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 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:37:10 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/reflecting-on-cfao-south-africas-2025-financial-year-514820a South Africa's mobility sector surprised many this year. Around 600,000 new vehicles were sold in 12 months, well above most forecasts. However, the headline number hides what operators felt every day on the ground: the market grew louder, faster, and more competitive, while margins got thinner. 1-267056 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fuel-costs-ignite-ev-interest-but-volvo-highlights-deeper-economic-gains-281537a While rising fuel prices often drive interest in electric vehicles, Volvo Car South Africa says South Africans are increasingly considering EVs for reasons beyond the cost of petrol. 1-267020 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/china-chery-aims-for-2027-start-at-newly-acquired-south-africa-plant-511380a Chery Automobile aims to begin production by the end of 2027 at the South African plant it is acquiring from Nissan, where it also plans to make electrified vehicles, a senior executive at the Chinese automaker told Reuters. 1-266996 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wrapping-up-6-months-behind-the-wheel-of-the-ford-territory-dark-edition-400279a My time with the Ford Territory Dark Edition has come to an end, culminating in a year of living with the SUV in two different variants. Over that time, I've driven the Territory Dark Edition just shy of 3,000kms. 1-266995 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/april-fuel-shock-petrol-diesel-prices-announced-066855a The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol and diesel prices will increase by between R3.06 and R7.51 from midnight on 1 April. 1-266987 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ramaphosa-losing-sleep-over-fuel-crisis-as-sa-weighs-levy-cut-288087a President Cyril Ramaphosa says he and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana are “losing sleep” over South Africa’s fuel crisis, as government weighs cutting the fuel levy to soften the blow of looming price hikes. 1-266960 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-ldv-south-africa-ceo-appointed-511360a Commercial vehicle brand LDV South Africa has appointed Gerhard Moolman as its new CEO, as it looks to expand its footprint and strengthen its dealer network in a highly competitive local market. 1-266926 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/our-interest-in-electric-vehicles-has-grown-due-to-oil-price-spikes-and-its-likely-toremain-844003a The US military action in Iran may have an unintended secondary effect – ending the cultural dominance of the internal combustion engine and ushering in the age of electric vehicles. 1-266839 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-easy-tyre-tip-that-could-save-you-up-to-10-on-fuel-288447a Come April, the daily school run, the commute to work, and even a quick trip to the shops could cost South African motorists noticeably more. 1-266830 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/eastern-cape-rolls-out-r150m-push-to-support-township-auto-smmes-511610a The Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape has launched a new tools, equipment and machinery project aimed at strengthening small automotive businesses in the Chris Hani District. 1-266766 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa