Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Four years on from re-entering the South African automotive market, Chery has become a consistent top-10 player in local sales, with an average of 50 000 units sold annually, along with a rapidly expanding network of 150 dealers nationwide.
Tata Africa, in partnership with Tata Motors India marked a significant milestone with the rollout of the 12 000th locally assembled commercial vehicle from the Tata Africa’s Assembly Facility in Rosslyn, South Africa.
Amid war, fracturing geopolitics and increased global tensions, the new United States ambassador to South Africa fired some verbal missiles in his first public appearance in the country.
Motorists across South Africa are bracing for another painful trip to the pumps this week, as fuel prices are expected to surge sharply in the wake of escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Geely Auto has been recognised in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 (Global), marking a significant milestone for the brand’s global sustainability efforts and the first and only Chinese vehicle manufacturer to make the list.
Volkswagen Motorsport driver Jonathan Mogotsi has earned his Nürburgring Permit A ‘Ring Licence’ to qualify to race in the legendary circuit’s 24-Hour from 18 – 19 May 2026.
While the decision to keep the repo rate unchanged offers a degree of short-term stability, if current global events continue for the long term, the prospects for a prolonged high-interest rate environment will place significant pressure on consumer affordability and, in turn, vehicle retail activity.
Slovakia’s emergency fuel restrictions have drawn sharp criticism from the European Commission (EC), which argues that the measures breach single market rules.
The first-ever Easter Jeep Safari will be held from 3 to 6 April 2026 at the Gariep Forever Resort.
The Toyota Easter Festival at Kyalami Park Club runs from 28 March to 6 April 2026 and continues Toyota South Africa Motors’ long-standing involvement in the event.
South Africa’s Eastern Cape automotive hub is entering a precarious period as infrastructure failures, policy drift and external trade shocks converge to undermine confidence across major plants and supply chains.
In a stark reminder of the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home may soon return on a wider scale as governments and organisations look for ways to curb fuel consumption amid a global oil supply shock.
Dealerfloor asked Ricardo Smith, Chief Investment Officer at Absa Investments (pictured), to comment on two international issues and the effects they have on the South African economy in general, and on the local automotive industry in particular.
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