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South Africa’s automotive industry is taking a significant leap forward with the formal development of the Electromobility Occupational Skills Programme – a nationally recognised qualification designed to equip technicians with the specialised skills required to safely service and maintain electric and hybrid vehicles. The qualification process development will be led by merSETA, appointed by the […]

Suzuki Motor Corporation has officially commenced dispatch of its first battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e VITARA, alongside lithium-ion batteries for strong hybrid vehicles from India. The launch ceremony took place on 26 August at Suzuki’s Gujarat Plant, the production site of the e VITARA. The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat […]

As electric and hybrid vehicles shift from novelty to norm, the conversation around performance is expanding to include a more urgent concern: battery safety. While impressive range and futuristic features make headlines, drivers know that true confidence lies in the invisible engineering that protects them every day. The Chery Tiggo 7 CSH doesn’t just acknowledge […]

As hybrid vehicles continue to gain traction in the high-performance automotive world, Milltek Sport is making sure their exhaust notes don’t fall behind. The renowned British exhaust specialist is expanding its range of performance systems to support some of the most desirable electrified machines on the market, combining cutting-edge engineering with a distinctive sonic edge. […]

The rapid adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles has sparked innovation across the automotive industry, with tyres playing a crucial role in enhancing performance and efficiency. Meeting the unique demands of these vehicles—low rolling resistance, superior traction, and the ability to handle heavier loads—requires cutting-edge engineering. Falken Tyre Europe has risen to the challenge with […]

Milltek Sport, the premium performance exhaust specialist, is applying its expertise to enhance the sound, aesthetics and driving dynamics of a whole new generation of petrol/electric hybrid vehicles. With UK car buyers having a recognised appetite for hybrid vehicles and manufacturers also increasingly turning to the technology as a cost-effective way to lower emissions, Milltek […]

Milton Keynes, 12 February, 2024 – Addison Lee, London’s largest private hire and taxi firm, has added 600 new Volkswagen Multivan hybrid vehicles to its fleet, reflecting its commitment to premium, sustainable transport solutions. The new hybrid vehicles will replace the diesel people carriers currently on the fleet. The newly-acquired fleet of Volkswagen Multivans adds […]

Volvo Car South Africa has recorded a significant year-on-year increase in sales of its plug-in hybrid models, demonstrating the local market’s growing appetite for electrified vehicles from the Swedish luxury brand. Over the first nine months of 2023, registrations of Volvo’s plug-in hybrid vehicles in South Africa grew by more than 33% compared with the […]

McLaren celebrates this week the 10-year anniversary of the reveal of the production version of the McLaren P1™. Unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, this remarkable hypercar is recognised as a landmark both for McLaren and the development of high-performance hybrid vehicles – showcased most recently by the all-new McLaren Artura. Created with the […]

CPT SpeedStart technology validated for 1.2 million stop-starts for a new generation of micro-mild hybrid vehicles Raising the bar to 1.2 million stop-starts compares with typically 30,000 for a conventional starter motor and up to 300,000 for current generation stop-start systems … CPT is the first in the industry to set this new standard