I had the pleasure of having an insightful chat with Ben Pullen, Group Director of Mobility at Vuka Group. Today, I will summarise some key points we discussed about the exciting world of electric vehicles (EVs). The thrill of the EV evolution Our conversation started with a reflection on the evolution of the electric vehicle [...]
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Colin Kgari from Kaya FM to discuss the intriguing insights uncovered in the AutoTrader and Smarter Mobility 2023 EV Buyers survey. The South African automotive industry is on the brink of a transformative shift, with electric vehicles (EVs) taking centre stage. In a recent survey conducted [...]
It was a fantastic opportunity to attend the 2023 BRICS Summit and participate in a panel discussion discussing a topic close to our hearts—sustainability in the automotive industry. Let me share our insights and vision for a greener future. At AutoTrader, trust is the bedrock of our brand. We understand that this trust isn't just [...]
Mike Mabasa and I had the opportunity to discuss the development of hybrid vs full battery electric vehicles in the market today. SA’s first hybrid vehicles Two specific OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) like Toyota and Mercedes, have manufactured some of the very first hybrid vehicles at scale in South Africa. Question is, with Toyota manufacturing [...]
The department of trade, industry and competition DTIC released a green paper for the advancement of new energy vehicles in South Africa. Essentially electric vehicles or electric cars. This is an integral part of the series of policy papers accompanying the 2021 budget for the department and serves as the first step into informing and [...]
