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A look at BMW’s 5-star, circular headquarters in South Africa
German automaker BMW’s circular office in Midrand, Johannesburg, won a 5-star rating for its environmentally friendly features.
Automotive
Local EV startup Zimi gets R6m backing to pioneer vehicle-to-grid tech in SA
Zimi, a local provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for fleets, has received R6m in grant funding from the EEP Africa Trust Fund to support its V2G Integration of Electric Vehicles in South Africa project, an initiative aimed at unlocking the potential of EVs to supply power back to homes, businesses, and the national grid.
Read MoreR13,730 to arrive at a matric dance in a BMW X7
Matric dances have become big business as parents fork out thousands of rands to make the event memorable for their children, and industries such as the car rental sector are capitalising on this.
Read MoreThe Chinese brand that wants to build more cars in South Africa
Chinese carmaker BAIC plans to expand its manufacturing capabilities in South Africa despite a troubled start
Read More2025 SA Car of the Year: All the winners announced
The BMW X3 has been crowned the 2025 South African Car of the Year, marking a successive victory for the German manufacturer, with the G70 generation 7 Series winning the 2024 title.
Read MoreChinese brand GAC to ramp up SA expansion with new cars
Following its introduction to the South African market in 2024, Chinese car manufacturer GAC Motor is preparing to increase its presence in the country in 2025 with new products.
Read More3 car brands taking over South Africa
Car buyers prioritise affordability over everything else, and South Africans turn to Chery, Mahindra, and Suzuki while other, more expensive brands are struggling.
Read MoreAnother major car brand closing dealerships across South Africa
Over the past nine years, the luxury German car brand BMW has slowly reduced its dealership network in South Africa.
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