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,...
Jun 30, 2026 | ELECTRIC VEHICLES, IN THE NEWS, SUV
Lexus South Africa proudly announces its partnership with Decorex 2026 Africa’s leading design showcase for the fourth consecutive year. The continued partnership with Decorex aligns Lexus with this year’s evocative theme, The Soft Life, a celebration of intentional...
Jun 11, 2026 | ELECTRIC VEHICLES, IN THE NEWS
FIAT South Africa reveals the first micro-mobility vehicle for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa markets, the FIAT TRIS. FIAT’s global micromobility vision continues to deliver simple, efficient and socially relevant mobility solutions designed for real urban life...
