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April vehicle sales rise, exports decline amid global pressure, says Naamsa

April vehicle sales rise, exports decline amid global pressure, says Naamsa

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A Jetour TX SUV at the company’s booth at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China), in Beijing. Image credit: Reuters/Maxim Shemetov

SA auto market gears up for massive production of Jetour's T seriesNqobile Dludla

Cars queue at a Shell petrol station in Johannesburg after the government announced reducing its fuel levy for a month to stop fuel prices rising even further. Image credit: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

South Africa extends temporary fuel levy relief amid Iran war

Recall, or simply an update? How software-defined cars are changing the industry

Recall, or simply an update? How software-defined cars are changing the industry

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Why long term car rental is becoming the smartest move in South Africa’s current economic climate

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RoadCover and Wheel Well partner to drive a new era of road safety for South African families

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Record sales, shifting rules: The new battle for South Africa’s car buyers

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17 Apr 2026

Culture as a competitive edge: How reputation shapes industry leadership

Stone Culture as a competitive edge: How reputation shapes industry leadership

16 Apr 2026

The brands winning South Africa’s car buyers aren’t the ones you expect

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10 Apr 2026

Reflecting on CFAO South Africa’s 2025 financial year

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The easy tyre tip that could save you up to 10% on fuel

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Breaking the credit barrier: The rise of cash car rental in South Africa

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Foton breaks into South Africa’s top commercial vehicle ranks in just over a year

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18 months of tyre protection now standard from Dunlop

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Cars queue at a Shell petrol station in Johannesburg after the government announced reducing its fuel levy for a month to stop fuel prices rising even further. Image credit: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

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Volkswagen refreshed iconic VW You and Me TVC as part of their 75th anniversary in SA

28 Apr 2026

Mahindra SA CEO Rajesh Gupta takes regional role, successor named

Mahindra SA CEO Rajesh Gupta takes regional role, successor named

28 Apr 2026

President Ramaphosa to attend F1 as SA bids to host race

President Ramaphosa to attend F1 as SA bids to host race

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Inflation edges up, but bigger price pressures still loom for South Africa

Katja Hamilton 24 Apr 2026

Why SA's soaring fuel prices could be a boon for EV investors

Why SA's soaring fuel prices could be a boon for EV investors

Andries Malherbe 23 Apr 2026

Isuzu SA hits record annual production as output climbs 21%

Isuzu SA hits record annual production as output climbs 21%

22 Apr 2026

Inside iCaur: Chery’s new EV brand set for South Africa

21 Apr 2026

Chery overtakes Haval in SA’s used Chinese car market

Chery overtakes Haval in SA’s used Chinese car market

20 Apr 2026

BYD takes on premium SUV market in SA with R1m Atto 8

BYD takes on premium SUV market in SA with R1m Atto 8

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Geely brings E2 electric hatchback to South Africa

Geely brings E2 electric hatchback to South Africa

15 Apr 2026

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AA CEO: South Africans are being sold second-tier car safety

AA CEO: South Africans are being sold second-tier car safety

Imran Salie 14 Apr 2026

Electric vehicles could soon be cheaper than petrol cars in Africa – if financing barriers fall

Electric vehicles could soon be cheaper than petrol cars in Africa – if financing barriers fall

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How India and China are reshaping Africa's auto parts industry

How India and China are reshaping Africa's auto parts industry

Andre Scholle 20 Feb 2026

Nissan reshapes AMIEO leadership as transformation plan gathers pace

Nissan reshapes AMIEO leadership as transformation plan gathers pace

20 Jan 2026

Shell in talks to sell 600 South African petrol stations in $1bn deal

15 Apr 2026

AA CEO: South Africans are being sold second-tier car safety

Imran Salie 14 Apr 2026

VW Group Africa reaches 500,000 export Polo milestone

13 Apr 2026

Nissan in South Africa – what next?

10 Apr 2026

Harley-Davidson refreshes brand

10 Apr 2026

Kia enters SA’s bakkie segment with new Tasman

9 Apr 2026

New vehicle sales spike as export pressure builds, says Naamsa

9 Apr 2026

Naamsa announces CEO Mikel Mabasa departure

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South Africa's fuel price mechanism to receive a major overhaul

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