NADA says recall notices do not mean vehicles are poorly made
- Industry News
- 22 September 2026
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
As South Africa observes Women's Month in August, the safety of women travelling and working on e-hailing platforms remains firmly in the spotlight.
Geely Auto is building two electric sport utility vehicles (EVs) at Ford’s factory in Valencia, Spain, under a joint venture agreement. The venture is owned 66 per cent by Ford and 34 four per cent by Geely.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to extend the validity period of South Africa's driving licence cards for light motor vehicles from five years to ten years, a move aimed at reducing the frequency of renewals and easing pressure on the country's licensing system.
BAIC South Africa, BAIC Finance, Absa Workplace Banking and EyeBrainGym have marked the conclusion of the 2026 Reading Riot national literacy campaign.
Headlines around South Africa’s new car sales might suggest the market has been overtaken by a wave of affordable, tech-laden Asian entrants.
The move towards software-defined vehicles is changing the way carmakers think about features, services and customer experience.
South Africa's automotive sector continued its recovery during the first quarter of 2026, supported by improving economic conditions, stronger consumer confidence and favourable financing conditions.
Hyundai Automotive South Africa is celebrating the success of four of its apprentices after they delivered outstanding performances at the 2026 Motus Top Apprentice Awards, with two earning first place.
South Africa has been urged to move quickly to protect and strengthen its automotive manufacturing sector as uncertainty around Volkswagen’s global operations highlights the growing pressure facing carmakers worldwide.
South Africa entered 2026 with improving economic conditions, offering greater support for consumers and the automotive sector after several challenging years.
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has marked a major milestone in its local manufacturing history with the ceremonial line off of the ninth generation Hilux at its Prospecton plant in Durban.
Isuzu Motors South Africa has invested close to R2 million in a new artificial intelligence, coding and robotics laboratory at Khulile Primary School in Motherwell, Gqeberha, giving 650 learners access to digital learning technologies.
Lightstone Auto’s July 2026 report shows that South Africans under the age of 35 are buying fewer cars than they did a decade ago. Stagnant incomes, high youth unemployment and rising living costs have squeezed disposable income, making it harder for younger buyers to enter the market.
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