https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/795.html South Africa news 15 Commercial & Industrial news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/795.html en-us Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:17:00 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/toyota-sa-we-cant-compete-with-chinese-brands-at-entry-level-731992a The strong emergence of Chinese car brands in the South African automotive market has changed the entry-level price point of new cars in the country, according to Toyota South Africa Motors senior public relations manager Riaan Esterhuysen. 1-269832 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-race-to-keep-south-africa-auto-industry-competitive-408559a Public debate around South Africa's Electric Vehicle (EV) White Paper has largely centred on how quickly motorists will adopt electric vehicles. In doing so, it overlooks the policy's primary purpose. 1-269725 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-new-vehicle-market-posts-strongest-june-in-almost-20-years-519920a South Africa's new vehicle market recorded its strongest June sales performance in 19 years, with more than 54,000 vehicles sold as resilient domestic demand continued to offset a slowdown in exports. 1-269656 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial 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 Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/used-car-sales-rise-as-south-africans-prioritise-affordability-408769a South Africa’s used car market recorded stronger sales in May, with buyers increasingly favouring affordable and fuel-efficient vehicles as pressure on household budgets continues to shape purchasing decisions. 1-269035 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial 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 Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-four-mindsets-reshaping-the-sa-car-market-390158a When we set out to understand how South Africans are choosing cars today, we aimed to truly comprehend the mindset of South African consumers. Our study, conducted across a quantitative panel, focus groups, and ethnographic interviews, provided a clear answer. There is not one buyer driving this category shift, rather, there are four distinct mindsets, each switching at very different rates. 1-268933 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-new-vehicle-sales-hit-strongest-may-since-2013-623091a South Africa’s new vehicle market continued its recovery in May 2026, recording its strongest May performance in more than a decade, even as rising fuel prices, inflationary pressures and higher interest rates began to weigh on the broader economic outlook. 1-268691 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/20-years-of-pace-car-rental-a-south-african-success-story-built-on-growth-grit-and-simplicity-390238a In May 2026, Pace Car Rental celebrates 20 years in business, marking two decades of growth, resilience, and commitment to keeping South Africans moving. 1-268413 Mon, 25 May 2026 14:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/chinese-automakers-gain-ground-in-sa-as-competitive-pricing-spurs-demand-623651a Chinese automakers expanded their share of the South African passenger car market to 16.8% in 2025 from 11.2% a year earlier, industry data showed on Friday, 15 May, as competitively priced, technology-rich sport utility vehicles and long warranties reshaped competition. 1-268171 Mon, 18 May 2026 09:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa