The definitive pulse of the news sector — curated intelligence from our editorial desk.
Discover how dealership workshops can retain customers after warranties expire through multi-brand servicing and customer-first strategies.
Africa’s automotive growth depends on market integration, localisation and AfCFTA execution, says Dr Ahmed Fikry A Wahab.
Gqeberha hosted the first Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast, spotlighting South Africa’s automotive industry challenges and growth.
Car makers shift to circular economy models, with Stellantis SUSTAINera leading dismantling, reuse and recycling across MEA to cut waste and costs.
Hyundai SA receives 33,000 YES programme applications, highlighting youth unemployment and demand for digital-first job opportunities.
Rising vehicle tech complexity is reshaping collision repair, driving costs, skills demand and new profitability pressures.
Soaring fuel prices in South Africa are squeezing independent automotive workshops, reducing bookings threatening SMEs and delaying maintenance
US law mandates new cars to detect impaired driving using in-vehicle tech NHTSA rules face delays amid privacy and safety debates
Chinese brands are rapidly rising in South Africa’s car market, challenging legacy automakers with strong sales, local production moves and scale.
South Africans face sharp fuel price hikes from 6 May 2026 as petrol, diesel, paraffin and LPG surge due to oil prices, weak rand and higher levies.
Jetour will build T-Series models in South Africa from 2027 at Rosslyn, targeting 50,000 units and over 3,000 jobs while expanding its PHEV range.
RMI says partnership-led skills development is vital for South Africa’s workforce, highlighting collaboration at the HRDC-SA Summit 2026.