Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
South Africa’s car market is broadening as more manufacturers and importers introduce a wider range of models. While this diversity benefits buyers, the strain is most evident in the motor body repair (MBR) sector, where the existing system is no longer suited to the growing complexity of the market.
Mercedes‑Benz (MB) has introduced Tomorrow XX, a wide‑reaching technology and sustainability initiative designed to transform the environmental footprint of its entire vehicle range.
Geely Holding Group has unveiled an assertive long‑term strategy aimed at surpassing 6.5 million vehicle sales globally by 2030, a move that would place the Chinese automotive giant firmly among the world’s top five carmakers.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how South Africa’s property, automotive and retail sectors function.
Some industry specialists said the writing was on the wall for Nissan’s Rosslyn plant after the first rumours surfaced at the beginning of last year about a possible closure as part of the manufacturer’s global restructuring plan.
MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA), welcomes Chery’s investment in South Africa with the acquisition of Nissan’s historic production plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria, which will offer employment to the majority of Nissan’s affected employees.
At 39 years old, professional motorcycle rider Clint Seller has claimed the 2025 SunBet ZX10 Masters Cup Championship, adding yet another trophy to an already impressive collection.
Showpieces from a previous era will leave visitors breathless at this year's George Old Car Show that will be held on Saturday 14 February at the Eden Technical High School in the Western Cape town.
After months of speculation Nissan announced it will no longer manufacture vehicles at its plant in Rosslyn outside Pretoria. Instead Nissan products will going forward be imported and the Rosslyn plant will be sold to Chery SA.
South Africa’s vibrant creative scene is set to take centre stage once again as Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026 makes its highly anticipated return.
The Automobile Association of South Africa (AASA) has appointed Minesh Bhagaloo as its new Head of Public Relations and Advocacy, bringing a career spanning more than two decades in journalism and communications to the organisation.
Angola has taken a decisive step towards shaping its own industrial future with the launch of Opaia Motors, the nation’s first and only producer of domestically assembled cars and buses.
Hyundai Automotive South Africa has reaffirmed that the Hyundai Grand i10 complies with all safety and homologation requirements applicable in South Africa, as stipulated by the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS).
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