Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
The Automobile Association of South Africa and Global NCAP have raised serious concerns following the crash test results of the previous generation Toyota Starlet, which received a zero-star rating for adult occupant protection in the latest #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign.
With the launch of what is believed to be the first South African app in ChatGPT, Naked is signalling how AI assistants could reshape financial services.
Mazda Southern Africa has promoted Kyron Pather to Head of Operations (Sales & Service). The appointment strengthens the company's operational leadership as it looks to improve performance across its dealer network and aftersales business.
Nampo Harvest Day near Bothaville in the Free State has always been the place where South Africa’s farming community gathers to see the latest machinery and, importantly, new bakkies.
Two leading Springbok rugby players, Aphelele Fassi and Jordan Hendrikse, have taken delivery of their new Nissan Navara Pro4X bakkies in Durban.
The Board of Management of Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has appointed Dr Lungile Mashele as Non-Executive Director, effective 1 May 2026.
Mother’s Day is the one day of the year where it almost does not matter whether you get things completely right or hopelessly wrong. Mum will still love you anyway, because that is simply how mothers are built.
Brazil has climbed back to the top of the global league table for Chinese outbound investment, drawing 10.9% of the total in 2025, according to the Brazil-China Business Council.
For a good conversation starter at any social gathering, just mention Chinese vehicles. Soon the chat will be filled with as many different opinions as there are Chinese brands doing business in South Africa.
Chery has used a tightly packed programme of demonstrations around China’s 2026 International Business Summit to reinforce two priorities for its next wave of vehicles: credible crash protection in complex scenarios and rapid progress towards software-defined, connected driving experiences.
Stellantis is preparing to channel the bulk of its future investment into four key brands, namely Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat, as the global automotive giant seeks to stabilise its business and regain market share under chief executive Antonio Filosa, according to an exclusive Reuters report.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles South Africa is strengthening its leadership team as it targets measured growth in local market share, confirming Lex Kriel as its newly appointed Sales Director.
China’s carmakers are hunting for their own “Yaris moment”, the kind of locally tailored breakthrough that helped Toyota conquer Europe, as they race to turn booming exports into lasting overseas growth.
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I have bad reflexes. I was once run over by a car being pushed by two guys
Woody Allen