Young motorists put affordability ahead of status
- Industry News
- 13 August 2026
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Hyundai Automotive South Africa has successfully defended its title, being named the Distributor of the Year for aftersales service by Hyundai Middle East, Africa and India, out of a total sixty countries.
For decades, the global car industry treated long development cycles as a mark of seriousness.
Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) proudly marked a significant milestone with the celebration and handover of its 150 000th locally assembled truck, a Mercedes‑Benz Actros 2645LS/33 at its East London assembly plant. The milestone vehicle was delivered to TT Group Holding.
South Africa’s automotive industry is one of the country’s most strategic sectors, contributing to exports, employment, and industrialisation.
Toyota’s new chief executive, Kenta Kon (photo), has taken his place on the company’s board with a blunt promise to attack waste, simplify operations and restore sharper discipline at the carmaker after a bruising shift in Japan’s corporate hierarchy.
Stellantis, Wayve and Uber have announced a partnership to explore the development and deployment of Level 4 autonomous robotaxis worldwide.
Automotive events play a vital role in supporting industry growth by encouraging networking, knowledge exchange and business opportunities, a theme carried through many of the automotive industry events planned for the second half of this year.
According to a report by Reuters, Wang Chuanfu, chairman of BYD, said on Tuesday he expected the Chinese firm to become the world's largest automaker within five years, as he sought to reassure investors following a steep decline in the company's share price.
Father’s Day in South Africa has a way of sneaking up on you. One minute you are braaiing in shorts in May, the next you are standing in a hardware store aisle in June pretending that a set of novelty golf tees qualifies as a meaningful gift.
Isuzu Motors South Africa has invested R510 million in supplier tooling and capability development to strengthen the country’s automotive manufacturing ecosystem.
A significant competition case in Botswana could have implications well beyond its borders, particularly for South Africa’s motor insurance and vehicle repair industries, where similar concerns have been debated for years.
South Africa’s entry-level vehicles continue to perform below international safety standards, with two more vehicles announced this week showing less-than-desired results from their #SaferCarsForAfrica crash tests.
As one of South Africa's longest standing automotive manufacturers, Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) continues to play an important role in the local automotive industry through its manufacturing operations, exports and dealer network.
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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?
George Carlin