Browsing: BMW South Africa

BMW has warned that South Africa’s EV policy delays are harming investment certainty and long-term competitiveness.

BMW South Africa’s CEO says the motoring industry wants targeted policy tweaks, not steep import duty hikes.

Watts & Wheels explores the rapid rise of Chinese brands in South Africa, BMW’s response and the future of local manufacturing.

BMW Group South Africa CEO Peter van Binsbergen unpacks the challenges – and opportunities – facing a sector under pressure.

BMW Group South Africa CEO Peter van Binsbergen says the local automotive manufacturing industry is at a “crossroads”.

South Africa and Europe could create an alternative value chain for EV batteries, BMW CEO Peter van Binsbergen said.

The company is investing R4.2-billion to electrify its plant in Rosslyn as it prepares to build the plug-in hybrid X3 in South Africa.

Despite criticism, BMW appears to be doubling down on its decision to charge owners of its cars subscription fees to access services and features.