Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Following an intense national selection process that pushed participants to the limit, South Africa’s representatives for the 2026 Defender Trophy global final have been decided.
Renault’s R-Space Lab is not intended to preview a specific future model, yet it offers one of the clearest statements of where the brand believes the modern car is heading.
With less than a month to go, excitement is building ahead of the 16th Simola Hillclimb, set to take place from 30 April to 3 May 2026 in Knysna.
The BMW iX3 has been named World Car of the Year 2026, with the announcement made at the New York International Auto Show on 1 April.
Retail new vehicle sales continue to surge in South Africa despite global and regional conflicts, local floods and droughts.
South Africa’s new vehicle market delivered a standout performance in March 2026, extending its domestic growth trajectory to the strongest level seen in nearly two decades.
Four years on from re-entering the South African automotive market, Chery has become a consistent top-10 player in local sales, with an average of 50 000 units sold annually, along with a rapidly expanding network of 150 dealers nationwide.
Tata Africa, in partnership with Tata Motors India marked a significant milestone with the rollout of the 12 000th locally assembled commercial vehicle from the Tata Africa’s Assembly Facility in Rosslyn, South Africa.
Amid war, fracturing geopolitics and increased global tensions, the new United States ambassador to South Africa fired some verbal missiles in his first public appearance in the country.
Motorists across South Africa are bracing for another painful trip to the pumps this week, as fuel prices are expected to surge sharply in the wake of escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Geely Auto has been recognised in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 (Global), marking a significant milestone for the brand’s global sustainability efforts and the first and only Chinese vehicle manufacturer to make the list.
Volkswagen Motorsport driver Jonathan Mogotsi has earned his Nürburgring Permit A ‘Ring Licence’ to qualify to race in the legendary circuit’s 24-Hour from 18 – 19 May 2026.
While the decision to keep the repo rate unchanged offers a degree of short-term stability, if current global events continue for the long term, the prospects for a prolonged high-interest rate environment will place significant pressure on consumer affordability and, in turn, vehicle retail activity.
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