Sep 17, 2026 | ELECTRIC VEHICLES, IN THE NEWS
Volvo Cars today launches its first ever long-range plug-in hybrids for the European and American markets, with an expected arrival in South Africa during the first half of 2027. Introducing new variants of the best-selling XC60 and XC90 SUVs. The new XC60, which also...
Sep 15, 2026 | ELECTRIC VEHICLES, IN THE NEWS
For most of driving history, the sound of excitement has been orchestrated by the internal combustion engine (ICE). The roar of exhausts, gear changes and high-revving performance signalled that drama was afoot. If it were an opera house, the ICE would play the role...
Aug 28, 2026 | ELECTRIC VEHICLES, IN THE NEWS
When the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric arrived in South Africa in the second half of 2021, the question on most people’s minds was whether an electric car made any sense here. When the car launched, the country was in the grip of a power crisis. South...
Jul 31, 2026 | ELECTRIC VEHICLES, IN THE NEWS, SUV
Every time you open a news app or scroll through tech headlines, it sounds like the driverless future is around the corner. In some countries, fully autonomous vehicles, driverless taxis, and artificial intelligence taking complete control of the steering wheel have...
Jul 29, 2026 | ELECTRIC VEHICLES, IN THE NEWS
Every electric vehicle market tracked by OLX Group (“OLX”) is still growing at double- or triple-digit rates, and Chinese automotive brands are capturing a growing share of that demand, according to new data published recently. OLX, a global online...
Jul 21, 2026 | ELECTRIC VEHICLES, IN THE NEWS, SUV
The J5 BEV will become JAECOO’s first fully electric model in South Africa, combining a 155 kW/288 N.m electric motor with a 58.9 kWh LFP battery and a claimed range of 402 km on the WLTP cycle. It will support 11 kW AC charging and DC fast charging at up to 130 kW,...
