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- Industry News
- 11 December 2025
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Morocco is gearing up to enhance its maritime infrastructure with two new deepwater ports, a move that could transform the country into a regional industrial powerhouse.
As the holiday season approaches and many families prepare for long journeys, OMODA and JAECOO South Africa are offering a complimentary 15-minute Holiday Vehicle Health Check to help ensure every trip is a safe one.
Stellantis South Africa has announced the appointment of Alex Shahini as Brand Communications Manager for Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Leapmotor.
Volkswagen Group has unveiled plans to allocate R3.4 trillion to investments by 2030, signalling a more cautious approach as Europe’s largest carmaker contends with mounting challenges in China and the United States.
Francie Lubbe has been appointed as the new General Manager of DFSK South Africa. The appointment marks the start of a bold, new chapter for the brand, which continues to expand its footprint in the country’s commercial vehicle landscape, it says in a statement.
The floodgates are open, not only on the sales front with an increased number of Chinese brands finding favour with South African car buyers, but also in terms of their presence in the country's most prestigious motoring accolade.
Mercedes-Benz has successfully fended off a high-profile patent infringement claim, after a US court dismissed allegations brought by The Phelan Group with prejudice, ending a dispute that had lingered for months.
Volkswagen is accelerating its African ambitions, with Egypt emerging as the latest contender for a major manufacturing role.
Absa’s Eyesight Project has grown into one of the bank’s most meaningful safety interventions in the taxi industry, improving both driver well-being and commuter safety across several provinces.
As families prepare for the upcoming holiday travel season, ensuring vehicle safety is more important than ever.
The Hyundai Grand i10 has been thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons after receiving a dismal zero-star rating for adult occupant protection in the latest Global NCAP crash tests under the #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign.
Australia’s growing love affair with oversized bakkies (or Utes as they are known Down Under) has sparked a fresh safety review by ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program). This time, it is not just about surviving a crash, but avoiding one altogether.
Hyundai Automotive South Africa today announced a special value-added initiative for all Hyundai owners across the country: free complimentary pre-holiday vehicle checks available at any Hyundai dealership.
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