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5 important things that happened in South Africa’s car industry this week

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.


Nissan NP200 replacement for South Africa

Nissan has revealed the pricing and specifications for the new Magnite Move – a commercial vehicle intended to partially offset the loss of the NP200 bakkie.

The Move is based on the Magnite crossover but has been heavily altered to function as a workhorse, with the back seats removed in favour of a much larger cargo area.

The new model will start at R224,900 when it goes on sale in the coming weeks.


Major South African airline cancels flights

Airlink this week cancelled all its flights to Nampula, Mozambique, following a claim for damages instituted in a Mozambican court.

The claim was made after an incident in which two Mozambican passengers were offloaded from an Airlink flight.

The passengers subsequently filed a court order, which included an application to attempt to seize Airlink’s aircraft in Mozambique until the claim is settled.

Airlink has since resumed flights to the Mozambican destination after reassurances from the authorities.


Toyota cars recalled in South Africa

The National Consumer Commission has notified consumers of a recall for Toyota and Hino vehicles in South Africa.

This includes the Toyota Corolla Hatchback and Sedan Hybrids, as well as the Hino 200b Series 310.

The recall concerns the steering and brake systems in these cars, which may be faulty and increase the risk of an accident.


Powerful new Chinese bakkie coming to South Africa in 2025

The new BYD Shark is coming to South Africa, as reported by Chinese media.

The Shark is a midsize bakkie that has been speculated for a local release since it was discovered that the company filed a trademark application for the name in early 2024.

It uses a plug-in hybrid engine, in contrast to the fully-electric setups in BYD’s other vehicles.


Massive price cuts for 2 new Chinese SUVs in South Africa

GAC Motors slashed the price of its Emzoom and Emkoo SUVs by up to R100,000 this week.

The Emzoom now starts at R419,900, while the larger Emkoo goes for R519,900.

The automaker attributed the price cuts to an improvement in exchange rates, allowing it to sell the cars at a more competitive rate.


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