Shake up in EV Market, as New Names Set High Standards for Safety

The chances are you won’t have heard of it and will never have seen one of its cars on the road, but the first two European models from Togg, Turkey’s newest car company, have achieved outstanding results in Euro NCAP safety tests. The T10F, an electric family saloon, and T10X, an electric SUV, are the first models…

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From Local Legend to Global Leader: Changan’s Evolution in Motion

One of China’s “big four” automotive groups, Changan has evolved into a formidable global presence. More than just a manufacturer, the company now stands as a symbol of engineering strength technological intelligence and international ambition. Operating in Nigeria (courtesy of Mikano Motors) and other over 70 countries across the world, Changan’s reach is more than…

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Software-Defined Vehicles: Built for Users, or for the Industry? Truth Uncovered

The concept of the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) has rapidly emerged as a transformative trend reshaping the automotive industry. Yet, despite widespread use of the term, there remains significant confusion around its core meaning, structural elements, and real-world driving forces. Practically speaking, “SDV” serves as a catch-all phrase encompassing various technological advancements, from the evolution of…

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How Chinese Automakers Are Reshaping South Africa’s Used Car Market

Once the underdogs of the automotive world, Chinese automakers have proven to be a force to reckon with, giving many established players in South Africa’s car market cause for concern. New car sales for Chinese brands have skyrocketed. And the same trends are evident in the used car market, with AutoTrader’s latest Mid-Year Report revealing sales of…

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