https://www.bizcommunity.com/Automotive South Africa news 15 Automotive news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/Automotive en-us Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:56:27 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dear-kap-sani2c-riders-partners-supporters-and-friends-958094a On behalf of everyone at KAP, it is a great pleasure to welcome you to this year’s KAP sani2c. We are proud to be part of a race that has grown into far more than a sporting event - it is a celebration of perseverance, partnership, community, and the incredible power of people working together toward a shared goal. 1-267714 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-extends-temporary-fuel-levy-relief-amid-iran-war-625011a The National Treasury and Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) announced that the temporary reduction in the general fuel levy introduced by the government, which was due to come to an end in early May, has been extended to June. 1-267681 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/volkswagen-refreshed-iconic-vw-you-and-me-tvc-as-part-of-their-75th-anniversary-in-sa-847243a As part of their 75th anniversary in South Africa this year, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has refreshed its iconic VW You and Me television advert from the 1980s for the 21st Century. 1-267669 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-long-term-car-rental-is-becoming-the-smartest-move-in-south-africas-current-economic-climate-514920a The world’s economic environment continues to place pressure on both households and businesses, and South Africa is no different. Surging fuel prices, high interest rates, ongoing cost-of-living increases, and uncertainties are forcing people to rethink how they manage their finances. 1-267656 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mahindra-sa-ceo-rajesh-gupta-takes-regional-role-successor-named-170596a Mahindra South Africa has announced a leadership transition, with CEO Rajesh Gupta appointed as regional head for South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and South Asia at parent company Mahindra and Mahindra. 1-267648 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/president-ramaphosa-to-attend-f1-as-sa-bids-to-host-race-625081a President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to attend a Formula One Grand Prix later this year as part of efforts to bring Formula One back to South Africa. 1-267631 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/inflation-edges-up-but-bigger-price-pressures-still-loom-for-south-africa-069405a South Africa's inflation has inched up to 3.1% in March, but economists warn that the bigger price pressures are still to come. 1-267617 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-sa-soaring-fuel-prices-could-be-a-boon-for-ev-investors-392868a South Africa’s latest fuel price hike is more than another blow to household budgets; it highlights a deeper structural weakness. Like most countries, its transport economy remains tied to global oil prices, leaving consumers and businesses exposed to shocks beyond their control. 1-267593 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa /InBrief/196/834/16503.html 2-16503 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/isuzu-sa-hits-record-annual-production-as-output-climbs-21-736252a Isuzu Motors South Africa has recorded its highest-ever annual production, with output rising 21% year on year at its Gqeberha plant for the financial year ending 31 March 2026. 1-267542 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa