New Homepage Suzuki Auto South Africa moves into new head office and distribution centre September 3, 2026 We are pleased to have completed the move Suzuki Auto South Africa has moved into its new head office and distribution center at Longlake Logistics Park in Gauteng, marking another… Read More about Suzuki Auto South Africa moves into new head office and distribution centre Boksburg takes top honours at OMODA & JAECOO’s 2026 Dealer Awards September 2, 2026 OMODA JAECOO Boksburg was named Overall Dealer of the Year. 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The decision came as a positive surprise to many industry stakeholders and market analysts, who… Read More about Nada Commends SARB Decision to Hold Repo Rate as Vehicle Market Gains Momentum South Africa’s New Car Sales Surge is an Evolution, not a Revolution July 21, 2026 On the surface, this might seem to hold true,” says Brandon Cohen, Chairperson of the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA). “We’ve just witnessed the strongest June performance in nearly two… Read More about South Africa’s New Car Sales Surge is an Evolution, not a Revolution More Value for Changan Alsvin Buyers with New Standard Service Plan July 9, 2026 Changan South Africa introduces 5-Year/75 000km Service Plan for the Alsvin 1.4 Manual. Changan Alsvin 1.5 AT continues to benefit from a 5-Year/75 000km Service Plan The enhancement further reduces… Read More about More Value for Changan Alsvin Buyers with New Standard Service Plan 1 2 3 … 11 Next » Local Industry Suzuki Auto South Africa moves into new head office and distribution centre September 3, 2026 We are pleased to have completed the move Suzuki Auto South Africa has moved into its new head office and… Read More about Suzuki Auto South Africa moves into new head office and distribution centre Boksburg takes top honours at OMODA & JAECOO’s 2026 Dealer Awards September 2, 2026 OMODA JAECOO Boksburg was named Overall Dealer of the Year. 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August 28, 2026 Continued commitment to serving Cape Town Volvo Cars Century City, a member of the Super Group Dealership family, is proud to announce its continued commitment to serving Cape Town with… Read More about Volvo Cars accelerates South African growth strategy with expanded retail footprint. WOMEN PLAYING A GROWING ROLE IN SA’S TRUCKING INDUSTRY AND HINO IS VERY ACTIVE IN THIS SPHERE August 27, 2026 Hino South Africa Many women in South Africa are now playing important roles in industries that were previously seen as part of a “man’s world”. Trucking is one of these… Read More about WOMEN PLAYING A GROWING ROLE IN SA’S TRUCKING INDUSTRY AND HINO IS VERY ACTIVE IN THIS SPHERE Pricing for the all-new Volkswagen T-Roc is available August 27, 2026 Volkswagen brings a completely redesigned second-generation compact SUV that combines expressive design, sophisticated technology and everyday versatility. Positioned between the Taigo and Tiguan, the new T-Roc strengthens Volkswagen’s T-SUV family,… Read More about Pricing for the all-new Volkswagen T-Roc is available DTSA Celebrates Vallei Organies’ Workplace Wellness Programme Completion August 26, 2026 Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA), in partnership with Trucking Wellness, celebrated Vallei Organies as the twelfth customer to successfully complete its Fleet Owner Workplace Wellness Programme. The programme is implemented… Read More about DTSA Celebrates Vallei Organies’ Workplace Wellness Programme Completion Charging ahead: Volvo’s early bet on an electric South Africa August 26, 2026 When the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric arrived in South Africa in the second half of 2021, the question on most people’s minds was whether an electric car made any… Read More about Charging ahead: Volvo’s early bet on an electric South Africa 1 2 3 … 62 Next »
