Audi has launched a new fully electric model, the A2 e-tron, as part of an effort to strengthen its sales performance in the European market, according to a report by the Sowetan. The vehicle will be manufactured at the company's Ingolstadt plant in Germany. The launch represents the German carmaker's latest move in the growing electric vehicle segment, though further details about the car's specifications, pricing, and release timeline were not provided in the report.

The refreshed Audi S3 has been revealed, featuring an updated interior but no enhancements in performance. The confirmation regarding its South African competitor remains pending, according to The Citizen.

The first fully electric Range Rover has made its debut, according to The Citizen. The model is based on the full-size Range Rover rather than the Range Rover Sport, which a prototype shown in July had suggested. Pricing for the South African market has already been confirmed, marking a significant step in the luxury SUV brand's shift toward electrification as it expands its battery-powered lineup beyond traditional combustion engines.

Audi has confirmed the introduction of three additional new models for the South African market in 2026. The official pricing for these models will be disclosed once a launch date is established.

Several well-known car models will be discontinued in South Africa during 2026, according to IOL. Among the vehicles reaching the end of the road locally are the Land Rover Discovery Sport, Audi A1, Honda Civic and Suzuki Ciaz. The report indicates that these familiar models are set to disappear from South African showrooms soon, marking a shift in the country's automotive market as manufacturers adjust their local line-ups for the coming year.

Renault has extensively updated the South American version of its Kwid compact car, according to The Citizen. The report notes it remains to be seen whether the same changes will eventually be applied to the Indian-made Kwid sold in South Africa, leaving local consumers uncertain about potential upgrades to the model available in their market.