Toyota Motor Corporation unveils full global battery electric line-up 2021-12-22 Total global battery electric vehicle sales to reach 3.5M within same timeframe Lexus aims for 100% battery electric mix in Europe, North America and China by 2030 add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars recognised for its leadership in climate action 2021-12-20 Volvo Cars has been recognised for its sustainability strategy by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing an A-score for its actions aimed at cutting emissions, mitigating climate risks and becoming a climate-neutral company add_circle_outline
Kia EV6 named ‘Crossover of the Year’ at 2021 TopGear.com Awards 2021-12-20 The judges were enamoured with the EV6’s range, style and dynamic performance EV6 offers buyers a choice of different battery packs and drivetrain configurations perfectly suited to various needs add_circle_outline
Toyota Selects North Carolina for New US Automotive Battery Plant 2021-12-20 Toyota Motor North America announced that North Carolina Greensboro-Randolph Megasite has been chosen as the location for Toyota's new $1.29 billion automotive battery manufacturing plant, to be named, Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC). add_circle_outline
All new, all electric Kia EV6 takes Guinness World Records title in journey across the United States 2021-11-29 Kia bests Tesla’s previous record for shortest charging time to cross the US in an electric vehicle by more than five hours add_circle_outline
The Kia Concept EV9 all-electric SUV takes centre stage at AutoMobility LA 2021-11-20 The all-electric SUV concept embodies Kia’s commitment to sustainability, following the recently showcased ‘Kia Sustainability Movement’ vision add_circle_outline
Phase 2 of Volkswagen’s electric mobility strategy will see the introduction of an ID.4 test fleet in 2022 2021-11-08 Phase one of Volkswagen’s electric mobility strategy kicked off last year with the introduction of six e-Golfs for customer experience research purposes add_circle_outline
MC20 wins the “Product Design of the Year” at the European Product Design Award 2021 2021-09-21 Modena – The MC20 has received the award for “Product Design of the Year” 2021 from the European Product Design Award. add_circle_outline
Lexus planting thousands of Spekboom on its road towards carbon neutrality 2021-09-21 Lexus South Africa has committed to plant enough Spekboom trees for every hybrid model sold locally. add_circle_outline
Kia takes centre stage at IAA mobility with two high tech electric vehicle debuts 2021-09-13 Combines outstanding efficiency and zero-emissions electric-only driving with power, performance and refinement Kia’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle – the innovative EV6 – makes its European debut add_circle_outline
Nissan celebrates World EV Day by kicking off pre-orders of the all-electric Ariya in Norway 2021-09-13 Norway is the first country in Europe to open pre-orders to the public on World EV Day, with remaining markets to follow later in the year add_circle_outline
FIRST LEXUS LC CONVERTIBLE – PERFECT TIMING FOR SA SPRING/SUMMER 21 2021-08-28 The first Lexus LC Convertible is now available in South Africa and joins the list as one of the luxury lifestyle brand's flagship models add_circle_outline
Elegance and wellbeing: More choice for Range Rover Velar 2021-08-18 Limited Edition: New Range Rover Velar Auric Edition combines unique design elements, including Gloss Sparkle Silver 20-inch alloys and exclusive Auric Atlas exterior finishes add_circle_outline
The all-new Kia EV6 delivers class-leading safety and convenience 2021-08-18 Next generation Highway Driving Assist 2 maintains vehicle speed and distance; includes automatic lane centering and lane change assist functions add_circle_outline
Five electric vehicle terms you’ve never heard of, but will know by heart soon 2021-07-21 Jaguar South Africa deconstructs the alphabet soup and offers some demystification with layman’s explanations of five must-know terms in the EV sphere. add_circle_outline
ELECTRIFIED LEXUS MODELS REACH 2 MILLION GLOBAL SALES, AS SOUTH AFRICA CONFIRMS HYBRID-ONLY UX CROSSOVER RANGE 2021-07-13 This commitment will continue with confirmation that Lexus International will reveal the first Lexus plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in 2021, and the first Lexus battery electric vehicle (BEV) on a dedicated platform in 2022. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars and Geely Holding create Aurobay for joint powertrain operations 2021-07-13 The new company will be a global supplier of complete powertrain solutions including next generation combustion engines, transmissions and hybrid solutions. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars to harness real-time data from customer cars to set new safety standards 2021-07-06 The first car to benefit from this new approach to safety development is the company’s first SUV on a completely new electric-only technology base. add_circle_outline
Future Volvo cars to run on Volvo operating system as company takes software development in-house 2021-07-06 Volvo Cars will take software development in-house as a car’s appeal increasingly becomes more defined by software-driven functions and features, rather than traditional automotive attributes. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars to focus on range and fast-charging for next generation of fully electric cars 2021-07-06 It will do so by improving lithium-ion battery technology on its forthcoming second generation of electric cars, starting with the company’s first SUV on a completely new electric-only technology base. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars and Google continue partnership for next generation safe and connected user experience 2021-07-06 It now continues its strategic collaboration with Google to take infotainment and connectivity to the next level. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars sets out future technology roadmap 2021-07-05 As part of the event, the company will also unveil its future approach to infotainment and a concept car that visualises its technology roadmap and that shows an insight into the future of design in the pure-electric era. add_circle_outline
First time appearance for Kia at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2021-07-03 The EV6 is the first Kia to be based on revolutionary E-GMP (Electric-Global Modular Platform) technology and is powered exclusively by electric energy. add_circle_outline
The Volvo Concept Recharge is a manifesto for Volvo Cars’ pure electric future 2021-07-03 For Volvo Cars, electrification is more than simply a shift in powertrains. It represents a new paradigm in car design and the Volvo Concept Recharge is a manifesto for the next generation of all-electric Volvos. add_circle_outline
Jaguar I-PACE completes Everesting Challenge on a single charge with Olympic ace at the wheel 2021-06-03 Peak efficiency: All-electric Jaguar I-PACE completes 'Everesting Challenge' by climbing 8,848m – the height of Mount Everest – on a single charge add_circle_outline
Jaguar Land Rover and Google measure Dublin air quality with all-electric I-PACE 2021-05-26 Jaguar Land Rover engineers have integrated Google Street View and air quality technology into the award-winning I-PACE add_circle_outline
Free with the XC40 P8 Recharge: use of a petrol-engined car! 2021-05-26 Pricing for the Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge is R1,2 million and orders are currently being taken. The car is being sold exclusively online via the company’s new website, My Volvo. add_circle_outline