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 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:48:28 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/used-car-sales-grow-as-south-africans-stick-with-familiar-favourites-623681a South Africa’s used car market continued to show resilience in April, with year-on-year sales growth remaining strong despite a slowdown from the previous month. 1-268131 Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-the-chinese-car-boom-in-sa-could-come-at-a-cost-281027a South Africa’s automotive industry is undergoing a quiet but significant shift. 1-267910 Thu, 07 May 2026 16:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/april-vehicle-sales-rise-exports-decline-amid-global-pressure-says-naamsa-625801a South Africa’s new vehicle market recorded its strongest April performance in over a decade, with domestic demand continuing to support overall industry activity despite weakening export volumes, according to Naamsa. 1-267801 Tue, 05 May 2026 11:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa