Motoring
Haval Jolion Pro gains mild updates
The Haval Jolion Pro receives minor updates with a smoked black package for the exterior and enhancements such as wireless Android Auto, CarPlay, and improved wireless charging inside. It offers three derivatives.
Nissan considering car development with Honda in US, Nikkei reports
Nissan and Honda said last December they were in talks to merge but in February the two Japanese automakers ended the discussions.
Fitch downgrades Aston Martin’s ratings as US demand uncertain
Rising competition and softer overall demand for luxury sports cars facing Aston Martin.
GM wants parts makers to pull supply chains from China
Rewiring supply chains from China is costly, complex.
Toyota opens US battery plant, confirms $10bn investment plan
Toyota has been one of the slowest automakers to move to full EVs but has rapidly moved to convert its best-selling vehicles to hybrids.
Rivian JV tech could extend to combustion engine cars, says VW
Volkswagen and Rivian are collaborating to develop a scalable, next-generation vehicle platform that could extend to internal combustion engine vehicles, although the primary focus remains on battery electric vehicles.
China’s BYD aims to sell up to 1.6-million vehicles abroad in 2026
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD plans to significantly expand its overseas sales, aiming to sell up to 1.6 million vehicles abroad in 2026, a notable increase from the expected 900,000 to 1 million vehicles in 2025, driven by new model launches.
Honda’s bigger threat comes from China’s EV makers, not tariffs or chips
Honda slashes annual operating profit outlook by a fifth.
2026 Toyota Hilux range gains electric version
Ninth-generation bakkie to go on sale in 2026.
Business-owned vehicles biggest targets of crime
Vehicle telematics and recovery company released data for January to June 2025 this week.
Wire car racing film empowers Karoo town
Group of young racers pour their hearts and imagination into building intricate cars from scrap wire.
2025 Nine Hours of Kyalami set for November
The Nine Hours of Kyalami forms part of the Southern African Endurance Series (SAES) calendar.
Perez targets podium return with new team Cadillac
Mexican racing driver has seat fitting for 2026.
Transport minister Barbara Creecy delays Aarto system again
The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) has been delayed again by seven months.
EU must protect car industry from Chinese rivals, commissioner says
New rules to safeguard production have been called for.

























