Recall is the name of the safety game
- Industry News
- 6 March 2026
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Motus Holdings Limited reported an improved operational performance for the six months ended 31 December 2025, with its South African operations remaining the primary contributor to Group performance.
Get your prediction sheets and your favourite F1 snacks ready, because the new Formula 1 season is here.
Chery Group has completed a centralised global maintenance training programme involving 18 countries.
Toyota is accelerating its shift toward a fully circular manufacturing model with the establishment of a new Circular Factory in Walbrzych, Poland.
In early 2026, global trade watchers were shaken by a series of dramatic developments in United States (US) and South Africa (SA) economic relations.
Volkswagen Group has confirmed that Andreas Mindt will become its new head of group design on 1 March 2026, marking a planned generational shift at the top of its creative leadership.
From its humble beginnings in 2009 to making its mark on the international stage, the Simola Hillclimb has always had one overriding mission: to draw more visitors to the scenic Garden Route town of Knysna to enjoy an unmatched blend of motorsport and entertainment.
Volvo Financial Services (VFS) has announced the appointment of Nina Bratlie as the new Managing Director (MD) of its operations in South Africa, effective 1 February 2026.
Automotive leaders are reporting the highest levels of job anxiety of any major sector, according to a report in Automotive News.
The auto industry has long been a focus of China’s industrial policy, according to Michael Enright, Professor in Global Business at Northeastern University in the United Sates (US).
Poland has expanded its security protocols by blocking Chinese‑made vehicles from entering its military sites, a decision driven by fears that modern in‑car technologies could be exploited to harvest sensitive data.
The Automobile Association (AA) has expressed concern following the latest #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign crash test results from Global NCAP, which reveal that the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro has received a disappointing two-star rating for adult occupant protection, due to the absence of standard side head protection for front and rear occupants.
Stellantis is reshaping its European powertrain strategy as diesel models make a quiet but notable return to showroom line‑ups across the continent.
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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?
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