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AAAM, Afreximbank and AfCFTA Secretariat launch policy course to advance industrialisation
Updated 3 hours ago By: Irma Venter

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM), in partnership with Afreximbank and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, have launched the inaugural Industrial... 


Bank data reveals sharp rise in vehicle ownership cost
Updated 3 hours ago By: Irma Venter

When combining the monthly instalment, fuel, insurance and running costs, the total price tag to own and run one of the best-selling new hatchbacks in South Africa comes to about R11 760.29 a... 


Nissan to close seven plants, not known if SA site will be affected
Updated 3 hours ago By: Irma Venter

Nissan has announced that it will close seven plants out of a global network of 17 manufacturing sites, with 20 000 jobs on the line. It is not clear if the South Africa operation will be affected. 


The sod-turning ceremony for the new head office
Booming Suzuki to build new head office and warehouse
29th May 2025 By: Irma Venter

Suzuki Auto South Africa (Suzuki SA), in partnership with real estate group Fortress, has broken ground on its new head office and distribution centre at Longlake Logistics Park, in Gauteng. The... 


DP World launches logistics, market-entry product for vehicle manufacturers
DP World launches logistics, market-entry product for vehicle manufacturers
29th May 2025 By: Irma Venter

DP World has unveiled what it calls an integrated logistics and market-entry product aimed at solving the challenges automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs, or vehicle manufacturers)... 


An image of the M-CRANE tyre
Tyre improves crane, heavy lifting operationality
23rd May 2025

The M-CRANE tyre, a “next-generation” tyre for mobile cranes, has been introduced to the market by industrial tyre manufacturer Magna Tyres. The M-CRANE enhances crane efficiency, endurance and... 


Ford is looking for 25 Rangers so it can repair a major defect
22nd May 2025 By: Irma Venter

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa is looking for the owners of roughly 25 Ranger bakkies built between October 29, 2024, to November 07, 2024, at its Silverton assembly plant in Pretoria. The... 


Inside Delta Automotive Technologies
Delta Automotive Technologies in Botswana aims to triple output by 2027
22nd May 2025 By: Irma Venter

Delta Automotive Technologies (DAT) currently produces 120 vehicle wiring harnesses a day for Volkswagen in South Africa, with plans to nearly triple output for the carmaker by 2027. The company... 


New CEO at the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM), Victoria Backhaus-Jerling
Automotive policy roll-out, affordable mobility top list of priorities for new AAAM CEO
19th May 2025 By: Irma Venter

New CEO at the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM), Victoria Backhaus-Jerling, says she has four main priorities for her tenure at the industry body. Before her appointment on... 


Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking Head of Debt Financing Solutions Brydone Graham
Standard Bank successfully leads restructure of local automotive group’s debt
16th May 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Africa‘s biggest bank, in terms of assets, Standard Bank, has reported that it has successfully worked with South African automotive group Metair to restructure the latter’s debt. Metair is valued... 


Audi blames economic pressure, poor govt support for market strain, MISA says four dealerships closing doors
16th May 2025 By: Irma Venter

Audi South Africa (SA) says buy-down trends, high inflation and interest rates have placed significant pressure on the domestic premium car market. The local arm of the German carmaker says these... 


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SA manufacturers mull ways to navigate fast-changing global trade environment
16th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African manufacturing sector continues to face pressures associated with weak domestic growth and infrastructure backlogs, which are being exacerbated by intensifying global headwinds... 


Ford SA launches programme for specialised commercial vehicle conversions
Ford SA launches programme for specialised commercial vehicle conversions
13th May 2025 By: Irma Venter

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Ford SA) has launched the Ford Pro Convertor (FPC) programme for commercial market customers seeking specialised vehicle conversions. The programme allows... 


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AAAM, Afreximbank and AfCFTA Secretariat launch policy course in aid of  industrialisation
12th May 2025 By: Irma Venter

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM), in partnership with Afreximbank and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, have launched the inaugural Industrial... 


VW’s Kariega plant readies for new small SUV introduction
2nd May 2025 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen Group Africa’s (VWGA’s) Kariega plant will halt production for four weeks as the facility is readied for the addition of a third entry-level model to its production line-up in 2027.... 


Auto component tariff impact to be felt in US ahead of South Africa – Naacam
2nd May 2025 By: Irma Venter

The immediate impact of a raft of new import tariffs on direct component exports from South Africa to the US is most likely to be felt there first, rather than here, says National Association of... 


An image of Volvo Penta servicemen inside a workshop
Manufacturer fortifies partner networks
2nd May 2025

Leading diesel engine manufacturer for trucks and buses Volvo Penta – a division of the automotive manufacturer Volvo Group – is “redefining service excellence” by strengthening its dealer and... 


