Nissan to sell Rosslyn plant to Chery
- Industry News
- 23 January 2026
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Showpieces from a previous era will leave visitors breathless at this year's George Old Car Show that will be held on Saturday 14 February at the Eden Technical High School in the Western Cape town.
Angola has taken a decisive step towards shaping its own industrial future with the launch of Opaia Motors, the nation’s first and only producer of domestically assembled cars and buses.
Hyundai Automotive South Africa has reaffirmed that the Hyundai Grand i10 complies with all safety and homologation requirements applicable in South Africa, as stipulated by the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS).
The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) has declared a dispute against Motus Retail, South Africa’s largest automotive retail group, following the company’s announcement of planned salary and benefit reductions affecting 532 employees.
Nissan has announced a series of senior management changes in its Africa, Middle East, India, Europe & Oceania (AMIEO) region.
The 2026 Dakar Rally delivered one of the most thrilling and competitive editions of the world’s toughest off‑road endurance race.
Volvo Cars has partnered with type specialists Dalton Maag to develop Centum, a bespoke typeface crafted specifically for the in‑car environment.
Time to enter is running out for prospective participants in the 16th Simola Hillclimb, which will be held in the Knysna region later this year from 30 April to 3 May.
With the local automotive market’s consistent growth, month after month last year, one brand is not giving up a piece of its sales cake slice.
The automotive sector is moving through one of the most transformative periods in its history, shaped by rapid advances in technology and shifting consumer priorities.
The 2026 World Rally Championship's (WRC) 54th season kicks off on 22 January 2026 in Monte Carlo and is dubbed the most unpredictable rally of the year.
Hyundai Grand i10 owners were surprised and shocked to learn that their beloved “set of wheels” was not as safe as what they wished for.
For decades, Europe defined the rhythm of the global auto show calendar, with Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS), long considered the crown jewel.
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