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 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:55:50 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/biztrends2027-sponsorship-opens-for-business-519400a Your invitation to Steer the Future 1-269486 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ferrari-appoints-new-marketing-head-amid-luce-ev-backlash-286177a Ferrari has picked a new head for its commercial division at a moment when Maranello could have done without more unwanted noise. 1-269480 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/relief-for-consumers-as-fuel-prices-fall-after-sharp-hikes-842753a Overburdened consumers will be in for some relief from tomorrow, 1 July, after the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) announced a decrease in fuel prices, excluding LP Gas. 1-269459 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/autotrader-drives-digital-innovation-in-sa-automotive-as-olx-group-reports-strong-fy2026-results-175026a Following OLX Group's latest financial results, AutoTrader highlights the local achievements that continue to strengthen its position as South Africa's leading automotive marketplace. 1-269428 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/competition-commission-backs-cherys-acquisition-of-nissans-rosslyn-plant-620571a The Competition Commission has recommended approval of Chery South Africa’s proposed acquisition of Nissan South Africa’s manufacturing plant in Rosslyn, Gauteng, subject to conditions. 1-269421 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/aidc-eastern-cape-suspends-ceo-pending-investigation-731462a The board of the Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) has placed chief executive officer Thabo Shenxane on precautionary suspension pending the outcome of internal investigations into alleged transgressions. The suspension took effect on 25 June 2026. 1-269372 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-toyota-hilux-debuts-in-south-africa-with-key-upgrades-408129a Toyota has launched a new-generation Hilux in South Africa, introducing a major update to one of the country’s most widely used bakkies, with improvements spanning safety, connectivity, comfort and efficiency. 1-269345 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/chinese-brands-gain-ground-as-sa-car-market-shifts-286967a South Africa’s passenger vehicle market remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026, but affordability pressures and shifting consumer preferences are increasingly reshaping demand, according to the latest TransUnion Mobility Insights Report. 1-269300 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-the-9th-sacu-summit-on-26-june-means-for-auto-pharma-and-green-industries-953554a The upcoming Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) Summit of heads of state is set to serve as a critical platform for advancing regional co-operation, industrial development and economic transformation across Southern Africa. 1-269264 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ferraris-first-electric-supercar-has-proved-controversial-a-car-designer-explains-why-731332a Ferrari’s new sportscar, the Luce (pronounced Loo-che), raises some interesting questions about the future of hi-tech, high-cost supercars in the electric era. 1-269262 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa