Volkswagen is considering selling Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati as part of a broader review of its holdings, according to Moneyweb. Ducati is reportedly among roughly 600 of Volkswagen's 2,000 businesses being examined in the assessment. The potential divestment forms part of the German carmaker's efforts to evaluate its extensive portfolio of businesses and determine which assets remain core to its operations.

Volkswagen has reached an agreement to sell its diesel engine unit, Everllence, to Bain Capital for approximately €7.4 billion (R139.30 billion). This deal surpassed offers from other private equity firms, including one that collaborated with Volkswagen's major shareholders, according to TimesLIVE.

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.

According to SABC Business, Chery, a Chinese motor manufacturer, has taken over the Rosslyn plant previously operated by Nissan. This move has been described by Mashatile as a vote of confidence in South Africa's automotive industry.

Isuzu has emerged as the leading vehicle seller in Kenya, with total industry sales reaching 9,757 units, according to data from the Kenya Motor Industry Association. The association's figures show Isuzu sold 4,724 units between January and July, giving it a cumulative market share of 48.4 percent. The data positions the automaker well ahead of competitors in the local market during the seven-month period, reflecting its strong presence in Kenya's automotive sector.

China's car exports have risen sharply even as domestic vehicle sales fell by 24 percent, according to TimesLIVE. Chinese carmakers are expanding their presence in Europe and emerging markets, maintaining overseas growth despite the introduction of stricter trade rules in those regions. The figures highlight a widening gap between weakening demand at home and strengthening sales abroad for China's automotive industry, which continues to push into international markets.