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timeslive.co.za > motoring > 2026-08-31-volvo-cars-to-close-stockholm-office-in-efficiency-drive

Volvo Cars to close Stockholm office in efficiency drive

2+ hour, 14+ min ago   (151+ words) Sweden’s Volvo Cars said on Monday it will close its Stockholm office, where 450 people work, relocating responsibilities to its Gothenburg headquarters as part of an effort to cut costs and boost efficiency. The carmaker, majority owned by China’s Geely, last…...

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timeslive.co.za > motoring > 2026-08-31-china-carmakers-target-sas-ev-buyers-bakkie-market-at-festival-of-motoring

China carmakers target SA’s EV buyers, bakkie market at Festival of Motoring

5+ hour, 45+ min ago   (418+ words) Chinese carmakers launched a raft of electric, hybrid and pickup models at South Africa’s biggest car show, betting on growing demand for electrified vehicles and seeking to challenge established rivals in the country’s highly competitive bakkie market. China’s Changan and…...

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timeslive.co.za > motoring > 2026-08-26-would-you-buy-one-ferrari-luce-or-two-used-cars-for-half-the-price

Would you buy one Ferrari Luce or two used cars for half the price?

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (1048+ words) Ferrari customers have historically been willing to forgive almost anything — except a Ferrari that does not look or sound as they believe it should. The reaction to the new Luce has therefore been particularly strong. It is Ferrari’s first fully…...

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timeslive.co.za > motoring > 2026-08-26-1972-alfa-romeo-montreal-to-headline-creative-rides-auction

1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal to headline Creative Rides auction

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (316+ words) A 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal will headline the Creative Rides Legacy in Bloom auction in Johannesburg on September 19. This fully restored unit looking for a new home is a left-hand drive with 11,511km on the clock. Launched in 1970 and designed by Marcelo…...

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timeslive.co.za > motoring > 2026-08-24-high-oil-prices-subsidies-and-affordable-models-rev-up-european-ev-sales

High oil prices, subsidies and affordable models rev up European EV sales

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (602+ words) Electric vehicle sales accelerated across much of Europe in July, as high oil prices, subsidies and availability of more affordable models encouraged consumers to ditch their combustion-engine cars. Sales have soared across Europe since the Iran war began in February…...

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timeslive.co.za > news > business > 2026-08-22-peter-van-binsbergen-charging-stations-are-key-to-sparking-ev-adoption-in-south-africa

PETER VAN BINSBERGEN | Charging stations key to sparking EV adoption in South Africa

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (639+ words) Factors such as increased volatility in global energy markets have boosted interest in electric vehicles (EVs) this year. With the whole world driving towards an electric future, what does this journey look like for South Africa? The latest Naamsa figures…...

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timeslive.co.za > motoring > 2026-08-18-cybercab-rollout-to-begin-with-rides-for-tesla-employees-report

Cybercab rollout to begin with rides for Tesla employees: report

2+ week, 44+ min ago   (220+ words) Tesla has told employees it is gearing up for a public launch of Cybercab, starting with a rollout in Austin, Texas, as soon as this month, the Information reported on Monday, citing people with knowledge of the plans Cybercab rollout…...

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timeslive.co.za > motoring > 2026-08-17-britain-considers-easing-2030-zero-emission-vehicle-targets

Britain considers easing 2030 zero-emission vehicle targets

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (321+ words) Britain on Friday set out a range of options that could ease the pressure on car manufacturers to switch new sales to zero-emission vehicles, launching a review of the existing targets which gradually phase out new petrol and diesel cars....

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timeslive.co.za > motoring > 2026-08-13-global-ev-sales-rise-in-july-as-europe-offsets-weakness-in-china-and-north-america

Global EV sales rise in July as Europe offsets weakness in China and North America

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (40+ words) TimesLIVE Global EV sales rise in July as Europe offsets weakness in China and North America Figures underscore the growing divergence between major EV markets...

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timeslive.co.za > motoring > 2026-08-11-samsung-sdi-to-buy-out-gms-stake-in-battery-joint-venture

Samsung SDI to buy out GM’s stake in battery joint venture

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (281+ words) South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI said on Tuesday it will end its joint venture agreement with General Motors Indiana and acquire the US firm’s 49.99% stake, citing weaker-than-expected electric vehicle (EV) demand. Samsung SDI said in a regulatory filing that…...