South Africa’s Zimi Raises R50m for EV Expansion
The transition towards electric mobility across Africa received a notable boost this month after South African ...
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Toyota plans major India expansion with three new plants
Toyota Motor Corporation is reported to be planning a significant expansion of its manufacturing footprint in ...
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Zimbabwe Expands Electric Vehicle Market as BYD Expands into Southern African Market
Electric vehicles are beginning to register measurable growth in Zimbabwe as the country navigates the global ...
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Mercedes-Benz Reports Sharp Decline in 2025 Profits
The Mercedes-Benz Group has reported a steep drop in its full-year net profits for 2025, revealing ...
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BYD’s Landmark Year Signals South Africa’s Shift Toward Sustainable Mobility
In 2025, BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles, achieved a defining milestone in ...
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Chinese Automakers Signal Deeper African Commitment as GWM and Chery Plan South African Assembly
Chinese automotive giants Great Wall Motors (GWM) and Chery Automobile Co. Ltd. have announced plans to ...
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Chinese Automotive Innovation Accelerates Egypt’s Vehicle Assembly Expansion
In the industrial heart of Egypt’s Giza Governorate, the production floor of Jetour Auto’s welding facility ...
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Abey Kgotle Appointed Co-CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa
Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) has announced a pivotal leadership restructuring, naming Abey Kgotle as incoming co-Chief ...
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Scania Expands South African Footprint with New Regional Product Centre
Scania Southern Africa has inaugurated a new Regional Product Centre (RPC) in Aeroton, Johannesburg, marking a ...
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Volkswagen Group Africa Achieves Record Polo Exports Amid Improved Economic Conditions
Volkswagen Group Africa (VGA) announced a historic milestone in 2024, exporting 131,485 Polo vehicles to Europe ...
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