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Domestic vehicle sales hit a 13-year high despite export challenges

Commercial & Industrial

Domestic vehicle sales hit a 13-year high despite export challenges

3 Mar 2026

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

Dealers

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

Issued by Foton 2 Mar 2026

Chery, Nissan and the future of Rosslyn

Manufacturing & Parts

Chery, Nissan and the future of Rosslyn

Lance Branquinho 16 Feb 2026

SA car market off to a flying start in 2026

Commercial & Industrial

SA car market off to a flying start in 2026

3 Feb 2026

SA's auto sector is not seeking steep import duty hikes, BMW CEO says

Automotive

SA's auto sector is not seeking steep import duty hikes, BMW CEO says

Nqobile Dludla 29 Jan 2026

Car sales in South Africa hit 10-year high

Commercial & Industrial

Car sales in South Africa hit 10-year high

12 Jan 2026

Source: usertrmk via

Automotive

Chinese car firm BYD is racing ahead with its electric vehicles. Here’s how more established brands can catch up

Pietro Micheli 23 Dec 2025

SA auto market accelerates into year end, Naamsa reports

Commercial & Industrial

SA auto market accelerates into year end, Naamsa reports

2 Dec 2025

Dealers

Chery launches Lepas luxury car brand in South Africa

25 Nov 2025

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

Manufacturing & Parts

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

Issued by The Electric Mission 20 Oct 2025

SA's new vehicle sales on track to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2025

Commercial & Industrial

SA's new vehicle sales on track to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2025

Nqobile Dludla 2 Oct 2025

Corolla Cross record! SA’s top-selling passenger cars in August 2025

Commercial & Industrial

Corolla Cross record! SA’s top-selling passenger cars in August 2025

Ryan Bubear 3 Sep 2025

SA new vehicle sales hit six-year high in August

Commercial & Industrial

SA new vehicle sales hit six-year high in August

1 Sep 2025

Tata Motors returns to SA with new passenger cars

Dealers

Tata Motors returns to SA with new passenger cars

20 Aug 2025

These 3 Chinese brands just posted their best SA sales yet

Commercial & Industrial

These 3 Chinese brands just posted their best SA sales yet

Ryan Bubear 7 Aug 2025

SA's new vehicle sales surge, but exports slide amid global pressure

Commercial & Industrial

SA's new vehicle sales surge, but exports slide amid global pressure

4 Aug 2025

Ford SA accelerates dealer network growth with R900m investment

Dealers

Ford SA accelerates dealer network growth with R900m investment

21 Jul 2025

SA new vehicle sales surge

Commercial & Industrial

SA new vehicle sales surge

3 Jul 2025

Used car sales rise sharply, Toyota and Ford dominate May market

Commercial & Industrial

Used car sales rise sharply, Toyota and Ford dominate May market

19 Jun 2025

Image credit: Francesco Vantini on Unsplash

Commercial & Industrial

South Africans prefer Toyota, VW and Ford when purchasing used cars

17 Jun 2025

SA new vehicle sales climb 22% in May as interest rate cut boosts confidence

Commercial & Industrial

SA new vehicle sales climb 22% in May as interest rate cut boosts confidence

3 Jun 2025

Ford SA jumps 9.4% in Q1 2025 buoying vehicle sales recovery

Commercial & Industrial

Ford SA jumps 9.4% in Q1 2025 buoying vehicle sales recovery

6 May 2025

BMW grabs 40% share of SA's luxury car market in Q1

Dealers

BMW grabs 40% share of SA's luxury car market in Q1

29 Apr 2025

Affordable cars drive growth in South Africa's used vehicle market

Commercial & Industrial

Affordable cars drive growth in South Africa's used vehicle market

15 Apr 2025

South Africa doubled its NEV sales in 2024

Commercial & Industrial

South Africa doubled its NEV sales in 2024

Ryan Bubear 21 Feb 2025

The Cars.co.za Awards returns, continuing its partnership with Absa to empower South African car buyers

