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- Industry News
- 1 October 2026
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Stellantis is stepping up its China strategy with a fresh agreement alongside Dongfeng to build new Peugeot and Jeep vehicles in Wuhan, as the carmaker looks for a stronger foothold in both the domestic market and overseas exports.
From boardrooms to braais, the rising price of fuel dominates discussion, a shared concern that touches every household and business. The question now is not whether people are worried, but how long they can endure.
Strong demand, booming exports and a flood of new Chinese entrants are transforming South Africa’s automotive sector at a pace rarely seen before.
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), together with the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and Hydrogen South Africa (HySA), reached a milestone in South Africa’s clean energy transition with the handover of a locally developed Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station at North West University (NWU).
South Africa's used car market maintained its positive growth trajectory in April 2026, with AutoTrader data revealing 30 971 used vehicles sold during the month.
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has reaffirmed the enduring popularity of its iconic Hilux, celebrating the largest recorded gathering of Hilux vehicles at the 2026 Nampo Harvest Day.
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.
New research from Cox Automotive suggests that car buyers in the United States (US) are feeling more positive about the purchase process, even as the cost of motoring remains a serious concern.
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.
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