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KANU Commercial Body Construction has officially opened its new manufacturing facility in Gqeberha, marking a major expansion in the company’s production capabilities and long-term growth strategy within South Africa’s s

Stellantis and Dongfeng Group are taking a long-standing global relationship into a new phase, announcing plans to establish a Europe-based joint venture that will span sales, distribution, manufacturing, purchasing, and

The global automotive stage is shifting rapidly, and GAC Group is stepping into the spotlight with increasing confidence. At Auto China 2026, this momentum was underscored by a Middle East and Africa media experience tou

Jetour has set its sights firmly on South Africa’s manufacturing landscape, announcing plans to begin local vehicle production from 2027. The news, delivered by Jetour International President Mr Ke Chuandeng at Auto Chin

GQEBERHA – As the final production shift of the financial year concluded on 31 March 2026, Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) quietly etched a defining chapter into its manufacturing story. Not with fireworks or sudden sp

In the coastal theatre of Knysna, where forests lean toward the sea and engines echo off the hills, Volkswagen Group Africa is preparing to turn heritage into horsepower. As the brand celebrates 75 years of manufacturing

Windsor, Ontario has quietly become one of the most important coordinates on North America’s clean-energy map. On 6 February 2026, LG Energy Solution, Stellantis and NextStar Energy confirmed a strategic ownership transition that reinforces that reality. LG Energy Solution will acquire Stellantis’ 49 per cent equity stake in NextStar Energy, assuming full ownership of Canada’s […]

Cape Town – The countdown is on for Allfashion Sourcing Cape Town 2026, returning to CTICC 2 from 14–16 July 2026. As Africa’s leading business-focused sourcing platform for the textile, fashion, and apparel industry, the event promises a dynamic convergence of creativity, manufacturing, and global sourcing opportunities. A Marketplace for Every Corner of the Fashion […]

PRETORIA, 3 February 2026 – Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Limited (“Ford South Africa”) has announced the appointment of Dustin Chick as Communications Director, effective 1 March 2026. Chick, an award-winning strategic communications leader, joins the company as it continues to innovate and strengthen its century-long presence in South Africa’s automotive industry. […]

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 02 February 2026 – Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Ltd has unveiled a striking new limited-edition Ranger XLT, now available in an exclusive exterior colour, Chill Grey. Unique to this model in South Africa, the new colour ensures the Ranger XLT stands out in both urban streets and off-road […]