Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Motor industry leaders are anticipating a sharp fall in American electric vehicle sales after the elimination of a vital R135 000 tax incentive for purchasers.
The sale of new vehicles during September this year continued to unfold strongly against a backdrop of easing inflation, but restrictive monetary policy, modest economic growth momentum and an ongoing expansion of imported models and brands.
BMW has inaugurated its most technologically advanced manufacturing plant in Debrecen, Hungary, setting new benchmarks for sustainable automotive production. The facility will commence production of the BMW iX3 series, the first vehicle in the company's next-generation Neue Klasse range, in late October.
President Donald Trump frequently describes a booming United States of America (USA) auto industry, fuelled by new factories from Canada, Mexico and Europe that he says will soon be producing American-made vehicles for global markets – from Tokyo to Paris according to Reuters.
South Africa's automotive market is experiencing a seismic shift as Chinese vehicle manufacturers rapidly establish themselves as significant players in both the new and used car segments.
Suzuki set another new Guinness World Record for the most cars to close their doors at exactly the same time.
Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf), in partnership with the Nelson Mandela University (NMU) Chair of Mechatronics, is celebrating the success of its long-standing skills development programme that advances education and is designed to enhance the quality of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering graduates.
The automotive industry is experiencing a surprising about-turn as manufacturers abandon their touchscreen obsession in favour of traditional physical controls. Mercedes-Benz has become the latest convert to this growing movement.
A devastating cyberattack has brought Britain's automotive giant, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), to its knees, with the company announcing an extended production freeze lasting until 1st October as it battles to recover from the September security breach.
With South Africa’s automotive industry under pressure to localise, modernise and transition, this year’s SA Auto Week is shaping up to be a pivotal platform for cross-sector coordination. And for Absa, a leading pan-African bank, it is also an opportunity to demonstrate how financial institutions are evolving to meet the sector’s shifting needs.
Egypt's automotive industry is experiencing a seismic shift as the government doubles down on its localisation ambitions with a revised investment commitment of R28.7 billion (EGP 1.5 billion).
A significant transformation is reshaping aspirational motoring in South Africa, according to the Cars.co.za Industry Report 2025, which was released recently.
Suzuki Motor Corporation is set to introduce a reimagined version of its famous emblem, representing the marque's first major brand identity update in more than two decades.
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