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South Africa’s Road to Decarbonising Transport
Toyota Showcases Hydrogen Mobility at B20 Summit, Driving Sustainability and Innovation
Johannesburg – In a bold statement of commitment to sustainable economic growth and climate-resilient innovation, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) partnered with Air Products, Valterra Platinum, and SASOL to provide zero-emission mobility for speakers at this year’s B20 Summit. The initiative featured chauffeur-driven rides in two Toyota Mirai Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs), highlighting Toyota’s leadership […]
Electric Micro Mobility: South Africa’s Pathway to Sustainable Mobility and Job Creation
By Linda Cele, Products Head Key Accounts & Partnerships: Fleet Management and Leasing, WesBank 28 October 2025 – Sustainability is no longer a distant ideal; it is an urgent economic and societal imperative. Around the world, trillions of dollars are being invested in solutions that balance economic growth with environmental responsibility. Yet, Africa’s share of […]
Safeguarding Mobility: Why Comprehensive Insurance Is a Non-Negotiable Lifeline for South African Motorists
15 October 2025 — As South Africa commemorates Transport Month this October, the spotlight falls not only on the infrastructure that drives the nation forward, but also on the individual responsibility that underpins mobility — protecting the vehicles that keep our economy moving. Reliable transport remains a cornerstone of personal prosperity and economic growth, yet […]
AutoZone’s Comeback: A Masterclass in Resilience and Rebuilding South Africa’s Aftermarket Backbone
Over the past decade, the South African automotive aftermarket has been tested like never before. Between stagnant economic growth, global disruptions, and shifting market dynamics, survival has demanded more than just business acumen—it has required grit, adaptability, and vision. Few stories embody these qualities more compellingly than the journey of AutoZone. What began as a […]
Driving Economic Growth: The Vital Role of the Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket
In anticipation of the November 2024 editions of Automechanika Johannesburg and the Futuroad Expo, Messe Frankfurt South Africa hosted the second of four Breakfast events for CEOs and senior industry leaders on 3 May at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit’s Conference Centre. This event spotlighted the pivotal role of the commercial vehicle aftermarket in South […]
WESBANK – ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN AFFECTS NEW VEHICLE SALES
01 September 2015: The slowdown in economic growth, combined with interest rate hikes, has negatively impacted South Africa’s new vehicle sales. According to the latest figures from the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), sales of new vehicles during August declined 8.2%, year-on-year. A total of 51 055 new vehicles sold in August, […]
Audi South Africa partners with the SA Innovation Summit
The SA Innovation Summit has become a noteworthy South African event, aspiring to raise awareness in innovation, facilitate collaboration and amplify South Africa’s competitive edge and accelerate economic growth. Audi South Africa is proud to be associated with the South African Innovation Summit in 2014 as a sponsor of the CEO Spotlight Debate and is […]
BMW i attends the Energy Efficiency Forum 2014
BMW i attends the Energy Efficiency Forum 2014. In the spotlight: The BMW i3 and BMW i8 as visionary mobility solutions for a sustainable future. Monaco. Under the theme of “Energy efficiency and its contribution to sustainable economic growth”, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, Johnson Controls and The Climate Group held the fourth […]
Standard Bank Comments on NAAMSA November Automotive Sales South Africa
General comments on NAAMSA sales numbers: Despite a lower economic growth environment, there are a number of factors that continued to support domestic sales. These include historically low interest rates, ongoing improvement in vehicle affordability in real terms and higher demand for credit by households. The year to date growth in total vehicle sales of […]
CUTTING FUEL DUTY WOULD BE A WIN-WIN FOR BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT
Initial findings from an independent report by the Centre for Economics and Business Research supports the Freight Transport Association’s assertion that cutting fuel duty would be good for business, promote economic growth, create jobs and have only a negligible impact on the Treasury’s fuel tax take.
2012 – A FLEET OPTIMIST’S GUIDE
Despite most economists producing a dire prognosis for the year ahead, the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association has engaged in some positive thinking by producing a ‘Fleet Optimists’ guide to 2012. “With economic growth slipping across the world and austerity measures biting hard in the UK, business is not going to get any easier […]