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- Dealer News
- 10 August 2026
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles reached a major single-month sales milestone when they retailed more than 600 vehicles through their 46 dealerships during the month of May. This achievement comes just eight months after returning to the South African market.
The South African automotive industry continues to evolve, with independent dealerships playing an increasingly important role in shaping the market through innovation, adaptability, and customer-focused service.
It might not be a dealership located in an affluent part of Johannesburg, but when it comes to authenticity in the sense of being genuine and sincere, McDuling Motors Volkswagen in Booysens, central Johannesburg, is a hard act to follow.
As DigiCars Group continues expanding its national footprint, it says the latest accolades it received further position the business as one of South Africa’s most recognised and rapidly evolving automotive retail groups.
TruckStore, the used-vehicle division of Daimler Truck Southern Africa, has opened a new facility on the West Rand, strengthening its presence in one of Gauteng’s busiest used-truck corridors.
Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) Passenger Cars celebrated achievements of its dealer network. Despite a challenging economic landscape, the annual Agent of the Year Awards served as a tribute to excellence, resilience, and an unwavering dedication to the Mercedes-Benz brand, the manufacturer says.
Stellantis South Africa announced the opening of a new Star Motor Group dealership in Vanderbijlpark, bringing five of its leading automotive brands under one roof, Citroën, Fiat, Jeep, Opel, and Peugeot.
Hyundai Automotive South Africa officially opened Hyundai Midrand, a new dealership aimed at strengthening the brand’s presence in Gauteng and responding to growing customer demand in one of the province’s fastest-growing commercial corridors.
Chinese vehicle brand Changan has strengthened its South African retail presence with the opening of a new flagship dealership in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, as the company pushes ahead with plans to establish about 45 dealerships nationally during 2026.
Taking on the challenge of restoring a legacy brand to a stronger position in South Africa is now the focus for Dealer Principal David Venter and his team at Mazda The Glen in the south of Johannesburg.
Twenty-seven Lepas dealerships are now open across South Africa, and the brand is already planning more.
Stellantis South Africa announced the opening of a new SCW Mobility Group dealership in Cape Town, bringing seven of its leading automotive brands under one roof, Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Fiat, Jeep, Leapmotor, Opel, and Peugeot.
FAW Trucks Southern Africa says the Stucky Motors Group in its dealer network is a name synonymous with excellence, longevity, and customer-centric service in the South African transport industry.
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