VOLKSWAGEN NOT LEAVING MZANSI
Three days ago global Volkswagen brand CEO Thomas Schafer spoke to two journalists in Mzansi about a range of issues. One of these was the cost of doing business in…
DRIVEN: FORD RANGER XLT
Ford has invested over R20 billion in its Mzansi operations over the past two decades. The main benefit to that has been the expansion and modernisation of its manufacturing facilities…
ELECTRIC VOLVO EM90 REVEALED
We have seen how direct competitors like Mercedes-Benz and less direct ones, Kia and Volkswagen, creaming it in the people mover segment with their premium offerings. Well now Volvo is…
BMW XM LABEL RED UP FOR A NEW NAME
The BMW XM went on sale here in Mzansi a few months ago and we have seen a number of them on the roads already. That car was launched with…
HOW COMMERCIAL VEHICLES SALES STACKED UP IN OCTOBER
The Mzansi Commercial Vehicles market is one of the most exciting in Africa. With over 15 brands operating in this country and some even manufacturing locally, the space is a…
CARLOS GHOSN COULD LOSE HOME
Former Renault Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has been ordered to vacate the Beirut, Lebanon mansion in which he’s been hiding for the past 4 years. In another twist to the…
JLR REPORTS FINE PROFITS
JLR reported some solid financial results globally for the period April to September 2023. The company – owned by Tata of India – has had a bit of a torrid…
JEEP SET TO ACCELERATE ELECTRIFICATION
Stellantis – owner of the Jeep brand – is on its own path towards electrification. The company with its main bases in the US, South America and Europe has a…
ASTON MARTIN REPORTS LOSS
Aston Martin reported a loss of some £48.4 million (about R1.1 billion) on revenue of £362.1 million for quarter 3. In 2022 the company sold 6 400 cars globally, and…
TOYOTA ON TRACK FOR 11 MILLION SALES
The first 9 months of 2023 have been roaring for Toyota. While the international economy seems to be slowing down, this Japanese company is doing better than it did last…