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, 21 May 2026 18:15:38 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/geely-to-launch-first-petrol-model-in-south-africa-targets-10-vehicle-lineup-956544a China's Geely plans to launch its first internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in South Africa, part of a broader push to expand its lineup there to about 10 models by the end of 2026, a senior local executive said. 1-268284 Thu, 21 May 2026 07:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/volkswagen-and-mastertons-launch-limited-edition-peoples-blend-coffee-512110a Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) is partnering with Mastertons Coffee and Tea Specialists for a limited-edition coffee blend as part of its celebrations of 75 years of building Volkswagens in South Africa. 1-268266 Wed, 20 May 2026 08:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kia-tasman-bakkie-tvc-takes-up-the-bakkie-challenge-401029a Bakkie advertising is, commercially speaking, some of the most high-stakes work in the South African market. The category consistently outsells every other vehicle segment in the country. 1-268245 Wed, 20 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/toyota-previews-new-hilux-first-ev-and-land-cruiser-fj-for-sa-289837a Toyota is launching four new cars in the domestic market, one of which is the highly anticipated updated Hilux. Bizcommunity got a preview of these vehicles at Toyota Matsuri, an inaugural celebratory festival by the Japanese brand that recently took place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. 1-268220 Tue, 19 May 2026 10:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bolt-launches-electric-vehicle-ride-hailing-service-in-south-africa-401089a Bolt has launched an electric vehicle (EV) ride category in South Africa, starting in Cape Town, as the mobility platform expands its push into sustainable urban transport across the continent. 1-268205 Mon, 18 May 2026 16:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/chinese-automakers-gain-ground-in-sa-as-competitive-pricing-spurs-demand-623651a Chinese automakers expanded their share of the South African passenger car market to 16.8% in 2025 from 11.2% a year earlier, industry data showed on Friday, 15 May, as competitively priced, technology-rich sport utility vehicles and long warranties reshaped competition. 1-268171 Mon, 18 May 2026 09:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/used-car-sales-grow-as-south-africans-stick-with-familiar-favourites-623681a South Africa’s used car market continued to show resilience in April, with year-on-year sales growth remaining strong despite a slowdown from the previous month. 1-268131 Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/toyota-starlet-gets-zero-star-safety-rating-in-sa-crash-test-programme-390338a The current-generation Toyota Starlet has received a zero-star safety rating for adult occupant protection in the latest #SaferCarsForAfrica crash testing programme, raising concerns about one of South Africa’s most popular entry-level vehicles. 1-268113 Thu, 14 May 2026 13:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/aphelele-fassi-and-jordan-hendrikse-named-nissan-navara-ambassadors-623911a South African rugby stars Aphelele Fassi and Jordan Hendrikse have officially joined the Nissan family, with the duo proudly receiving the keys to their new Nissan Navara PRO-4X bakkies at the Bidvest McCarthy dealership in Durban this week. 1-268081 Thu, 14 May 2026 08:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/legacy-car-brands-face-growing-pressure-in-south-africa-178456a A new study by consumer insights agency Kla found that challenger car brands have tripled their share of South Africa’s new vehicle market in just four years, as buyers increasingly redefine what they consider value for money. 1-268008 Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa