South Africa’s R30-per-litre fuel price milestone drives growing interest in EV’s Company News Fuel Headlines Local Industry Vehicles Volvo Volvo by Tristan Wiggill - October 8, 2026 The record fuel price comes amid rising consumer interest in new energy vehicles (NEVs), with industry data showing strong growth in sales of battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids
CHERY Q’S UP COOKING CHALLENGE WITH TOP SA CHEF TO SHOWCASE NEW EV’S ELECTRIC CAPABILITY Chery Chery Chery Company News Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - October 8, 2026 The Chery Q is a compact, fully electric vehicle Bring together 26 guests, 5 teams, ample fresh produce from the KZN Midlands, a very innovative power supply and a
Jaguar Type 01: A new era begins Company News Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Headlines LCVs and Panel Vans Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - October 8, 2026 A luxury four-door GT that looks and drives like no other electric car. A copy of nothing. Type 01 is the first Jaguar production car born under the exuberant
GWM expands P300 range with electrified P300 bakkie Bakkies Company News Electric / Hybrid Vehicle GWM Headlines LCVs and Panel Vans Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - October 6, 2026 The plug-in hybrid expands the P300 range by pairing the practicality and capability of a GWM bakkie with electric driving. It can complete routine journeys, such as school
iCAUR V27 brings electric efficiency and long-range flexibility to modern SUV drivers Company News Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Fuel Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - October 6, 2026 Built on the brand’s Golden REEV platform, the SUV offers up to 150 km of electric-only range and more than 1,000 km of combined driving range for cost-conscious
SMSA LOGISTICS ADDS MORE HINO 300 HYBRIDS TO ITS FLEET Company News Headlines Hino Hino Trucks Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - October 5, 2026 We have yet to experience a breakdown SMSA Africa Logistics Group has added a further five Hino 300 diesel-electric hybrid trucks with van bodies to its fleet after a
The Grootman has arrived: Chery South Africa reveals name of first-ever bakkie Chery Chery Chery Company News Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - October 1, 2026 South Africans have chosen Grootman as the name of Chery’s new bakkie, which is planned for local launch in the first quarter of 2027. The hybrid bakkie combines
The Volvo XC60 and XC90 begin the 2027 model year with a refined T8 plug-in hybrid Company News Headlines Local Industry Volvo Volvo Volvo by Tristan Wiggill - October 1, 2026 Integration of electrification turbocharging and variable valve timing Two new Core derivatives open the plug-in hybrid range to more customers, and pricing remains unchanged from MY26. The T8 PHEV update
Sneak Peek for Paris: First Glimpse of Stunning Opel STX Concept Company News Headlines Opel Opel Opel by Tristan Wiggill - October 1, 2026 After revealing the name of its upcoming concept Rüsselsheim. After revealing the name of its upcoming concept car as the Opel Sports Tourer eXperimental Concept, or Opel STX Concept
Chery Fund invests R1 million in Tshepong Stimulation Centre Chery Chery Chery Company News Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - September 29, 2026 The Chery Fund has committed R1 million towards the renovation and upgrade of the Tshepong Stimulation Centre. The project is being undertaken with the Paul and Humile Mashatile
