Young motorists put affordability ahead of status
- Industry News
- 13 August 2026
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Hino South Africa has, once again, been awarded prestigious global awards from Hino Motors Limited (HML) that reaffirm its position as a leader in aftersales support within the commercial vehicle industry.
Hyundai Motor is set to play its most extensive role yet at the FIFA World Cup 2026, supplying its largest tournament fleet to date while also introducing robotics technology to the event for the first time.
BMW Group South Africa is celebrating 20 years of the BMW IT Hub, a milestone that recognises two decades of investing in South African people, skills and digital capability.
South Africa has entered a new era of border management with the introduction of the South African Revenue Service's (SARS) digital Traveller Declaration System, which came into effect on 1 June 2026.
South Africa's automotive industry ended 2025 on a high note, posting record export figures and strong domestic sales despite a turbulent global backdrop according to the naamsa’s (The Automotive Business council) latest Automotive Trade Manual.
South Africa’s automotive industry is one of the country’s most vital manufacturing sectors, driving exports, employment, and economic activity. Vehicle production is concentrated in a few strategic provinces, while demand is spread nationwide, with sales strongest in the major economic centres.
Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has announced a series of strategic leadership appointments across its Finance, Corporate Services, and Manufacturing divisions.
Nissan Motor Corporation has taken a significant step in the United Kingdom (UK), signing a non‑binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chery International UK to study contract manufacturing at its Sunderland Plant.
BYD pledged full damage coverage for the Urban Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) function of its God's Eye - BYD Intelligent Driving System in China.
Rising new vehicle sales in South Africa continue to confound industry commentators and many people actively involved in the automotive industry.
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has celebrated a major manufacturing achievement after producing the one millionth current-generation Polo at its Kariega facility in the Eastern Cape.
South Africa’s new vehicle market delivered its best May performance in over a decade, underscoring the resilience of consumer demand despite mounting economic pressures.
While South Africa’s new vehicle market has shown resilience in early 2026, the broader economic environment is shifting towards more challenging terrain, according naamsa (The Automotive Business Council).
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