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New-vehicle market set to breach 600 000 units this year as June sales jump by 15.3%
2nd July 2026 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s new-vehicle market recorded the strongest June since 2007, keeping the industry on track to surpass the 600 000-level mark this year, says the National Automobile Dealer Association... 


Nissan SA appoints new MD
2nd July 2026 By: Irma Venter

Juan Wheeler has been appointed the new MD at Nissan South Africa (SA), a role which he will fulfil alongside his current position as Nissan Africa CFO. Nissan Africa president Jordi Vila describes... 


BMW Group South Africa emphasises consistency, reliability of parts supply
1st July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

With a focus on strengthening the efficiency and reach of its parts distribution network across South Africa, BMW Group South Africa’s regional distribution centre (RDC), in Midrand, Gauteng, is a... 


Stellantis expects to make decision on South African plant in coming months
30th June 2026 By: Reuters

Stellantis is still reviewing plans for a proposed manufacturing plant in South Africa's Eastern Cape province and expects to make a decision in the coming months, the company's local manager said... 


AIDC announced as anchor tenant for the Alexandra Automotive Hub
29th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

The Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) has been announced as the anchor tenant at the City of Johannesburg’s new Alexandra Automotive Hub (AAH). The city’s Department of Economic... 


AIDC-EC places its CEO on precautionary suspension
25th June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) has announced the precautionary suspension of CEO Thabo Shenxane, with effect from June 25, following allegations of transgressions... 


Younger buyers now opting for new vehicles rather than used – Absa Finance
24th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance (AVAF) says consumers aged 18 to 35 – Millennials and Generation Zs – have year-to-date accounted for 40% of all new-vehicle finance applications and 45% of... 


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Components & Aftermarket

Tontrac highlights integrated logistics and AI solutions at Transport Evolution Africa
11th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Technology company Tontrac System Analytics believes that greater integration between logistics systems and the adoption of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) could unlock significant efficiency... 


Japan’s Marubeni Corporation acquires TiAuto Investments
10th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

Japan-based trading and investment company Marubeni Corporation has acquired South Africa’s automotive retail and services group TiAuto Investments. Founded in 1967, TiAuto is an automotive... 


Bidvest Mobility partners showcase digital logistics solutions at Transport Evolution Africa
10th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Technology partners of Bidvest Mobility, Zebra Technologies and FarEye, highlighted the growing role of digitalisation, automation and AI in improving transport and logistics efficiency at the... 


Driving fleet efficiency with Shell Fleet Solutions
10th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

For fleet operators, every kilometre matters. From fuel efficiency and vehicle uptime to driver convenience and operating costs, success depends on having the right partner on the road. Fleet and... 


Leading the way forward with Shell
10th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

In today’s competitive transport industry, fleet operators face increasing pressure to reduce operating costs, improve efficiency, and minimise vehicle downtime. Achieving these goals requires more... 


South Africa proposes extending auto incentives to battery materials
9th June 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa plans to add to its automotive incentive programme minerals used in the manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries to boost local EV production and support related supply chains. The... 


GeT Metal Group unveils initiative that turns old tyres into industrial fuel
9th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

GeT Metal Group and its subsidiary GeT Alloys have announced that they have eliminated virgin fossil fuels from their aluminium melting operations, with a new waste-to-energy initiative... 


New Technology

GridCars to deploy truck-charging infrastructure at three highway sites
19th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

Electric vehicle (EV) charging group GridCars says it will deploy charging infrastructure for large trucks at three sites along major South African highways in the next 12 months. The grid-tied... 


Toyota launches its first fully electric vehicle in the South African market
12th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s long-running market leader has finally launched its first fully electric vehicle in the domestic market – the Toyota bZ4X. Priced rather steeply at R1.18-million, this battery... 


Tata Africa gears up for launch of electric bus, small electric truck, and Xenon bakkie
12th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

Tata Africa aims to launch a fully electric commuter bus in South Africa “within the next few months”, says Tata Africa Holdings CEO Jacques Taylor. The vehicle will be assembled locally, and will... 


