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The Audi A5 has won the Premium category and the Audi RS Q8 has claimed the Performance category in the 2026 South African Car of the Year competition, announced by the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists in May. The two models were among 18 finalists selected from more than 55 qualifying vehicles launched in 2025, with the competition marking its fortieth year.
Audi faces market-share pressure as Chinese brands gain groundMotus CEO Ockert Janse van Rensburg describes Audi as a brand under pressure, alongside Volkswagen, Nissan and Ford, as Chinese vehicle market share in South Africa grew from 2.1% in 2019 to 15.2% in 2025. Motus has responded by placing Volkswagen and Audi under the same dealership roof in some instances, though the company emphasises it has no plans to abandon the brands, which still trade at high volumes.
New Audi South Africa head brings direct-to-customer experienceMarkus Schuster has been appointed head of Audi South Africa, joining with more than two decades of global automotive experience and having most recently served as Audi Singapore managing director, where he led the transformation of the subsidiary into Audi's first direct-to-customer franchise worldwide. Audi South Africa is preparing to launch 21 new models over the next two years, including the new Q7, Q8, A3, A5, Q3 and Q5 ranges.
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The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has selected the Jetour T2 as the 2026 Car of the Year (COTY). The T2’s selection marks the first-ever victory for a Chinese brand in the...
The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has selected the Jetour T2 as the 2026 Car of the Year (COTY). Now in its fortieth year, the event marks the first-ever victory for a Chinese...
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The surge seen in Chinese vehicles sales is not unique to South Africa, says Motus CEO Ockert Janse van Rensburg. The parts and vehicle retailer and distributor also operates in the UK and Australia.
The surge seen in the sale of Chinese vehicles is not unique to South Africa, says Motus CEO Ockert Janse van Rensburg. The parts and vehicle retailer and distributor also operates in the UK and...
The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has announced the 18 finalists for the 2026 South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition. The competition is 40 years old this year, with...
As automotive manufacturer Volkswagen Group Africa celebrates its seventy-fifth anniversary, the company has outlined the challenges and opportunities it sees in the local automotive sector during...
The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has announced the 18 finalists for the 2026 South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition. The competition is 40 years old this year, with...
South Africa’s automotive industry is developing an Electromobility Occupational Skills Programme, which will be a nationally recognised qualification designed to equip technicians with the skills...
Markus Schuster has been appointed as the new head of Audi South Africa (SA). Schuster joins Audi SA with more than two decades of global automotive experience across Germany, Italy and Singapore.
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