Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
The University of South Africa (UNISA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Messe Frankfurt South Africa, a move that places African academia at the centre of major trade exhibitions.
Stellantis has broadened its Mopar aftermarket brand with the launch of Mopaw, a pet-focused line of travel and vehicle accessories aimed at drivers in the United States (US).
Two South Africans can drive the same make and model of car yet pay very different monthly insurance premiums.
BAIC Automobile South Africa hosted a high-level delegation from the Motor Industry Association of Zimbabwe (MIAZ), alongside key representatives from Zimbabwe’s automotive, labour, government, and business sectors, at its Gqeberha manufacturing plant.
We Buy Cars has continued its involvement in youth skills development, with a recent group of learners completing sponsored programmes in partnership with SA Business School.
One of South Africa’s most popular motorsport events is just days away, with the Simola Hillclimb once again set to draw fans, competitors and manufacturers to the Garden Route.
Durban played host to a gathering that placed KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) firmly in the spotlight of South Africa’s automotive story.
As the production shift ended on 31 March 2026 at the Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) manufacturing plant, a defining milestone in the company’s history was achieved.
South Africa’s motorists and automotive sector are facing a fresh layer of uncertainty as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global oil markets, but for now the country’s fuel supply remains stable even as costs rise.
Stellantis has struck a five year strategic partnership with Microsoft as it accelerates its shift towards software defined vehicles and digital services.
The recent influx of new automotive brands and models into South Africa has significantly revitalised the local industry, a trend clearly reflected by the robust growth in monthly sales figures.
Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has announced the appointment of Takashi Nishida as its new Chairman (Non-Executive Director), effective 1 April 2026.
Auto China 2026 marks another milestone in the evolution of an event that has tracked China’s rise from emerging market to global automotive powerhouse.
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Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?
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