Fiat’s electric three-wheeler to hit SA market at the end of the year
11th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

Fiat South Africa (SA) says its first micro-mobility vehicle, the Tris, is scheduled to land in South Africa and selected sub-Saharan African markets at the end of the year. Fiat is a Stellantis... 


Powerfleet and CTRLFleet highlight role of technology in transport sector
11th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Technology companies Powerfleet and CTRLFleet used the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand to highlight the growing role of digital solutions in improving transport and logistics... 


Tontrac highlights integrated logistics and AI solutions at Transport Evolution Africa
11th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Technology company Tontrac System Analytics believes that greater integration between logistics systems and the adoption of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) could unlock significant efficiency... 


Bidvest Mobility partners showcase digital logistics solutions at Transport Evolution Africa
10th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Technology partners of Bidvest Mobility, Zebra Technologies and FarEye, highlighted the growing role of digitalisation, automation and AI in improving transport and logistics efficiency at the... 


Passenger Cars, Bakkies & Vans

Nissan SA appoints new MD
2nd July 2026 By: Irma Venter

Juan Wheeler has been appointed the new MD at Nissan South Africa (SA), a role which he will fulfil alongside his current position as Nissan Africa CFO. Nissan Africa president Jordi Vila describes... 


Stellantis expects to make decision on South African plant in coming months
30th June 2026 By: Reuters

Stellantis is still reviewing plans for a proposed manufacturing plant in South Africa's Eastern Cape province and expects to make a decision in the coming months, the company's local manager said... 


AIDC announced as anchor tenant for the Alexandra Automotive Hub
29th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

The Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) has been announced as the anchor tenant at the City of Johannesburg’s new Alexandra Automotive Hub (AAH). The city’s Department of Economic... 


Younger buyers now opting for new vehicles rather than used – Absa Finance
24th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance (AVAF) says consumers aged 18 to 35 – Millennials and Generation Zs – have year-to-date accounted for 40% of all new-vehicle finance applications and 45% of... 


Commission recommends approval of Chery's buyout of Nissan's South African manufacturing plant
19th June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Competition Commission has recommended to the Competition Tribunal that it approve the proposed transaction whereby Chery South Africa (SA) intends to acquire the assets related to Nissan South... 


Chinese car industry notches up first Car of the Year win in SA as T2 takes the crown
19th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

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... 


May vehicle sales climb higher as new-energy segment also accelerates
19th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s new-vehicle market continued its positive run as sales increased by 12.8% in May compared with the same month last year. The 51 071 new vehicles that found new owners last month... 


Truck & Bus

GridCars to deploy truck-charging infrastructure at three highway sites
19th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

Electric vehicle (EV) charging group GridCars says it will deploy charging infrastructure for large trucks at three sites along major South African highways in the next 12 months. The grid-tied... 


May vehicle sales climb higher as new-energy segment also accelerates
19th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s new-vehicle market continued its positive run as sales increased by 12.8% in May compared with the same month last year. The 51 071 new vehicles that found new owners last month... 


TruckStore’s newly launched West Rand facility offers greater flexibility, customer focus
17th June 2026

Daimler Trucks and Buses Southern Africa’s used truck business TruckStore has opened its new facility in Krugersdorp, Gauteng. The new facility aims to strengthen TruckStore’s national footprint... 


Tata Africa gears up for launch of electric bus, small electric truck, and Xenon bakkie
12th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

Tata Africa aims to launch a fully electric commuter bus in South Africa “within the next few months”, says Tata Africa Holdings CEO Jacques Taylor. The vehicle will be assembled locally, and will... 


Clean record for Fidelity Services’ new-tech cash-in-transit vehicles
12th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

Fidelity Services Group (FSG) says not a single attack has been recorded against any of the group’s new purpose-engineered cash-in-transit (CIT) vehicles since their deployment at the end of 2023.... 


Daimler Trucks launching four new products in Southern Africa
11th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As the group celebrates 130 years since the introduction of its first truck, Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) is introducing four new models to its product range for the Southern Africa region,... 


Fiat’s electric three-wheeler to hit SA market at the end of the year
11th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

Fiat South Africa (SA) says its first micro-mobility vehicle, the Tris, is scheduled to land in South Africa and selected sub-Saharan African markets at the end of the year. Fiat is a Stellantis... 


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