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- Industry News
- 26 February 2026
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Get your prediction sheets and your favourite F1 snacks ready, because the new Formula 1 season is here.
Toyota is accelerating its shift toward a fully circular manufacturing model with the establishment of a new Circular Factory in Walbrzych, Poland.
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.
Volvo Financial Services (VFS) has announced the appointment of Nina Bratlie as the new Managing Director (MD) of its operations in South Africa, effective 1 February 2026.
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.
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