# South Africa races to keep auto exports competitive in EV era

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- Reuters, 2026-09-24 06:35 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africa-races-keep-auto-exports-competitive-ev-era-2026-09-24/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab4c49829ff15000114ea5a

> South Africa risks losing future vehicle production to Asian rivals as global automakers choose where to build the next generation of electric vehicles, executives say, despite a new government tax incentive designed to attract investment.