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Suzuki starts March with a bang

March 6, 2024

The month of March started with a bang for Suzuki Auto South Africa. On this first day of the month Suzuki celebrated the news that it has again won all…

Triton and Xforce win iF DESIGN AWARD 2024

March 6, 2024

The all-new Triton and the all-new Xforce compact SUV have won the iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 in the product design discipline. Mitsubishi Motors offers fulfilling mobility lifestyles that awaken the…

Mazda SA to Discontinue Mazda BT-50 Production

March 5, 2024

Mazda Southern African today announces the end of production and importation of the Mazda BT-50 Double Cab Pick-up for the South African market. Since it debuted in 2008, replacing Mazda’s…

Toyota keeps momentum in a declining market

March 4, 2024

Against a backdrop of declining vehicle sales, Toyota achieved yet another double-digit performance, recording 11,524 registrations for a sizeable 25,8% share of the new automotive market. Toyota South Africa’s Vice…

Hyundai IONIQ 5 N finalist for World Performance Car award

March 4, 2024

Hyundai Motor Company’s IONIQ 5 N has been chosen as one of three finalists for the 2024 World Performance Car award.  The World Car Awards announced the Top Three in…

How to save fuel

March 1, 2024

Despite seeing a R3.20 drop in petrol prices and R4.40 drop in diesel prices between November and January, March will bring the downward movement of the petrol price to a…

The Best of the Best: Kia Sportage named ‘Family Car of the Year’ at the 2024 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards

March 1, 2024

The Kia Sportage continued its local awards streak this week by coming out on top in the ‘Family Car’ category of the 2024 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards, simultaneously becoming the first…

Stellantis Middle East and Africa Reports Strong 2023 Performance

February 29, 2024

Stellantis Middle East and Africa (MEA) has shown robust performance in 2023, effectively advancing its Dare Forward 2030 objectives despite global challenges. Key achievements include: Net Revenues up 64% versus…

Volkswagen Group Africa unveils new airbag deployment centre

February 29, 2024

Following an investment of R20-million and construction of nearly two years, Volkswagen Group Africa officially opened its new airbag deployment centre on Wednesday 28 February. The new facility, based at…

Kia EV9 selected as ‘Top Three in the World’ in twin 2024 World Car Awards categories

February 28, 2024

The Kia EV9 has been named as a Top Three in the World finalist in two categories for the upcoming 2024 World Car Awards. The selection places the all-electric EV9…

Mahindra welcomes Arnold Reddy to management team

February 27, 2024

Mahindra South Africa (MSA) has announced the appointment of automotive industry veteran, Arnold Reddy, in its management team. Reddy will assume the role as Head of Logistics. He will be…

South Africa’s Commitment to Electric Vehicle Transformation

February 22, 2024

The Automotive Business Council has today welcomed the announcement made by the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana during his Annual Budget Speech 2024 to support the transition to electric vehicles…

Mahindra expands its Eastern Cape footprint

February 22, 2024

Mahindra South Africa has concluded a major expansion drive in the Eastern Cape. The group has signed new dealership agreements with Eastern Cape Motors and the Algoa Motor Group to…

‘Tyres are not a commodity’: Goodyear addresses drivers’ informed purchase decisions

February 21, 2024

It is a common misconception that drivers treat tyres as a commodity and do not differentiate among different types and brands on the market. Research conducted by Ipsos demonstrates a…

Defender 130 helps Afrika Odyssey Expedition distribute 7600 mosquito nets in 13 countries

February 21, 2024

The Kingsley Holgate Foundation has completed leg two of its Afrika Odyssey Expedition, travelling across 13 African countries in a pair of Defender 130s to distribute 7,643 long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito…

Quarterly review of business conditions: new motor vehicle manufacturing industry / automotive sector: 4th quarter 2023

February 20, 2024

Attached is a copy of naamsa’s quarterly review of business conditions for the South African motor vehicle manufacturing industry, during the fourth quarter of 2023, as submitted to the Director-General,…

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