Citroën South Africa is taking an unconventional approach to the launch of its Basalt SUV Coupé, using a two-week teaser campaign that foregrounds design and user experience before releasing any technical specifications. Rather than leading with power outputs or trim levels, the campaign reveals selected components — lighting signatures, wheel designs and interior details —…
Chery Group is set to disrupt South Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape with the launch of its dedicated sub-brand, iCaur, in May 2026. With a starting price expected to hover around R550,000, the brand is positioning itself to make electric mobility significantly more accessible to the local market. Read: iPhone 17e to retain $599 entry…
Lucid Motors gets rave reviews from critics. But it’s sorely lacking customers. That’s a problem the company can’t afford. The Arizona-based EV maker has top-shelf tech, deep-pocketed backers, and highly praised cars. However, it has struggled to meet production targets, and has been unable to steal the spotlight away from established luxury brands with century-old…
Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) South Africa is set to significantly ramp up its local manufacturing footprint, with plans to begin assembly of its newly launched B30 off-road SUV at its factory in the Eastern Cape as early as January. Read: Apple has already cancelled the second-generation iPhone Air This move marks a strategic shift toward…
Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun introduces the Chinese smartphone maker’s electric SUV YU7 at a launch event in Beijing in May. Florence Lo/Reuters Exceptionally strong initial orders for Xiaomi’s YU7 electric sport utility vehicle sent shares in the automotive newcomer to a record high on Friday and fanned speculation that Tesla may have to…
