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As Europe tightens emissions rules and imports gain market share, carmakers say South Africa must urgently align industrial policy with the global shift to new-energy vehicles
ANDREW KIRBY

Surge of imports and lack of EV readiness disrupts the automotive industry

As Europe tightens emissions rules and imports gain market share, carmakers say South Africa must urgently align industrial policy with the global shift to new-energy vehicles

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
4 min read
Political interference, corruption, skills shortages, supply chain inefficiencies and red tape are among the causes of the eThekwini municipality’s water and sanitation woes that have led to a breakdown of the water treatment infrastructure. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
COVID 19

Ramaphosa steps in to tackle eThekwini service delivery crisis

An announcement about measures to reduce load-shedding in the metro is expected ‘soon’

  • Lyse Comins
4 min read
Sales utility vehicle: Popular models, such as the Land Cruiser, helped to keep Toyota’s trade figures high.
NISSAN SA

Toyota SA is leading the pack in car sales

Sales data provides a fascinating snapshot of the competitive landscape in the automobile industry This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free…

  • Ntsako Mthethwa
1 min read
While the Crown nameplate might sound foreign to the local automotive stable, it’s one with the Toyota brand.
ON THE ROAD

Toyota Crown set for SA debut next year

One of Toyota’s longest-running nameplates transitions to a global model

  • Ntsako Mthethwa
1 min read
RICHARD MAPONYA

Soweto to get R40-million Toyota facility

Toyota South Africa Motors has said it is constructing a R40-million facility in Soweto.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Toyota SA knew of steering problem in 2008
SOUTH AFRICA

Toyota SA knew of steering problem in 2008

Toyota SA has known for years about a steering problem with its 2008 Auris, which can cause the steering wheel to drop into the lap of the driver.

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read
BONGANI NQWABABA

Eskom: SA should expect steeper prices

Embattled South African power utility Eskom warned on Tuesday that current electricity prices were unsustainable and South Africans should expect steeper price increases in the…

  • Staff Reporter
5 min read
GAUTENG

Toyota’s new Corolla

The new Toyota Corolla appeals at a more primal level than pure logic dictates. It’s better looking by far than its predecessor, having lost that chunky styling, and it’s fun to…

  • Gavin Foster
4 min read