Cars.co.za report offers interesting insights
Cars.co.za recently launched Industry Report 2026 at its DealerCon summit, offers insight into the forces shaping South Africa’s vehicle market.
- Dealer News
- 22 September 2026
South Africa’s fast evolving automotive industry faces an urgent challenge in ensuring technical aftersales skills keep pace with increasingly advanced vehicle technology.
That was the message from Hyundai Automotive South Africa CEO, Stanley Anderson at the launch of the new Motus Training Academy in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. The academy will train around 2 000+ students annually in mechatronics, electric energy vehicle, diagnostics and advanced servicing technologies.
“As the automotive industry evolves at an accelerated pace, the need for highly skilled technicians and artisans has never been greater,” he says. “Academies like this play a critical role in preparing young people for sustainable careers while ensuring the industry remains globally competitive.”
“Modern vehicles are becoming more technologically advanced every year, particularly with the growth of electric mobility, digital diagnostics, connected systems and advanced servicing technologies. The industry must ensure that aftersales skills evolve at the same speed as the innovation entering our market.”
Hyundai Automotive South Africa has significantly expanded its own youth and technical development initiatives in recent years. The company currently supports 338 apprentices across its 97 national dealer network, with women making up nearly a quarter of the programme.
Earlier this month, Hyundai also revealed that its youth employment programme attracted more than 33 000 applications nationally, highlighting demand for workplace opportunities in the automotive sector.
“The future of automotive retail and manufacturing will depend heavily on technical capability and continuous skills development,” Stanley says.
Cars.co.za recently launched Industry Report 2026 at its DealerCon summit, offers insight into the forces shaping South Africa’s vehicle market.
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