Browsing: Watts & Wheels

Diesel’s levy drops by R3/l and petrol’s by R1.50/l from 4 November, at a cost of R10-billion in tax revenue.

Bolt’s electric category is live in Johannesburg, with a Santaco-affiliated association owning the BYD fleet.

TechCentral’s sums suggest a driverless Tesla Cybercab would struggle to pay its way in Sandton.

Toyota expects software-defined cars to reach 10 million a year by 2030. South Africa isn’t prepared.

South Africa will phase out support for semi-knocked-down vehicle assembly, trade minister Parks Tau has said.

Skip camera recalibration after a windscreen swap and features like emergency braking may misfire, the AA has warned.

LDV South Africa CEO Gerhard Moolman talks fleet orders, a sub-R300 000 single cab and electric bakkies with Watts & Wheels.

BMW plans to cut a fifth of divisions and management roles by mid-2027, with AI’s help.

Electric delivery bikes are expected to get a big boost in South Africa as petrol heads for the R30/litre mark.

Executives warn next-generation vehicle platforms could bypass South Africa despite a new EV tax break.