Higher demand for used cars in May
- Industry News
- 24 June 2025
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
In a demonstration of a purpose-driven partnership, GAC Motor South Africa has joined forces with the Real Madrid Foundation South Africa as its official mobility partner – a collaboration dedicated to creating real opportunities for young people through the transformative power of football and education.
Following the recent international awareness month of driving while distracted (DWD), positive news from the City of Cape Town has been shared. The City revealed that between July 2022 and June 2024, impoundments of cellphones reduced by 16%. Cellphone-related offences also dropped by 11.5%.
JLR has revealed its rigorous seat testing regime, with four dedicated robots – KUKA Occubots – each simulating a decade of sitting, moving and twisting in a matter of days to ensure the company’s luxury vehicle clients are sitting comfortably.
With its seventh consecutive intake of young unemployed graduates, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has reinforced its commitment to youth development through the Youth Employment Service (YES) programme.
Maserati addressed recent developments in the South African market regarding unauthorised parties claiming to be official Maserati dealers and service centres. These claims are both false and misleading to customers, and we consider this to be a matter of serious concern.
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) joined the MTN Shift Gaming Experience, one of South Africa’s largest national gaming tournaments, which is taking place at Hyprop Malls across the country.
Jetour’s commitment to customer satisfaction goes far beyond the point of sale, says the Chinese manufacturer.
Even in times of difficult business condition, manufacturers do not hold back on giving to the community in many ways. From charities, to schools, sport teams, sponsorships and more. We take a look at the latest news on this front.
Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has reinforced its commitment to the ISUZU global sustainability targets set out in Isuzu Motors Limited’s Environmental Vision 2050, a long-term strategy aimed at addressing global environmental challenges.
Public entries for The Cape 1000, 2026, South Africa’s most prestigious regularity rally, is officially open with registrations to be done at www.cape1000.com.
Daimler Truck AG ("Daimler Truck"), Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation ("Mitsubishi Fuso"), Toyota Motor Corporation ("Toyota") and Hino Motors Ltd ("Hino") entered into definitive agreements for the integration of Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino.
The illegal dumping of tyres by at least four countries from the Far East on the South African market, is a serious contributing factor that local tyre manufacturers have to deal with.
Goodyear is set to close its tyre manufacturing plant in Kariega in the Eastern Cape, and it could affect as many as 900 jobs at the facility, not to mention the knock-on effect it would have on the economy of the Eastern Cape, which is already suffering from high unemployment.
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