https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/791.html South Africa news 15 AutoTech news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/791.html en-us Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:28:21 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/one-and-two-stars-kia-sonet-and-gwm-jolion-fail-sa-safety-tests-845643a South Africa’s entry-level car market is back in the spotlight after the latest #SaferCarsForAfrica crash tests revealed weak safety performance from two popular models. The Kia Sonet and GWM Jolion, both strong sellers locally, posted low ratings for adult occupant protection, highlighting ongoing gaps in basic safety features. 1-268969 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity AutoTech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/r510m-to-local-supplier-development-for-new-isuzu-d-max-390128a Isuzu Motors South Africa has committed R510 million to develop local suppliers as part of the new D-Max production programme, funding 729 vendor tools and enabling 250 locally sourced components to be manufactured in South Africa. 1-268973 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity AutoTech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bmw-it-hub-to-inject-r4bn-into-sa-economy-401649a South African tech talent at BMW Group’s IT Hub in Pretoria is expected to contribute more than R4bn to the local economy in 2026, as the facility marks 20 years of operations and reinforces its role as the company’s largest technology hub outside Germany. 1-268815 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity AutoTech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/stellantis-teams-up-with-qualcomm-to-power-next-gen-cars-734682a Stellantis and Qualcomm Technologies have expanded their existing collaboration to integrate more advanced computing, connectivity and driver assistance systems into future vehicles across Stellantis’ global brands. 1-268422 Mon, 25 May 2026 16:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity AutoTech 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 AutoTech 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 AutoTech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/autotrader-intelligence-redefines-the-way-south-africans-buy-and-sell-cars-393868a A quiet revolution is unfolding in car shopping, as AutoTrader blends human insight with AI to make every decision simpler and smarter. 1-262593 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity AutoTech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/reach-1-million-south-african-car-buyers-in-one-place-037715a Our marketing team will help you craft the perfect marketing package for your needs, and will manage the entire campaign on your behalf. 1-258327 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity AutoTech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gauteng-unveils-new-high-tech-number-plates-037625a Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, has officially unveiled a new high-tech, tamper-proof provincial number plate system. 1-258237 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity AutoTech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bolt-backs-township-mobility-startups-with-r406k-accelerator-boost-251457a Ten new ventures born from Bolt’s first South African startup accelerator show promise in transforming transport and tourism. 1-257890 Mon, 26 May 2025 15:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity AutoTech South Africa