VW rings alarm bells as Isuzu celebrates continental growth
The CEO of Volkswagen Group Africa, Martina Biene, has described 2026 as a “make-or-break year” for the automotive industry, warning that prolonged policy uncertainty... Read more.
VW sharpens multi-segment offensive by unleashing new Caravelle, T-Roc
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has signalled its intent to strengthen its position across both the people-carrier and compact SUV segments with the unveiling of... Read more.
SA vehicle finance applications signal cautious consumer confidence
South Africa’s automotive market may still be navigating affordability pressures, but rising vehicle finance applications suggest that consumer confidence is gradually... Read more.
Vehicle services firm Motus interdicted from changing staff employment conditions
The Labour Court has interdicted multi-national automotive, vehicle products and services company Motus from unilaterally changing the salaries and conditions of... Read more.
SA new vehicle market enters 2026 with renewed momentum
South Africa’s new vehicle market has kicked off 2026 on a positive note, with industry body Naamsa – the automotive business council – reporting sustained... Read more.
Premier carmakers BMW and Mercedes-Benz look to the future
Every January and February, South Africa’s automotive industry gathers its bearings. It is the period when manufacturers reflect on the year that was, take stock... Read more.
SA Guild of Mobility Journalists unveils 2026 Car of the Year finalists
The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has announced the 18 finalists for the 2026 South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition, marking 40... Read more.
LDV SA to shake up bakkie, SUV segments with first shipment of Terron 9, D90
LDV South Africa (LDV SA) has just announced the arrival of the first shipment of its all-new Terron 9 double-cab bakkie and D90 large SUV, marking a significant... Read more.
Driving change: off-grid EV charging gets a boost in South Africa
When the conversation turns to electric vehicle (EV) adoption in South Africa and across the continent, one recurring concern dominates: charging infrastructure.... Read more.
Nissan’s 60-year production legacy in SA ends as China’s Chery steps in
Nissan’s six-decade vehicle production legacy in South Africa is set to come to an end following an agreement between the Japanese brand and its Chinese competitor... Read more.
