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Ford celebrates 100 years in SA by announcing R5.2 billion investment in local PHEV manufacturing

By Staff Writer 9 November 2023

Ford Motor Company is celebrating its 100-year legacy in South Africa with the announcement of a R5.2 billion investment in its local operations for the production of the first-ever Ford Ranger... FULL STORY >

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Porsche names its first fully electric car the Taycan

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 13 June 2018

Initially named the Mission E during concept stage, now Porsche's first fully electric vehicle is named the Taycan. Is Mission E still off the table? FULL STORY >

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Consumer Reports gives Model 3 endorsement following Tesla's update

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 1 June 2018

The short saga between Consumer Reports and Tesla appears to have ended, with the former now endorsing the Model 3 following a recent update. FULL STORY >

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Tesla planning for full global Model 3 launch in 2019

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 29 May 2018

The electric car company's flagship vehicle is being readied for a larger release, with Elon Musk noting that global availability is scheduled for 2019. FULL STORY >

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Tesla performance Model 3 does 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 21 May 2018

Elon Musk confirms specs and pricing for a performance model version of the Model 3 on Twitter. FULL STORY >

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Elon Musk bills upcoming Tesla Model Y as manufacturing revolution

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 3 May 2018

The Tesla CEO isn't holding back on his expectations for the company's electric crossover vehicle. FULL STORY >

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Volvo wants half its car sales to be electric by 2025

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 26 April 2018

The Swedish carmaker has set itself an ambitious goal for the next seven years. FULL STORY >

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BMW teases all-electric iX3 for Beijing Auto Show

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 23 April 2018

The China-based Auto Show will see BMW unveil their first all-electric SUV. FULL STORY >

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Tesla stops production of Model 3 once again

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 17 April 2018

The electric carmaker has put a temporary stop to production of the Model 3 as it deals with issues at its Fremont factory. FULL STORY >

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Volvo's first all-electric vehicle will be a hatchback slated for 2019

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 30 January 2018

The Swedish carmaker's plans for all-electric is moving along smoothly, with their first vehicle set to arrive next year. FULL STORY >

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Daimler jumps ahead of Tesla with electric truck prototype

By Staff Writer 27 October 2017

Daimler AG though got a leg-up on its competition by unveiling the E-Fuso Vision One heavy-duty prototype. FULL STORY >

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Volkswagen's next Electric Vehicle will attempt to set world record

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 20 October 2017

VW will be showcasing a new electric vehicle at next year's Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, aiming to set a new record in the process. FULL STORY >

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Noteworthy electric cars on South Africa's horizon

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 6 October 2017

With more carmakers stating their intent to go electric at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2017, it's time to look at some of the best options hitting our roads in the next few years. FULL STORY >

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Porsche confirms release date and price for the Mission E

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 18 September 2017

After two years after first being revealed as a concept car, Porsche has confirmed that the Mission E is going into production, along with giving the EV a release date and price. FULL STORY >

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Tesla scheduled to reveal all-electric truck on 26 October

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 14 September 2017

Elon Musk's all-electric self-driving trucks are tentatively slated for reveal on 26 October, a month later than initially stated. FULL STORY >

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