Volkswagen has agreed on key terms to sell its Osnabrück factory in Germany, which will be converted into a defence production hub. Investment company Aurelius would become the majority owner, while the state of Lower Saxony would acquire a stake. According to the report, Israeli defence company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is expected to become the facility's first major industrial partner.

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.

Volkswagen is considering selling Ducati, the motorcycle manufacturer owned by its Audi division, according to a Bloomberg News report on Tuesday cited by TimesLIVE. The report was based on an interview with Audi chief executive Gernot Dollner. No decision, price, potential buyers, or timeline were disclosed in the feed blurb, and the companies were not described as confirming any transaction.

South African customers can now place orders for the Range Rover Electric, with local pricing starting at R3.9 million, according to htxt.africa. The electric version of the luxury SUV marks Range Rover's entry into the battery-powered market in the country. Deliveries to South African buyers are expected to begin in 2027, giving early customers a considerable wait between ordering and receiving their vehicles. The announcement signals growing availability of premium electric vehicles in the South African market.

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.

Chery has inaugurated its manufacturing plant in Pretoria, marking its transition from an importer to a local manufacturer. This development is expected to lead to significant job creation and investment in South Africa's automotive sector, according to IOL.