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 Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:38:52 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/used-car-sales-rise-82-as-average-prices-fall-in-sa-639291a South Africa's used car market recorded year-on-year sales growth of 8.2% in October, while the average selling price fell by 2.7% to R404,898, according to AutoTrader's latest used vehicle sales data. 1-273291 Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/chery-omoda-face-major-recall-in-sa-affecting-23667-vehicles-962554a The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a recall affecting 23,667 Chery and Omoda vehicles in South Africa over defects that could cause rear suspension failure or compromise braking performance. 1-273264 Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/agoa-withdrawal-adds-pressure-to-sa-auto-component-industry-639241a South Africa's planned loss of preferential access to the US market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) will add further pressure to an automotive component industry already facing company closures and thousands of job losses, the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) has warned. 1-273241 Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/springbok-legend-john-smit-partners-with-roadcover-to-drive-road-safety-awareness-292077a Every sporting legend has a journey and every journey has a road. 1-272980 Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vivo-energys-engen-launches-new-cost-effective-fuel-in-south-africa-295827a Engen, the South African oil company owned by Vivo Energy, has launched V-Max, a new fuel brand designed to help drivers get the most out of every litre. 1-273210 Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/arb-upholds-consumer-complaint-against-jetour-ad-740762a The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has ruled that a Jetour advertisement claiming the vehicle was “built in South Africa” is misleading, finding that the wording creates the impression that the vehicle is currently manufactured locally. 1-273172 Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-vehicle-sales-top-60000-as-sa-export-market-recovers-851863a South Africa's new vehicle sales increased by 10.4% year on year in October 2026, reaching 61,890 units, while vehicle exports returned to growth after months of decline. 1-273149 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/agoa-withdrawal-raises-stakes-for-sa-automotive-manufacturing-sector-306378a South Africa's planned loss of preferential access to the US market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has renewed calls to strengthen local automotive manufacturing, with the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) arguing that opportunities extend beyond vehicle assembly. 1-273103 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/autotraders-latest-ai-tools-will-transform-the-humble-car-listing-184446a AutoTrader is combining AI with dealer knowledge to give buyers a clearer picture of the car behind the advert. 1-273098 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-exporters-face-agoa-setback-but-broader-us-trade-ties-remain-intact-306668a South Africa’s impending exclusion from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) from Friday, 1 January 2027 will present challenges for exporters, particularly in the automotive and agricultural sectors, but is unlikely to derail the country’s broader trade relationship with the United States. 1-273093 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa