The 50th edition of Retromobile, the prestigious show dedicated to classic cars opens today in Paris. Once again this year, it offers a packed schedule of events, all taking place at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

The Automobile Association (AA) has expressed concern following the latest #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign crash test results from Global NCAP, which reveal that the Toyota Corolla Cross has received a two-star rating for adult occupant protection, due to the absence of standard side head protection.

Chery has officially announced the launch of its Trans-national Warranty Programme, effective from 2026.

Johannesburg, 28 January 2026 – GWM South Africa has reinforced its commitment to community upliftment through the delivery of back-to-school support packs to foundation phase learners at four primary schools in Tembisa, as part of its Giving More corporate social investment (CSI) programme.

A 20-dealer national footprint and immersive showroom concept will support iCAUR’s phased entry into the South African market.

OMODA & JAECOO South Africa has recorded outstanding year-on-year sales growth, underlining the brand’s rapid momentum and its ability to meet the evolving needs of a diverse customer base through an increasingly comprehensive SUV lineup.

Lepas will stage the global debut of its highly anticipated intelligent elegant vehicle, the all-new L4, at the prestigious Cape Town Met on 31 January 2026.

Continued Investment within Africa’s Richest Hub Signals Brand’s Growth

SUV brand Jetour has been gaining strong traction in the South African automotive market since first launching in September 2024. The brand launched with a commitment to combining comfort, elegance, safety and reliability, underpinned by expert after-sales support.

LDV South Africa is proud to announce the arrival of the first shipment of the all-new Terron 9 and D90, marking an exciting new chapter for the brand in South Africa and neighbouring markets.

AMSTERDAM, January 22, 2026 – In recognition of the International Day of Education on January 24, Stellantis affirms its global commitment to education. Over the past two years, the Company has co-developed over 130 education projects, which are expected to benefit more than 2 million students, teachers, and community members worldwide by the end of 2026.

GQEBERHA, South Africa, January 22, 2026 – Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has once again been certified as a Top Employer for 2026 by the internationally respected Top Employers Institute, reaffirming the company’s ongoing commitment to people excellence and sustainable workplace practices.

Pretoria, 22 January 2026 – Hyundai Automotive South Africa has officially announced a strategic partnership with former Springboks Rugby World Cup-winning captain, John Smit.

Paris, 22 January 2026 - This year, on the occasion of the 50th edition of Rétromobile, Paris is set to host Ultimate Supercar Garage, the new event entirely dedicated to modern supercars, taking place in Hall 4 of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from 29 January to 1 February 2026.

Due to take place in Paris from January 28 through February 1, Retromobile – now in its 50th year – is one of the most important classic car shows in the world.

Centurion, South Africa – 21 January 2026 – The countdown has officially begun. In case you missed it, the Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026 returns to the iconic SunBet Arena in Pretoria this March promising a bold, immersive celebration of South African creativity where music, art and fashion collide.

Alfa Romeo strengthens its link with the world of sport, in particular international tennis, by announcing Sara Errani as the new Brand Ambassador.

Johannesburg, 20 January 2026 - The Automobile Association of South Africa (AASA) has appointed Minesh Bhagaloo as its new Head of Public Relations and Advocacy, with effect from 19 January 2026. Bhagaloo brings to the position extensive professional experience, in a career spanning across two decades in both Journalism and Communications.

Johannesburg, 20 January 2026 – Following The Automobile Association of South Africa’s (AA) recent media statement, released on 15 January 2026, highlighting the zero-star adult occupant safety rating awarded to the Hyundai Grand i10 under the Global New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP), Hyundai Automotive South Africa would like to reaffirm that the Hyundai Grand i10 meets all the safety and homologation requirements applicable in South Africa as stipulated by the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS).

Gqeberha – Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) is proud to be recognised as a Top Employer in South Africa- for a fourth year in a row- by the internationally recognised Top Employers Institute, underlining the company’s commitment to maximise its talent capabilities through transformational people practices.

Olympic champion and global sporting icon, Caster Semenya, has officially joined the JAECOO South Africa family as the ambassador for the brand’s first plug-in hybrid SUV, the J7 SHS.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 19 January 2026 – As Springbok centre Jesse Kriel prepares for the next chapter of his professional rugby career in Japan, Alfa Romeo, part of Stellantis South Africa reflects on the six months driving one of the game’s most consistent performers and wishes him every success abroad.

Global recognition sparks strong consideration for South Africa

Kariega – Continuing their legacy of prioritising people, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has been certified as a Top Employer for the 15th consecutive year.

While the phrase “value for money” has become common place in automotive marketing, one recently launched SUV is proving that this catchphrase is more than just a tagline.

