The rollout brings a standalone electric vehicle nameplate to South Africa and aligns with Chery’s wider international push.

The number of vehicles in Africa is expected to double between now and 2050—faster than on any other continent. The question is not whether mobility will increase, but how. A new study led by ...

Credit: Anton Pentegov/Shutterstock.com. Toyota has reportedly announced plans to launch three fully-electric vehicle (EV) models for sale in South Africa in 2026. This move will see the automotive ...

The move marks Chery’s latest push into emerging electric vehicle markets, as Chinese carmakers seek to strengthen their ...

The transport department has published a proposed new Rest and Service Facilities (RSF) policy, with significant implications ...

In 2025, South Africa's new energy vehicle (NEV) market saw a significant 73% growth, driven primarily by used hybrid sales, which accounted for 85% of the NEVs sold and showed a 76% increase from ...

David Richard Walwyn receives funding from the National Research Foundation for this research. South Africa has committed to reaching phasing out human-caused carbon pollution by 2050. To get there, ...

As part of the global push to reduce transportation sector emissions, countries are accelerating their shifts to electric mobility (e-mobility). Emerging economies, particularly India and across ...

This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which pairs journalists from Sinophone and Global Majority countries to investigate the effects of Chinese ...

Chinese and Indian carmakers are reshaping South Africa's auto market as consumers shift toward lower-priced vehicles. Brands such as Chery and Great Wall Motor have gained market share as weak ...

Africa's push to decarbonize freight is gaining momentum as Cape Town-based Zero Carbon Charge rolls out fully off-grid, solar-powered charging hubs for electric trucks along South Africa's key N3 ...