New MD at Volvo Group in South Africa
- Industry News
- 3 March 2026
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
The new vehicle sales impetus that gathered steam in the second half of 2025 is continuing into 2026 with sales of 53 455 units being the highest reported since February 2013 and 11.4% higher than the figure for the same month a year ago.
TVS Motor Company (TVSM), one of the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturers, has re-launched in South Africa through a distribution partnership with The Nexus Collective.
The Automotive Business Council | naamsa underscores that the South African new vehicle sales extended its domestic growth trajectory in February 2026, reflecting not merely cyclical uplift, but increasingly entrenched domestic economic stabilisation.
The unmistakable howl of turbochargers, the smell of hot rubber and the sight of some of South Africa’s most iconic performance cars set the tone as the Nissan GT-R and Z Club revved into 2026 with renewed energy.
The BMW Group is advancing its digital manufacturing strategy with the introduction of a new pilot project involving humanoid robots at its Leipzig plant.
Hyundai Automotive South Africa took practical empowerment to the classroom not through speeches, but through spanners, diagnostics tools and hands-on learning.
Motus Holdings Limited reported an improved operational performance for the six months ended 31 December 2025, with its South African operations remaining the primary contributor to Group performance.
Get your prediction sheets and your favourite F1 snacks ready, because the new Formula 1 season is here.
Chery Group has completed a centralised global maintenance training programme involving 18 countries.
Toyota is accelerating its shift toward a fully circular manufacturing model with the establishment of a new Circular Factory in Walbrzych, Poland.
In early 2026, global trade watchers were shaken by a series of dramatic developments in United States (US) and South Africa (SA) economic relations.
Volkswagen Group has confirmed that Andreas Mindt will become its new head of group design on 1 March 2026, marking a planned generational shift at the top of its creative leadership.
From its humble beginnings in 2009 to making its mark on the international stage, the Simola Hillclimb has always had one overriding mission: to draw more visitors to the scenic Garden Route town of Knysna to enjoy an unmatched blend of motorsport and entertainment.
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