https://www.bizcommunity.com/AutomotiveTrends South Africa Automotive trends | Bizcommunity news 15 Trends news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/AutomotiveTrends en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:46:10 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/top-automotive-trends-for-chinese-manufacturers-284267a As South Africa heads into 2026, the automotive industry is being shaped less by headline disruption and more by steady, data-backed behavioural change. Buyers are more informed, dealerships are more digitally capable, and intelligent tools are increasingly helping people navigate complexity with confidence. At the centre of this shift is how insight is being used: not to replace human decision-making, but to support it. 1-265100 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/biztrends2026-lightstone-paul-roux-de-kock-on-ai-automotive-trends-173496a Artificial intelligence is reshaping South Africa’s automotive sector from end to end, influencing how vehicles are designed, priced, financed, insured, traded, and sold. As data volumes grow and decision cycles compress, AI is no longer a future differentiator but a present-day operational necessity. 1-265048 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/top-4-automotive-trends-for-chinese-manufacturers-172296a As we enter 2026, South Africa’s automotive landscape is evolving faster than at any time in recent memory. Buyers are more discerning, technology cycles are accelerating, and expectations around value and capability are shifting. 1-264748 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/meeting-the-south-african-modern-car-buyers-where-the-customer-experience-matches-the-expectation-405859a The modern car buyer is moving away from a transactional interaction and toward a more personal, purpose-driven relationship with mobility. They’re not just shopping for a vehicle, they’re choosing a brand that understands their life, their pressures, and their aspirations. 1-264625 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gwms-coming-age-in-sa-and-the-haval-boom-youre-not-imagining-629821a Chinese automobile manufacturer Great Wall Motor (GWM) is celebrating 18 years in South Africa. In human years, 18 is the age of confidence — when you know who you are and where you’re going. And after nearly two decades on local roads, GWM is driving into young adulthood with the same certainty. 1-263861 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-rise-of-the-digital-showroom-the-new-frontline-for-driving-car-sales-039415a In a world where purchasing decisions are increasingly informed by online research, the automotive customer journey starts long before the test drive. 1-257627 Thu, 15 May 2025 11:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/smart-city-infrastructure-gets-a-boost-with-fnb-new-toll-solution-140416a The launch of FNB’s new online toll solution is helping to advance smart city mobility by streamlining toll road payments and reducing fraud. Traditional toll payment methods were inconvenient and vulnerable to abuse, but this innovative system enhances security, curbs fraud, and supports safer, more efficient travel for South African motorists. 1-257018 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/top-automotive-trends-for-2025-364808a South African consumers are gradually exploring the shift to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), with growing awareness of their long-term cost and environmental benefits. However, traditional hybrids and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are emerging as a practical stepping stone for those looking to embrace cleaner mobility without fully transitioning to BEVs. 1-254553 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/study-ai-and-electric-vehicles-set-to-drive-major-changes-in-fleet-management-697371a A global study commissioned by Webfleet, Bridgestone's fleet management solution, reveals that 58% of fleet managers expect to adopt AI within the next five years. The research, conducted with 1,800 fleet managers across 15 countries, including South Africa, highlights the growing trend of fleet digitisation. 1-254321 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/evolution-or-revolution-699021a Is Jaguar’s rebranding a strategic move forward or a turn in the wrong direction? 1-253661 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa