Naamsa is initiating a national network of 120 EV charging stations to address South Africa's critical infrastructure deficit and accelerate electric vehicle adoption.

Lotus plans to halt production at its historic UK factory after 59 years, relocating to the US to mitigate tariff pressures and focus on hybrid and EV strategies.

China's April 4 export ban on heavy rare earth elements has caused widespread panic in the global auto industry, forcing factory shutdowns.