Events & Shows

The Cars.co.za Awards returns, continuing its partnership with Absa to empower South African car buyers

Issued by OnPoint PR 19 Feb 2025

Source: © Discovery Robert Attwell introduces Discovery Insure’s Vitality Car Rating

Finance

Discovery Insure's Vitality Car Rating: Determines second-hand cars' true condition and value

17 Feb 2025

Mining industry stands to win from Trump Arctic interests

Mining

Mining industry stands to win from Trump Arctic interests

Lindsey Schutters 8 Jan 2025

Source: © Waterfall City Pictures: Mall of Africa. BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index’s latest data reveals economic activity continues to move sideway, however, rising optimism levels remain

Economy

BETI still treading water but positive economic trend continues

17 Dec 2024

Consumers brace for higher petrol prices in December

Fuel & Energy

Consumers brace for higher petrol prices in December

4 Dec 2024

SA’s vehicle market driven by strong rental and car sales despite export slump

Commercial & Industrial

SA’s vehicle market driven by strong rental and car sales despite export slump

2 Dec 2024

South Africa’s automotive industry at a crossroads

Automotive

South Africa’s automotive industry at a crossroads

Siyabonga Mthembu 29 Nov 2024

SA's auto industry shifts gears: October sees highest passenger car growth in 5 years

Commercial & Industrial

SA's auto industry shifts gears: October sees highest passenger car growth in 5 years

4 Nov 2024

SA's new energy vehicle market: Trends, challenges, and insurance implications

Fuel & Energy

SA's new energy vehicle market: Trends, challenges, and insurance implications

14 Oct 2024

REVIEW: Volvo EX30, a power-packed EV with style

Launches & Reviews

REVIEW: Volvo EX30, a power-packed EV with style

Imran Salie 7 Oct 2024

Will South Africans buy a R1m Chinese double cab?

Dealers

Will South Africans buy a R1m Chinese double cab?

Lance Branquinho 1 Oct 2024

Sibanye's diversification strategy couldn't shield it from the PGM crisis

Markets & Investment

Sibanye-Stillwater R7bn loss signals continued market challenges

Lindsey Schutters 13 Sep 2024

Chinese autos make waves in SA, rising from 2% to 9% of market share

Dealers

Chinese autos make waves in SA, rising from 2% to 9% of market share

4 Sep 2024

President and CEO Jaehoon Chang

Manufacturing & Parts

Hyundai path to future paved with hydrogen, software, and digital twins

Lindsey Schutters 3 Sep 2024

#WomensMonth: Tarryn Knight shares her journey as Audi SA's marketing and PR leader

Dealers

#WomensMonth: Tarryn Knight shares her journey as Audi SA's marketing and PR leader

Imran Salie 23 Aug 2024

Jaecoo is the official vehicle partner of EFC

Dealers

Jaecoo is the official vehicle partner of EFC

13 Aug 2024

Economic strains and lifestyle changes drive new trends in SA's auto market

Commercial & Industrial

Economic strains and lifestyle changes drive new trends in SA's auto market

Paul Marshall 29 Jul 2024

Source: © Bizcommunity Mercedes-Benz holds the top spot for the second year running in the SA Top 20 Mobility Brandscape

Branding

Part 3: South Africa Speaks: BAV Top 20 Mobility Brands in 2024

Dono White 4 Jul 2024

SA economy reels from automotive industry decline

Commercial & Industrial

SA economy reels from automotive industry decline

Imran Salie 7 Jun 2024

Election jitters hit May 2024 vehicle sales hard: All the stats

Commercial & Industrial

Election jitters hit May 2024 vehicle sales hard: All the stats

4 Jun 2024

VW bounces back: SA's top 10 selling car brands for May 2024

Commercial & Industrial

VW bounces back: SA's top 10 selling car brands for May 2024

Imran Salie 4 Jun 2024

Hybrids and EVs: SA sales figures for Q1 2024

Commercial & Industrial

Hybrids and EVs: SA sales figures for Q1 2024

Ryan Bubear 24 May 2024