TOYOTA STARLET: FROM ZERO TO HERO! Company News Headlines Local Industry Toyota by Tristan Wiggill - September 1, 2026 The Toyota Starlet has improved from zero to a four star rating for adult occupant protection in Global NCAP's latest #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results. This follows a safety
Hyundai Opens Doors to Automotive Careers for 60 Young Gauteng Learners Company News Headlines Hyundai Hyundai Hyundai Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - August 31, 2026 Two-year programme launched in August 2025 Thirty more Gauteng learners are getting a rare glimpse into the world of work as Hyundai Automotive South Africa brings its Drive Your
Nissan and Honda Conclude Joint Development Agreement to Standardize ECUs and Software for Next-Generation SDVs Company News Headlines Local Industry Nissan Nissan by Tristan Wiggill - August 31, 2026 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. have entered into a joint development agreement to standardize multiple electronic control units (ECUs)* that form the core of
GR Corolla Takes Centre Stage at 2026 SA Festival of Motoring Company News Headlines Local Industry Toyota Toyota Toyota by Tristan Wiggill - August 28, 2026 The excitement of Toyota's racing DNA Through its motorsport division, GAZOO Racing South Africa, Toyota will deliver an exhilarating showcase of performance, motorsport heritage and fan engagement, bringing the
GEELY RIDDARA ARRIVES IN SOUTH AFRICA – PERFORMANCE THAT CHANGES EXPECTATIONS Company News Geely Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - August 27, 2026 Built as a new-energy bakkie rather than an electrified diesel platform, the Riddara combines the practicality and capability expected of a bakkie with the refinement, performance and driving
Suzuki brings diverse line-up and activities to 2026 Festival of Motoring Company News Headlines Local Industry Suzuki Suzuki Suzuki by Tristan Wiggill - August 27, 2026 From compact city cars to new EVs and rugged 4x4s, Suzuki Auto South Africa will be fielding a diverse line-up of vehicles at this year’s Festival of Motoring,
Hyundai Automotive South Africa Congratulates Tarek Mosaad on New Continental Automotive Leadership Role Company News Headlines Hyundai Hyundai Hyundai Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - August 26, 2026 Hyundai Automotive South Africa congratulates Tarek Mosaad Hyundai Automotive South Africa congratulates Tarek Mosaad, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Middle East and Africa, following his election as President
GWM South Africa returns to the Festival of Motoring 2026 Company News GWM Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - August 25, 2026 4x4 stand will focus on the off-road capabilities The Festival of Motoring has become an important fixture on South Africa’s automotive calendar, bringing together motoring enthusiasts, industry professionals, media
VWGA appoints new Production Director Company News Headlines Local Industry Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen by Tristan Wiggill - August 24, 2026 Joining VWGA Marc succeeds Ulrich Schwabe, who led production at Plant Kariega from April 2021 to July 2026. He joins the company from the Volkswagen plant in Zwickau, Germany,
AA CEO NAMES LDV TERRON 9 AS “SAFEST BAKKIE BY FAR” IN SA Company News Headlines LDV Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 LDV’s recent rebranding launch event held in Johannesburg Bobby Ramagwede, CEO of the Automobile Association of South Africa, plays a pivotal role in the country’s automotive sector, leading an