Johannesburg, South Africa — Tata Motors South Africa returned to South Africa in 2025 with a range of four models that prioritise style, safety and value for money.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 15 January 2026 – Ford Racing today introduces the new Mustang Dark Horse SC. Designed, engineered, and manufactured in house from expertise hard-won on tracks around the world, Mustang Dark Horse SC is the most advanced, powerful and track capable* Mustang Dark Horse ever.

JAC Motors has launched the new T6 2.0L CTi 1-tonne single-cab bakkie, offering rugged, proven capability and exceptional value from R299,900 (VAT incl.). Powered by JAC's fuel-efficient 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, also used in the T8 since 2023, it delivers outstanding performance and impressive efficiency.

Johannesburg, 15 January 2026 – Hyundai Automotive South Africa reaffirmed its commitment towards embedding disability inclusion into its operations, through continuous disability-related employee training, improving dealership layouts and vehicle modifications.

Centurion, South Africa (14 January 2026) - Mahindra has cemented its position as one of South Africa's favourite brands with an all-time sales record in 2025.

A webcast and conference call hosted by Stellantis are also planned for each of the above dates. Webcasts of the presentations, as well as the related materials, will be accessible under the Investors section of the Stellantis corporate website at www.stellantis.com.

South Africa, the new year starts with a clean slate, and it’s about to get a serious upgrade.

Johannesburg, 13 January 2026 – Hyundai Automotive South Africa has extended its congratulations to learners who have successfully passed their 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations, while offering encouragement and renewed hope to those who did not achieve the results they had hoped for.

Jetour’s global sales reached 622 590 units last year, a 9.5% year-on-year increase and setting a new annual record. Since first launching seven years ago, this SUV brand has sold more than 2.15 million units globally across 2 000 sales and service outlets in more than 100 markets and regions.

With the December 2025 sales figure of 244,928 vehicles announced, Chery Group has successfully concluded the year.

Johannesburg, 08 January 2026 – South Africans continue to love the Hyundai brand, with Hyundai Automotive South Africa ending 2025 as the fourth largest automotive brand in the country, recording 36 409 new vehicle sales in a market characterised by unprecedented competition. The 2025 performance resulted in a 19% year-on-year growth.

Johannesburg, 06 January 2026 – After leading and contributing towards a highly impressive 12 000 vehicle sales at Hyundai Automotive South Africa over a 16-year career, Siya Qamba has been rewarded with a Senior Executive role, effective January 2026.

JOHANNESBURG – January 5, 2026 – Stellantis South Africa is reinforcing its ongoing Takata airbag recall campaign, continuing the critical Stop-Drive safety warning for selected vehicles, including Citroën, DS, Chrysler, Jeep, Opel, Peugeot, and legacy Chevrolet models. Driving with an unrepaired Takata airbag poses a severe risk of injury or death.

For a new brand in a very competitive automotive market, Jetour has achieved some astonishing feats since launching into the country in September 2024.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – December 22, 2025 – The Leapmotor C10 REEV has been named a semi-finalist in the 2026 South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition, sponsored by Old Mutual Insure. Supported by Stellantis South Africa, the C10 REEV represents Leapmotor’s extended-range electric vehicle offering, combining electric-first operation with range-extending capability designed to meet diverse mobility requirements.

iCAUR recently presented a comprehensive look at its latest engineering developments, highlighting progress in its platform architecture, chassis design, and intelligent all-wheel drive systems.

Tokyo, Japan – The all-new Destinator midsize SUV won the Good Design Award 2025, one of the world’s most respected design accolades.

Johannesburg, South Africa — It is a well-reported fact that South Africa has one of the highest vehicle and accident rates in the world. This makes driving on South African roads a hazardous task, a fact that only gets worse over the festive season.

Reach For A Dream Announces Dream Raffle Car Winner

The Junior’s arrival comes with an early benchmark moment in South Africa’s top automotive awards.

Alfa Romeo will be taking part in the 102nd Brussels Motor Show, due to take place January 9-18, 2026, with a spectacular stand designed to tell the story of the evolution of the Biscione brand through the utmost in Italian design, technological innovation, and driving dynamics.

AMSTERDAM, December 18, 2025 – From January 9 to 18, the 102nd edition of the Brussels Motor Show will take place, hosting around 75 OEMs and attracting more than 300,000 visitors.

Johannesburg, South Africa — 18 December 2025 - GAC Motor South Africa, a driver of South African automotive innovation, was the official vehicle partner at this year’s lauded South African Music Awards (SAMAs), providing range-topping mobility solutions to South Africa’s equivalent of the Grammy Awards.

Johannesburg, South Africa — Wednesday, 17 December 2025: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles have officially launched TataMove, a comprehensive aftersales promise designed to give South African motorists absolute peace of mind long after they drive off the showroom floor.

Customers can reach out easily through WhatsApp chat and receive an assured response in less than 24 hours – a strategic launch just before the holiday season.