Thomas Ingenlath returns to Volvo Cars as Chief Design Company News Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Headlines Local Industry Passenger Vehicles Volvo Volvo by Tristan Wiggill - January 8, 2026 Volvo Cars recently announced the appointment of Thomas Ingenlath as Chief Design Officer, effective 1 February 2026. The appointment marks the return of one of the most influential
BYD’s Shark and Dolphin Surf Nominated for 2026 Car of the BYD Company News Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 BYD Auto South Africa is thrilled to announce that its innovative Dolphin Surf and Shark 6 models have been nominated for the prestigious 2026 South African Car of
Double strike for Chery as Tiggo 7 CSH and Tiggo 9 power Chery Company News Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - December 11, 2025 Chery South Africa has earned two coveted places among the semi-finalists in the 2026 South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition, with the Tiggo 9 and Tiggo
JAECOO South Africa announces launch of new J5 Core variant Company News Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Headlines Jaecoo Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - December 11, 2025 JAECOO South Africa has expanded the J5 range with the arrival of the new Core trim, a value-focused entry point designed to broaden the brand’s appeal without compromising
Volvo XC90 and XC60 lead South Africa’s pre-owned PHEV Company News Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Headlines Local Industry Volvo by Tristan Wiggill - December 10, 2025 Volvo Car South Africa continues to strengthen its position as a leader in South Africa’s electrified vehicle landscape, with the brand’s plug-in hybrid models ranking first and second
OMODA & JAECOO South Africa offers customers free holiday Company News Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Headlines Jaecoo Local Industry Omoda by Tristan Wiggill - December 9, 2025 As the holiday season approaches and many families prepare for long journeys, OMODA & JAECOO South Africa is offering a complimentary 15-minute Holiday Vehicle Health Check to help
CHERY SA CONTINUES TO BREAK SALES RECORDS Chery Company News Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - December 8, 2025 It’s exactly one year since Chery South Africa celebrated its best ever sales performance, with just over 2 000 units sold. Twelve months on, and the brand has
Volvo Car South Africa enhances EX30 experience with full Company News Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Headlines Local Industry Volvo by Tristan Wiggill - December 4, 2025 Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) is pleased to announce the upcoming activation of in-car data connectivity for your EX30 electric vehicle. This enhanced connectivity service has officially been
HINO WILL AGAIN BE ONLY TRUCK FROM ASIA TO CONTEST DAKAR Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Headlines Hino by Tristan Wiggill - December 4, 2025 Hino, one of Japan’s leading truck manufacturers, will again be the only entry from a truck maker based in Asia to contest the Dakar Rally. Hino, which will
HINO GAVE SEVERAL GLIMPSES INTO THE FUTURE AT JAPAN MOBILITY Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Headlines Hino by Tristan Wiggill - December 4, 2025 Hino Motors, a leading truck and bus manufacturer in Japan, gave visitors to the recent Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo several glimpses into the future in terms of
