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- Industry News
- 16 January 2026
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
The floodgates are open, not only on the sales front with an increased number of Chinese brands finding favour with South African car buyers, but also in terms of their presence in the country's most prestigious motoring accolade.
Mercedes-Benz has successfully fended off a high-profile patent infringement claim, after a US court dismissed allegations brought by The Phelan Group with prejudice, ending a dispute that had lingered for months.
Volkswagen is accelerating its African ambitions, with Egypt emerging as the latest contender for a major manufacturing role.
Absa’s Eyesight Project has grown into one of the bank’s most meaningful safety interventions in the taxi industry, improving both driver well-being and commuter safety across several provinces.
As families prepare for the upcoming holiday travel season, ensuring vehicle safety is more important than ever.
The Hyundai Grand i10 has been thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons after receiving a dismal zero-star rating for adult occupant protection in the latest Global NCAP crash tests under the #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign.
Australia’s growing love affair with oversized bakkies (or Utes as they are known Down Under) has sparked a fresh safety review by ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program). This time, it is not just about surviving a crash, but avoiding one altogether.
Hyundai Automotive South Africa today announced a special value-added initiative for all Hyundai owners across the country: free complimentary pre-holiday vehicle checks available at any Hyundai dealership.
The G20 Summit may have ended, but its influence on South Africa’s aftermarket tyre and parts sector is only beginning to take shape.
South Africa’s macroeconomic landscape presented a rare alignment of positive shifts in inflation, fuel pricing, fiscal credibility and monetary policy in November, with each contributing to improved affordability and confidence across households and firms.
South Africa’s new-vehicle market delivered another month of strong performance in November, continuing the trend for the last 12 months.
As we approach the end of 2025, the motor industry has once again shown that making sales forecasts is becoming more of an art than science.
The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes embedded in factory floors.
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