The American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, Lucid says it would cut about 18% of its United States (US) workforce and announced its Chief Operating Officer (COO) Marc Winterhoff had left the company.
Polestar, the Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer majority‑owned by China’s Geely Holding, will be barred from selling cars in the United States (US) from the 2027 model year.
Despite the prospect of easing fuel prices, the unprecedented pressure felt by South Africans at the pumps has triggered a significant shift in car buying patterns locally, with motorists actively seeking options that future-proof their mobility choice.
South Africa’s search for cleaner, more affordable transport energy is set to take another step forward with the launch of the country’s first dedicated AutoGas Workshop in Johannesburg.
The inaugural Fuels Industry Imbizo under the theme “Embracing the Future of Energy Mobility”, emphasised the shift from conventional fuels towards a diversified energy mix, with growing focus on alternatives such as electric mobility.
The JAECOO J5 line-up will grow in August 2026 with the arrival of two new derivatives, the J5 SHS hybrid and the fully electric J5 BEV. Their introduction broadens the range to include petrol, hybrid and electric options, aimed at meeting varied motoring needs in South Africa.
Fiat South Africa has revealed the first micromobility vehicle, Fiat TRIS, for South Africa and selected Sub-Saharan African markets during the Transport Evolution Summit 2026.
DFSK SA, a division of WilGin Holdings, is reaffirming its commitment to reliable and affordable mobility through advanced LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) technology engineered specifically for long-term engine durability.
Nissan has taken another step in its electrification drive by debuting two all-new vehicles at the Philippine International Motor Show, using the event to underline China’s growing importance in the company’s global plans.
Electric mobility has reached a decisive turning point, with the International Energy Agency’s Global Electric Vehicle Outlook 2026 reporting that nearly 30 percent of all new cars sold worldwide this year will be electric.
South Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) market is at a pivotal moment. Progress has been made in manufacturing, registrations, and charging infrastructure, but the pace and scale of adoption will depend on decisive policy choices and coordinated industry action.
Ferrari has ushered in a new chapter of its history with a striking debut in one of Italy’s most tradition‑laden settings. The company presented its first fully electric production model, the Luce, to Pope Leo XIV at Castel Gandolfo, the papal residence overlooking Lake Albano.
Stellantis’s reported plan to invest more than €1 billion in its Mulhouse factory from 2029 could become one of the most significant industrial bets in France’s electric vehicle transition.
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