Only 2 stars for Chery’s Tiggo 7 in crash test
- Industry News
- 18 February 2026
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Takalani Bruce Mukhola has been appointed as the new Managing Director at Brietta Trading the authorised distributors of Mitsubishi Motors in Southern Africa.
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have unveiled Vision Pulse, an advanced safety technology designed to identify obstacles that drivers cannot see.
As Lepas prepares to launch its premium SUV range in South Africa in the first quarter of 2026, the brand is highlighting its commitment to after-sales service by leveraging the proven, tangible assets of its parent brand, Chery.
The Mercedes-Benz Learning Academy (MBLA) has become the first institution to be accredited as a Trade Test facility for Mechatronics in South Africa.
This year marks a significant milestone year for Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) as the company celebrates 75 years in South Africa and 30 years of Polo production at its Kariega plant in the Easten Cape.
Toyota has unveiled another major leadership realignment, elevating Kenta Kon, its chief financial officer and long‑time confidant of Chairman Akio Toyoda, to the role of chief executive from 1 April 2026.
There is a profound realignment in consumer expectations, brand positioning and technological priorities, with Germany losing long held advantages in its domestic market while China rapidly moves up the value chain.
Over the past weekend, reports surfaced of a letter sent by Martina Biene, chairperson and managing director of Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA), to President Cyril Ramaphosa warning of the increasingly precarious position of South Africa’s automotive sector.
At the recent Automechanika Breakfast, Paul‑Roux de Kock, Chief Analytics Officer from Lightstone, offered a concise yet insightful overview of an automotive sector undergoing significant structural and behavioural shifts.
At the Automechanika CEO Breakfast in Johannesburg, Retail Motor Industry (RMI) CEO Ipeleng Mabusela emphasised a central truth often overlooked: South Africa’s automotive retail and aftermarket sector is the country’s true engine of mobility.
TransUnion Africa has appointed Jeannine Naudé as Vice President and Head of Africa Regions, effective January 2026, reinforcing the company’s focus on strengthening its presence and strategic growth across the continent.
On 20 February 2026, at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Australia, the new WorldSBK season roars to life, promising one of the most dynamic championships in recent memory.
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) in the United States (US) has renewed its backing for policies aimed at preventing Chinese vehicle manufacturers from establishing a foothold in the US, despite growing expectations that their entry may be inevitable.
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