The automotive chip industry is set for remarkable expansion, with valuations expected to climb from $77.42 billion this year to $133.05 billion by the decade's end, according to research from MarketsandMarkets.
In a dramatic departure from bulky rooftop solar panels, Mercedes-Benz has engineered an almost impossibly thin photovoltaic coating that blankets entire vehicle surfaces, potentially adding thousands of kilometres to electric vehicles’ range annually without compromising design aesthetics.
Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) is closing Transport Month with a historic milestone in electric mobility: the EX30 Cross Country has become the first fully electric vehicle (BEV) to successfully ascend Sani Pass, one of South Africa’s most iconic and demanding mountain routes.
BYD says the arrival of the Sea Lion 5 marks another milestone in the manufacturer’s mission to help solve South Africa’s energy and mobility challenges, not just selling vehicles.
BYD (Build Your Dreams) is rapidly expanding its footprint in South Africa with a series of major investments aimed at accelerating the country’s transition to electric mobility.
Japan has lodged formal objections to Vietnam's ambitious plan to phase out petrol-powered motorbikes in Hanoi, arguing the accelerated timeline threatens to bankrupt suppliers and eliminate thousands of jobs in a market worth R85.7 billion annually, according to confidential documents obtained by Reuters.
The uptake of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) continues to gain momentum in South Africa, spurred on by the introduction of more affordable models into the local market.
South Africa is a large country but with refuelling stations nearly everywhere across towns, cities and even in remote rural areas, enough provision has been made for all types of vehicles to refuel somewhere.
The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, Leapmotor, has entered South Africa and its vehicles will soon be available at selected Stellantis dealerships across the country.
Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) hosted the Naamsa New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Road Trip 2025 at its flagship, self-funded, off-grid, solar-powered ultra-fast EV-charging station.
German luxury carmaker, Porsche AG, has significantly scaled back its electric vehicle strategy following a sharp downturn in demand, mounting pressures in China, and punitive US trade tariffs, forcing both the company and parent Volkswagen to substantially lower their profit expectations for 2025.
Volvo conducted the first public crash test with three electric vehicles in a single sequence, using the new EX90.
Stellantis, in partnership with Saft (a TotalEnergies subsidiary), has unveiled a groundbreaking prototype vehicle featuring Intelligent Battery Integrated System (IBIS) technology after years of research.
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