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.

The first batch of Indian-made Renault Dusters is on its way to South Africa. These vehicles are manufactured at Renault's plant in Chennai and will replace the current models that are sourced from the Mioveni factory in Romania.

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.

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.

South African pharmacy retailer Clicks is switching part of its distribution fleet to electric trucks in a bid to reduce operating costs. According to TimesLIVE, the move to electric vehicles is expected to cut the company's fuel costs by up to R25 million a year. The shift forms part of the retailer's efforts to make its distribution operations more cost-efficient.

South African automotive manufacturers are increasing pressure on the government to address the issue of vehicle imports, according to The Citizen Business. While reaffirming their commitment to operating in the country, the automakers are demanding what they describe as a level playing field in the domestic market. The industry argues that current import conditions place local producers at a disadvantage and is calling for government intervention to ensure fair competition.