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Local assembly plant to enhance product offering
2nd May 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Following the inauguration and launch in February of its new regional product centre (RPC) assembly plant, in Johannesburg, bus and truck manufacturer Scania South Africa aims to provide reliable... 


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Truck firm set to bolster sustainable transport solutions
2nd May 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The sub-Saharan Africa arm of the Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer UD Trucks, UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA), announced its plans to bring sustainable transport solutions to the South... 


Nedbank Commercial Banking manufacturing national manager Amith Singh
Time to plot a different future amid Agoa uncertainty, suggests Nedbank’s Singh
23rd April 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa may, on paper, be eligible for preferential access to the US market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), but this Act is currently being dismantled piece by piece, says... 


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African auto body expands footprint into North Africa
22nd April 2025 By: Irma Venter

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has opened a regional office in Tunisia, North Africa. The AAAM focuses on the industrialisation and development of Africa’s automotive... 


Volvo Car SA cuts dealerships, chases 20% premium-market share
18th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) is rolling out a five-year programme to “Restart” the Swedish premium brand in South Africa. Part of this process is to whittle down its 19 Volvo Car dealerships... 


Economic pressure, poor support from government hurting market, says Audi; four dealers to close, says MISA
Economic pressure, poor support from government hurting market, says Audi; four dealers to close, says MISA
17th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

Audi South Africa (SA) says buy-down trends, high inflation and interest rates have placed significant pressure on the domestic premium car market. The local arm of the German car maker says these... 


Preparations for the third model inside VW's Kariega plant
VW’s Kariega plant readies for new small SUV introduction
16th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen Group Africa’s (VWGA’s) Kariega plant will halt production for four weeks as the facility is readied for the addition of a third entry-level model to its production line-up in 2027.... 


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Beware dumping as Trump builds tariff wall; tariff impact to be felt in the US first – Naacam
15th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

The immediate impact of a raft of new import tariffs on direct component exports from South Africa to the US is most likely to be felt there first, rather than here, says National Association of... 


Deepal is Changan's new-energy vehicle badge
Newcomer Jameel Motors to (re)introduce Changan cars, bakkies to the SA market
14th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

Distribution group Jameel Motors will launch China’s Changan vehicles in the local market towards the end of the year. Technically, Changan Automobile is not an entirely new face in South Africa,... 


The XUV 3XO
Mahindra sets new sales record for the second time this year
11th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

Sales for Mahindra bakkies and sports-utility vehicles jumped to 2 253 vehicles in March, setting a new monthly record for the Indian brand. This number is almost 40% higher than Mahindra’s... 


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Association highlights stagnation of localisation levels
11th April 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Faced with many domestic and global obstacles over the past five years, the automotive sector is tracking behind the growth targets it set out to achieve when South Africa’s Automotive Industry... 


O’Flaherty signs up for another two years at recovering Metair
11th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

Metair CEO Paul O’Flaherty has agreed to extend his term until December 31, 2028. “We are very pleased that Paul has agreed to extend his tenure,” says Metair chairperson Thandeka Mgoduso. 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
South Africa aims to use US tariff pause to have formal talks on ‘mutually beneficial’ trade deal
10th April 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Having received confirmation that the 30% reciprocal tariffs imposed on South African exports by President Donald Trump have been paused, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says... 


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America’s application of tariff-setting formula ‘hugely inflated’ South Africa’s trade surplus
9th April 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s trade surplus with the US, which was used to calculate the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, has been “hugely inflated”, says Professor Lawrence... 


BMW logo at a dealership
South Africa seeks meeting with US on auto tariffs
1st April 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa will seek a meeting with US authorities on auto tariffs, Trade Minister Parks Tau said on Tuesday, noting the levies are a concern as the country has preferential trade status with the... 


The Maserati MC20 coupé during its record-breaking run
Look Ma, no hands – Maserati MC20 sets new autonomous world speed record
31st March 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) has set a new autonomous – in other words, there is no human in the car – driving world record at the Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility (LLF) at the... 


Image of BMW X3s leaving the Rosslyn plant for the export market
Trade agreements crucial for continued manufacturing in South Africa – BMW SA
31st March 2025 By: Irma Venter

BMW Group South Africa (SA) says it cannot over-emphasise the importance of policies such as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) for the continued success of the German car maker’s... 


Three bids received in government’s efforts to host F1 race in South Africa
Three bids received in government’s efforts to host F1 race in South Africa
28th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture’s (DSAC’s) F1 Bid Steering Committee says it has received three bids from parties interested in hosting a Formula One race in South Africa. “As a... 


Auto sector working to determine if new US tariffs impact Agoa members – Naamsa
Auto sector working to determine if new US tariffs impact Agoa members – Naamsa
28th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

naamsa | The Automotive Business Council says it is “actively assessing” the potential impact of the 25% tariff imposed on vehicles and certain vehicle parts imported into the US announced by... 


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