US tariffs, AGOA renewal and its meaning for SA’s exports
- Industry News
- 23 February 2026
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
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.
Automotive leaders are reporting the highest levels of job anxiety of any major sector, according to a report in Automotive News.
The auto industry has long been a focus of China’s industrial policy, according to Michael Enright, Professor in Global Business at Northeastern University in the United Sates (US).
Poland has expanded its security protocols by blocking Chinese‑made vehicles from entering its military sites, a decision driven by fears that modern in‑car technologies could be exploited to harvest sensitive data.
The Automobile Association (AA) has expressed concern following the latest #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign crash test results from Global NCAP, which reveal that the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro has received a disappointing two-star rating for adult occupant protection, due to the absence of standard side head protection for front and rear occupants.
Stellantis is reshaping its European powertrain strategy as diesel models make a quiet but notable return to showroom line‑ups across the continent.
A growing international movement is challenging the dominance of touchscreen‑centric car interiors, as China and Europe introduce stringent new rules aimed at reducing driver distraction and improving safety.
Audi is widening its range of in‑car digital services with two new applications designed to streamline everyday motoring chores.
The Volkswagen Group (VW) plans to cut costs by 20 percent across all its brands by the end of 2028, a German business paper reported.
A fundamental realignment in the global automotive ecosystem is shifting the aftermarket’s centre of gravity towards the east, as rapid growth in vehicles manufactured in India and China transforms demand for parts across multiple regions.
Mercedes‑Benz Trucks Classic will open its anniversary year, “130 Years of Trucks,” at Retro Classics Stuttgart from 19 to 22 February 2026, inviting visitors to explore the long and eventful history of commercial vehicle development.
Volkswagen Group Africa (VGA) has appointed Ryan Blumrick as the new Head of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
The Automotive Business Council (naamsa) welcomes the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) and government’s continued recognition of the automotive industry as a strategic pillar of South Africa’s manufacturing economy.
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