https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/486.html South Africa Dealers news 15 Dealers news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/486.html en-us Thu, 28 May 2026 05:45:00 +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 Dealers 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 Dealers 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 Dealers 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 Dealers South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/volkswagen-sa-names-dr-lungile-mashele-as-non-executive-director-403229a Volkswagen Group Africa (VGA) has appointed Dr Lungile Mashele as a non-executive director to its Board of Management, effective 1 May 2026. 1-267945 Fri, 08 May 2026 13:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Dealers South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-auto-market-gears-up-for-massive-production-of-jetour-t-series-069105a Chinese sport-utility vehicle maker Jetour indicated that it will produce its adventure T1 and T2 models in South Africa from 2027 at the Rosslyn plant, which its parent company, Chery, acquired from Nissan. 1-267717 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Dealers 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 Dealers 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 Dealers South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/inside-icaur-cherys-new-ev-brand-set-for-south-africa-281117a The Chery Group is set to launch a new car brand in South Africa soon, adding to its growing list of companies operating under its umbrella in the country. 1-267470 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Dealers South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/byd-takes-on-premium-suv-market-in-sa-with-r1m-atto-8-281917a BYD has introduced a new premium seven-seat plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to the local market called the Atto 8, adding to its portfolio of competitively priced new energy vehicles (NEV) in South Africa that include the second cheapest electric car in the country and a PHEV priced below the R500k mark. 1-267370 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Dealers South Africa