Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Hyundai Automotive South Africa has received an overwhelming 33 000 applications for its Youth Employment Service (YES) learnership programme, highlighting both the strong appeal of the brand among younger job seekers.
Volvo has confirmed that its vehicles will now integrate Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence system. This development builds on the company’s existing collaboration with Google, which already provides Android Automotive OS and Google services in Volvo models.
Donald Trump has threatened to increase United States (US) tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25% from next week, up from the 15% rate set under last year’s so-called Turnberry framework.
No, the Chinese are not coming to take over – they are already busy accomplishing it.
Motorists and households already under pressure will have to dig deeper into their pockets yet again from Wednesday, with sharp fuel and energy price hikes taking effect across South Africa.
Marcia Mayaba, Commercial Director at Dunlop Tyres South Africa, has been recognised as the top achiever at the recently held Woman of Stature Awards South Africa.
The 2026 Simola Hillclimb once again underlined its status as one of South Africa’s leading motorsport and lifestyle events, drawing large crowds to Knysna for a weekend that blended high performance machinery with a distinctive, accessible atmosphere.
At Auto China 2026 this weekend, President of Jetour International, Ke Chuandeng, made the announcement that from 2027, Jetour will be producing some of their models locally in South Africa
Changan has unveiled its ambitious “1+4+4+5” global strategy, signalling a determined push to become one of the world’s top ten automotive brands by 2030.
Brands in the Chery Group showcase their latest offerings at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show recently held in China.
South African motorists are heading for another fuel price adjustment in early May, with increases likely to be driven mainly by global oil prices and a weaker rand, rather than additional tax changes.
Mahindra South Africa has announced a change to its key leadership position with Rajesh Gupta, current CEO of Mahindra South Africa, appointed as Regional Head for South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and South Asia for the parent company Mahindra and Mahindra.
Oil prices jumped on Wednesday after Iran's seizure of container ships in the strait.
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Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?
George Carlin