Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
The Collaborative Safety Research Centre (CSRC) at Toyota has reached a significant benchmark, completing its 100th research project in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the USA.
Just over a year since it became the official “Home of Polo”, the Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) plant in Kariega has built 500 000 units of the latest iteration of this popular vehicle.
The Mahindra Fusion Fest is back for 2026 and will be bigger than ever before, says the manufacturer
Audi South Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Markus Schuster as its new country lead, effective September 2025.
Skills development and technical excellence are critical to the sustainability of South Africa’s automotive industry, says Ford.
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has announced the launch of the 2025 Durban Automotive Cluster (DAC) SME Accelerator - a Public-Private Partnership between the eThekwini Municipality and the regional automotive cluster.
Article written in conjunction with Keyloop
Steady progress is being made with the integration of two Japanese truck and bus manufacturers, Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso.
Major car manufacturers deliberately rigged diesel emission tests rather than meet legal standards, a London court heard on Monday as one of Britain's largest ever mass lawsuits began.
Article written in conjunction with Keyloop.
Changan South Africa has officially opened its parts warehouse, a major step forward in building local trust.
The employees of Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) recently celebrated a significant milestone, as a smoky grey Polo Vivo became the 3-millionth car built for the South African market at Plant Kariega.
South Africa’s automotive industry is entering new territory. Under pressure to localise, modernise and transition to a more sustainable and globally competitive future, the focus is shifting towards partnerships as the engine of growth and resilience.
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