Toyota Hilux galore expected at Nampo
- Industry News
- 14 April 2026
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
The conflict in the Middle East has thrown global supply chains into disarray, exposing the risks of over-reliance on concentrated hubs.
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has reached another major milestone with the production of the 500 000th unit of the current Polo for the export market.
According to several news outlets, including Reuters, American manufacturers are once again warning that forthcoming European Union (EU) safety rules could sharply limit the number of full-size US bakkies entering the European market.
Nissan South Africa has agreed to sell its Rosslyn production facility after 60 years of operation. The plant, which produced models such as the 1400 ‘Champ’ bakkie, NP200 and Navara, was acquired by Chery SA. The Chinese automaker has sold over 80,000 vehicles locally since 2021 and is now strengthening its African presence.
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.
Mercedes-Benz South Africa Limited (MBSA) announces the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Andreas Brand, effective 31 May 2026.
South Africa’s consumer credit landscape is showing signs of improvement, though the recovery is uneven.
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.
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