car-buyers-to-rethink-brand-loyalty-525920a Fuel efficiency is becoming a major consideration for South African car buyers as rising petrol and diesel prices put pressure on household budgets, according to the 2026 South African Customer Experience Report. 1-272656 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/charge-urges-ev-tax-reform-and-renewable-charging-investment-181536a Zero Carbon Charge (Charge) is calling for changes to electric vehicle (EV) taxation and funding for renewable charging infrastructure ahead of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on 21 October, arguing that vehicle affordability and charging access are key to expanding electric mobility in South Africa. 1-272638 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/roadcover-turns-21-a-crash-a-claim-a-community-969314a The lights dimmed, tyres screeched and silence fell before sirens pierced the room. 1-272634 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ford-appoints-product-communications-manager-303748a Geoff Lourens has joined the Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Limited as product communications manager, effective 1 October. 1-272623 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-land-reform-tensions-mount-as-uk-overtakes-us-in-western-cape-export-rankings-525040a Escalating public exchanges between International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola and US Ambassador Brent Bozell III over South Africa’s land-reform policies are deepening uncertainty for exporters, Exporters Western Cape (EWC) chairman, Terry Gale cautioned. 1-272576 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lexus-launches-first-fully-electric-es-in-south-africa-070535a Lexus has introduced its eighth-generation ES luxury sedan in South Africa, adding a fully electric model to the range for the first time alongside two petrol-electric hybrids. 1-272597 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-honda-cr-v-hybrid-arrives-in-south-africa-303898a Honda has launched its first hybrid CR-V in South Africa, introducing all-wheel drive as standard while cutting the SUV’s price by R91,400 compared with the outgoing model. 1-272563 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/free-state-targets-industrial-revival-with-r120bn-investment-drive-525070a President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced three major investment initiatives worth more than R120bn, aimed at reviving the Free State’s industrial base, expanding manufacturing and creating employment. 1-272536 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rwanda-to-bring-f1-back-to-africa-for-first-time-since-1993-181616a Africa will return to the Formula One calendar for the first time since 1993, with Rwanda set to host a Grand Prix from the early 2030s in a 10-year deal announced on Tuesday, 13 October. 1-272518 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa