Racing cars for Germany to be built by VW in Kariega
- Industry News
- 7 February 2025
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Registrations for the NADA (National Automobile Dealers’ Association) 2025 Connect Conference have opened.
The alarming rise in road fatalities in South Africa is a pressing issue driven by inadequate transport systems, ineffective mobility solutions and deteriorating road infrastructure. It is evident that current efforts to tackle these challenges are insufficient, according to the Automobile Association (AA).
We reported on the auction of a one-of-a-kind Audi RS6 Avant GT in November last year with part of proceeds going the Kutlwanong Centre for Maths, Science and Technology. Audi South Africa celebrated the official handover of a R500 000 donation to the Centre following the successful auction of the exclusive vehicle.
In a true spirit of celebration and support, Toyota fans and members of Toyota, Lexus and the Hino dealer network will gather at the OR Tambo International Airport tomorrow (Wednesday, 22 January) to welcome back the 2025 Toyota Gazoo Racing SA Dakar Rally Team.
The 15th edition of the annual Simola Hillclimb is set to roar into action from 1 to 4 May 2025, but just two weeks remain for aspiring competitors to submit their entry applications with the closing date set for 31 January.
The announced closure of ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA), long steel production from the Newcastle blast furnace could significantly impact the South African automotive sector, a cornerstone of the country's economy.
Ford’s Struandale Engine Plant in Nelson Mandela Bay has played an instrumental role in the success of the locally assembled Ford Ranger – both in South Africa and in the more than 100 markets it is exported to around the world.
China updated its national standard on child safety restraints in vehicles, including laws regarding car seats. Both in China and globally, car crashes are a leading cause of death for those between five and 29 years of age. Safety restraints can reduce deaths among infants by up to 71%.
Keyloop has announced the appointment of Megan Harvey (photo), as the company’s new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
GAC Motor South Africa, a driver of South African automotive innovation, announced a strategic price reduction for its Emzoom and Emkoo models.
The new-vehicle market remains closely tied to broader economic conditions in the country. As the first half of 2024 was particularly challenging, new-vehicle sales in 2024 fell compared to 2023, even though the last quarter of 2024 was promising.
A well-known and iconic nameplate has made a return to the South African automotive scene. MG, the British born manufacturer and today part of SAIC Motor (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation), a Chinese carmaker based in Shanghai, will once again roam our roads.
The highly anticipated F&I Industry Awards 2024, which were held recently, showcased the pinnacle of excellence and innovation in the automotive financial and insurance sector.
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