South Africa

South Africa's Optimal Energy will unveil the production version of its Joule electric car at the Geneva Motor Show (March 4-14), as it becomes the first domestically developed and... 2010-03-01

The Renault-Nissan Alliance is planning the next step in its South African growth strategy, according to Renault SA's managing director, Xavier Gobille. Following their ZAR1bn investment... 2010-02-22

German premium carmaker BMW has expressed its confidence in South Africa's business environment and is optimistic about the future of its local operations following a meeting with... 2010-02-11

The South African automotive industry has suffered in the wake of the global economic crisis, with average production capacity usage reaching its lowest level ever in 2009. The sharp... 2010-02-04

South Africa's auto parts makers have warned that the proposed electricity tariff price hikes from the country's power utility Eskom would be a major blow to the industry. The warning... 2010-01-15

South Africa's fully domestic electric car, the Joule, is likely to be produced at the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ), according to sources cited by the local press.... 2009-12-18

Germany's Daimler has been awarded a contract by one of South Africa's largest transport providers to supply buses for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Autopax Passenger Service has ordered... 2009-12-16