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Mercedes-Benz in talks to share SA factory with GWM: report

Mercedes-Benz in talks to share SA factory with GWM: report

How India and China are reshaping Africa's auto parts industry

How India and China are reshaping Africa's auto parts industry

By Andre Scholle 20 Feb 2026

Chery, Nissan and the future of Rosslyn

Chery, Nissan and the future of Rosslyn

By Lance Branquinho 16 Feb 2026

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Breaking the credit barrier: The rise of cash car rental in South Africa

Pace Car Rental Breaking the credit barrier: The rise of cash car rental in South Africa

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Foton breaks into South Africa’s top commercial vehicle ranks in just over a year

Foton Foton breaks into South Africa’s top commercial vehicle ranks in just over a year

2 Mar 2026

18 months of tyre protection now standard from Dunlop

Dunlop Tyres SA 18 months of tyre protection now standard from Dunlop

18 Feb 2026

Hilux Custom Builds offers purpose-built solutions for your business

Toyota South Africa Motors Hilux Custom Builds offers purpose-built solutions for your business

16 Feb 2026

From ownership to access: Why SMEs are rethinking company vehicles in 2026

Pace Car Rental From ownership to access: Why SMEs are rethinking company vehicles in 2026

12 Feb 2026

Show a little love to your tyres this Valentine’s Day

Dunlop Tyres SA Show a little love to your tyres this Valentine’s Day

12 Feb 2026

From marketplace to intelligence partner: How AutoTrader redefined dealer success in 2025

AutoTrader From marketplace to intelligence partner: How AutoTrader redefined dealer success in 2025

21 Jan 2026

Car parts 101: What does a car warranty cover and how ageing vehicles change the risk equation

dotsure Car parts 101: What does a car warranty cover and how ageing vehicles change the risk equation

14 Jan 2026

Dunlop Tyres and Isuzu Motors South Africa partner to drive local enterprise development in Gqeberha

Dunlop Tyres SA Dunlop Tyres and Isuzu Motors South Africa partner to drive local enterprise development in Gqeberha

13 Jan 2026

Back to school, back to business: Why long term car rental is reshaping January in South Africa

Pace Car Rental Back to school, back to business: Why long term car rental is reshaping January in South Africa

12 Jan 2026

Learn the ABCs of tyre care this back-to-school season

Dunlop Tyres SA Learn the ABCs of tyre care this back-to-school season

7 Jan 2026

Moving teams, not just people: The growing business case for minibus rentals

Pace Car Rental Moving teams, not just people: The growing business case for minibus rentals

17 Dec 2025

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SA’s auto industry enters defining moment amid EV pressure

SA’s auto industry enters defining moment amid EV pressure

Maureen Phiri 12 Feb 2026

Volkswagen sounds alarm over SA’s auto manufacturing future

Volkswagen sounds alarm over SA’s auto manufacturing future

Imran Salie 9 Feb 2026

South Africa to make public plans to boost local vehicle production

South Africa to make public plans to boost local vehicle production

Nqobile Dludla 28 Jan 2026

End of an era: Nissan to cease manufacturing in SA, selling factory to Chery

End of an era: Nissan to cease manufacturing in SA, selling factory to Chery

23 Jan 2026

A general view shows ArcelorMittal South Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa. Image credit: Reuters/Sumaya Hisham

ArcelorMittal South Africa shares climb on promising IDC talks

22 Jan 2026

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REDISA warns South Africa’s waste tyre crisis is a “ticking time bomb”

9 Jan 2026

Counterfeit parts: A rising risk for SA’s automotive and transport sectors

Counterfeit parts: A rising risk for SA’s automotive and transport sectors

Vijay Mawalall 22 Dec 2025

Do these tyre checks on your Joburg to Durban December drive

Do these tyre checks on your Joburg to Durban December drive

Dunlop Tyres SA 15 Dec 2025

Festive road trips are for fun, not surprises. Pause, do your tyre checks at key stops, and arrive at your destination safely. Image: Supplied/Shutterstock2556062311

Do these tyre checks along your Joburg to Cape Town December drive

Dunlop Tyres SA 12 Dec 2025

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Jaguar Land Rover pilots drone inspections to speed up factory checks

4 Dec 2025

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VSL Manufacturing unveils R750m plant to power Isuzu SA supply chain

28 Nov 2025

Dunlop Tyres enhances Mileage Warranty with extra coverage for drivers

Dunlop Tyres enhances Mileage Warranty with extra coverage for drivers

Dunlop Tyres SA 27 Nov 2025

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VW marks major Polo production milestone in SA

19 Nov 2025

Dunlop Tyres SA welcomes Marcia Noxolo Veronica Mayaba as new commercial director

Dunlop Tyres SA welcomes Marcia Noxolo Veronica Mayaba as new commercial director

Dunlop Tyres SA 6 Nov 2025

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BAIC to build new SUV locally

29 Oct 2025

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Mercedes-Benz SA bursary 2026 - less than 5 weeks left to apply

27 Oct 2025

SA’s B20 task force profiles India’s transition to electric vehicles as blueprint for G20 nations

SA’s B20 task force profiles India’s transition to electric vehicles as blueprint for G20 nations

The Electric Mission 20 Oct 2025

Sumitomo Rubber Industries in Japan, parent company of Dunlop Tyres SA, has achieved the world’s first 3D visualisation of rubber’s internal structure, paving the way for safer, longer-lasting, and more eco-friendly tyres

Dunlop drives innovation with breakthrough research into longer-lasting tyres

Dunlop Tyres SA 16 Oct 2025

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SA’s Kariega plant hits 3-million production milestone for Volkswagen

9 Oct 2025

Dunlop Tyres South Africa has extended its tyre insurance to 18 months, giving drivers more peace of mind. Image: Shutterstock.

Dunlop Tyres extends Dunlop Sure Tyre Insurance to 18 months

Dunlop Tyres SA 7 Oct 2025

The Peugeot Landtrek double-cab pickup truck, set to be built by Stellantis in South Africa, is parked at an exhibition hall, during an auto conference, in Gqeberha, South Africa, 2 October 2025. Reuters/Nqobile Dludla

Stellantis aims to broaden planned SA plant's vehicle lineup

6 Oct 2025

Cars built by Chinese manufacturer BAIC are seen at the entrance to Coega port, near Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 26 September 2017. Reuters/Wendell Roelf

SA secures China, India investments to boost local auto manufacturing

Nqobile Dludla 6 Oct 2025

File photo: Onlookers take photographs of a Tiggo 8 model during the launch of Chery's new Super Hybrid (CSH) range of cars at Montecasino, in Johannesburg, South Africa, 20 June 2025. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

China's Chery explores plant-sharing deals in South Africa

6 Oct 2025

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