CASABLANCA, October 30, 2024 – Stellantis Middle East & Africa (MEA) is endorsing “La Croisière Verte”, a remarkable 14,000-kilometer journey across Africa in four fully-electric Citroën AMIs, organized by entrepreneur and former rally driver Éric Vigouroux. This event celebrates 100 years since André Citroën’s legendary “Croisière Noire”, capturing the same adventurous spirit, now routed towards …
South Africans Keen on Electrified Vehicles, Despite Infrastructure Concerns, According to Ford’s Latest Study
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 29 October 2024– More than 40 percent of South Africans are considering purchasing an electrified vehicle1 in the next five years according to a recent survey2 by Ford Motor Company, with most preferring hybrid technology. As part of its multi-market research, Ford spoke with South African car owners and those looking to …
New Alfa Romeo Junior wins “autonis” design award
Another design award for the new Alfa Romeo Junior: with its victory in the “autonis” competition, the new compact sports car not only expands its trophy collection, but also carries on the Italian brand’s great tradition studded with a long series of successes in the annual design competition organized by the German magazine auto motor …
Stellantis and Factorial Take Next Step to Accelerate the Future of Electric Vehicles with Solid-State Battery Technology
Amsterdam and Woburn, MA – October, 2024 – Stellantis N.V. and Factorial Inc. (Factorial) unveiled the next chapter in their partnership to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation electric vehicles (EVs) powered by Factorial’s solid-state battery technology. This initiative builds upon the $75 million investment Stellantis made in Factorial in 2021.Stellantis will launch a demonstration …
Pioneering Past, Innovative Future – Ford Continues Building a Powerful Legacy in South Africa
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 26 October 2024 – It has been an entire year since Ford South Africa kicked off its Centenary celebrations, marking the company’s exceptional legacy that helped create and shape the automotive industry that we have today – one that, in 2023, accounted for 5.3 percent of the country’s total GDP and 21.9 percent of …
REDEFINING THE AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE WITH Ronnie’s Motors JETOUR EAST LONDON
Located in the heart of Beacon Bay, Ronnie’s Motors has been a cornerstone of automotive excellence for many years. With their latest Jetour dealership, this well-established Eastern Cape automotive retailer is taking their commitment to customer satisfaction and innovative vehicles to new heights. “At Ronnie’s Motors, we pride ourselves on quality, reliability, and unparalleled service. …
Introducing the JAECOO J5: big on features and innovation – coming soon to South Africa
JAECOO is excited to announce the arrival of the all-new J5, which was revealed at the 2024 OMODA & JAECOO International User Summit in Wuhu, China, this October. With sophisticated luxury features and a sleek design, the J5 aims to set a new standard in the compact SUV class. The highly anticipated JAECOO model combines …
Pilot modern farming with e-tractors: Volkswagen Group Africa announces the start of operations of a multifunctional facility in Africa
Kariega/Kigali –Volkswagen Group Africa has announced the start of operations of its multifunctional facility to pilot modern farming with e-tractors in Africa. The facility is in Gashora, Rwanda, about 60km from the capital, Kigali. The GenFarm Project is a holistic ecosystem of e-powered mechanised farming service for rural areas in Africa that is reliable, sustainable …
Stunning victory and double podium finish for Hyundai in Central European Rally
Hyundai Motorsport is celebrating a stunning victory – and double podium finish – after an exciting Super Sunday racing of the Central European Rally in which Ott Tänak took control. The rally win, which culminated with Sunday’s final stages on German tarmac, comes ten years after Alzenau-based Hyundai Motorsport’s debut win in WRC, also on home …
GWM PERFORMANCE HYBRIDS LEAD THE WAY IN SOUTH AFRICA
Cape Town, South Africa, 22 October 2024 – GWM has announced that it now offers Hybrid Electric Vehicle variants across their entire range of models – making GWM the first automotive manufacturer in South Africa to achieve this milestone. A global leader in HEV technology, GWM’s current range includes the best-selling HAVAL JOLION PRO Hybrid, …