Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Over thirty firms from across the automotive supply chain have joined forces to advance open-source software development, aiming to create next-generation vehicles while driving down costs, Germany’s leading industry association announced recently.
The World Car Finals began with the announcement of the top ten and top five finalists in six World Car Awards vehicle categories.
Nine out of every ten cars sold in December were sold by a dealer, helping to push year-end sales to pre-COVID levels.
South Africa’s new vehicle market delivered a landmark performance in 2025, finally recovering above 2019 pre pandemic levels and reaching highs not seen in a decade.
Employees at Motus Retail face a bleak New Year as 86 were retrenched and 579 will be impacted by remuneration and benefit changes implemented on 1 January 2026.
After leading and contributing to an impressive 12 000 vehicle sales at Hyundai Automotive South Africa over a 16-year career, Siya Qamba has been rewarded with a senior executive role, effective January 2026.
The Big C, as cancer is sometimes referred to, is survivable, and knowledge about it plays a vital role in overcoming it.
Over the past six years, South Africa has witnessed a marked rise in the monthly repayments agreed upon by vehicle buyers, with the sharpest increases seen among those financing used cars rather than new ones.
The Dakar Rally is often portrayed as a heroic clash between man, machine and an unforgiving wilderness.
For South Africa, this race is more than just a contest of speed and endurance: it is a showcase of local engineering excellence.
Stellantis and Bolt have announced a partnership to jointly explore the development and deployment of Level 4 autonomous vehicles for commercial operations across Europe, marking a significant step to bring driverless mobility to the continent's streets.
The 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) was held as an elective meeting, allowing members to vote for representatives to the National Executive Committee (NEC) and Regional Committees. This process ensures that NAACAM’s leadership continues to reflect the expertise, experience and regional diversity of its membership.
Nissan Motor Co, Ltd and Wayve have announced definitive agreements to collaborate on integrating next-generation ProPILOT technology with Wayve's artificial intelligence software across a broad range of Nissan vehicles.
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