From the weekday commute to the weekend escape, the B40 is built for more than one road

Johannesburg, 29 May 2026 — Lepas South Africa continues to strengthen its customer ownership experience through Lepas Care, an exclusive support programme created for Javan and Pantera owners.

Kariega – With the vision of shaping a centre of excellence for Eastern Cape entrepreneurs, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) and Raizcorp joined hands in April 2011 to establish the Volkswagen Business Support Centre in Kariega.

Since first launching globally in 2018, Jetour has positioned its feature-rich SUV range around its “Travel+” philosophy.

Johannesburg, 28 May 2026: The Alfa Romeo Junior has been awarded the Best Design at the 40th 2026 South African Car of the Year (COTY) awards, the award was announced at a gala event in Johannesburg.

As South Africa's automotive market continues to evolve, Geely Auto is expanding its local model portfolio with a growing range of new-energy vehicles designed to complement the diverse needs of modern motorists.

JOHANNESBURG, MAY 2026 – Audi South Africa recorded one of its strongest showings at the 2026 South African Car of the Year awards, taking home two category victories and securing an overall podium finish.

The Jetour T2, launched into South Africa in October last year, has won the 2026 South African Car of the Year sponsored by Old Mutual Insure.

Compact in size but bold in character, the all-new V23 pairs retro-inspired SUV styling with a value-focused electric package.

The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has announced the winner of the 2026 South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition at a glittering event in Johannesburg.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 27 May 2026 – Ford South Africa has confirmed a new fleet partnership with AVBOB, Africa’s largest mutual assurance society, providing one stop funeral insurance and burial services, delivering a bespoke fleet of vehicles designed to support dignified, respectful and seamless funeral services across the country.

Modern Vehicles are Becoming more Technologically Advanced Every Year

The Ferrari Luce is the first electric Ferrari from the Maranello marque. Its design was approached in an unconventional way, intended to underline its uniqueness on a technological level as well – hence the idea of entrusting the project to a designer from outside the Ferrari Design Studio, headed by Flavio Manzoni.

Something new from JAECOO is arriving in the third quarter.

Johannesburg, May 26, 2026 – Stellantis South Africa announces the opening of a new Star Motor Group dealership in Vanderbijlpark, bringing five of its leading automotive brands under one roof, Citroën, FIAT, Jeep®, Opel, and PEUGEOT.

ohannesburg, MAY 2026 – The Audi Revolut F1 Team wrapped up a solid and cleanly executed weekend at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, with both cars demonstrating strong consistency during a challenging Canadian Grand Prix.

Volvo Cars is making public charging more convenient in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region by expanding access to Tesla Supercharging.

South African motorists no longer want to choose between rugged capability and everyday comfort, and with the LDV Terron 9, they no longer have to. This double-cab has been designed to deliver both.

Midrand, 25 May 2026. Hyundai Automotive South Africa officially opened Hyundai Midrand, a strategic new dealership aimed at strengthening the brand’s presence in Gauteng and responding to growing customer demand in one of the province’s fastest-growing commercial corridors.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 22 May 2026 – Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Limited (“Ford South Africa”) is entering an exciting new phase of product momentum with the highly anticipated introduction of the Model Year 2026 Ranger and Everest, alongside the new Territory.

Johannesburg, 22 May 2026. Hyundai Automotive South Africa is investing in AI-powered skills and digital tools to help employees adapt to the rapidly changing future of work and mobility.

Bringing together retail, lifestyle and fan engagement with South Africa’s passion for rugby, SUV brand Jetour has partnered with Spar (Western Cape) and Clover, alongside their existing partnerships with the DHL Stormers, for an exciting new consumer campaign.

FaSTLAne 2030 Leverages Stellantis’ Unique Combination of Iconic Brands, Global Scale & Regional Roots Fueled by Customer Centricity & Focused Capital Allocation

AMSTERDAM and SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 21, 2026 – Stellantis and Applied Intuition today announced the expansion of their strategic technology partnership, building on their existing work on STLA SmartCockpit to support the development of the next generation of Stellantis’ STLA Brain intelligent vehicle platform.

AMSTERDAM and SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 21, 2026 — Stellantis and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced an expansion of their multi-year technology collaboration to power next-generation Stellantis vehicles with Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon Digital Chassis system-on-chips (SoCs).

AMSTERDAM and LONDON, May 21, 2026 – Stellantis and Wayve today announced they have entered a strategic technology partnership under which Stellantis plans to integrate the Wayve AI Driver – Wayve’s automated driving intelligence – into the STLA AutoDrive platform, enabling hands-free, supervised Level 2++ driving in both urban and highway environments.

Modular Platform by Design Supports Multiple Powertrains and Vehicle Segments, Targets 2M+ Units by 2035.

FaSTLAne 2030 Leverages Stellantis’ Unique Combination of Iconic Brands, Global Scale & Regional Roots Fueled by Customer Centricity & Focused Capital Allocation

AMSTERDAM, May 21, 2026 – Stellantis will present its new strategic plan today at Investor Day 2026, beginning at 2:00 p.m. CEST / 8 a.m. EDT at the Company’s Auburn Hills, Michigan (U.S.) headquarters and broadcast via live webcast.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Salvador Caetano South Africa, the official distributor of GAC Motor in South Africa, has officially thrown down the gauntlet in the compact SUV segment.

Hybrid and plug-in hybrid automotive popularity and sales are growing globally. According to industry analysts, consumer interest in hybrid vehicles is driven by their ability to improve fuel efficiency while avoiding a complete reliance on charging infrastructure.

AMSTERDAM and WUHAN, May 20, 2026 – Recently, Stellantis and Dongfeng Group signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding: the two parties plan to have a further expansion of their 34-year partnership, with the intention to create a Europe-based joint venture for the sales, distribution, manufacturing, purchasing and engineering of Dongfeng’s new energy vehicles (“NEVs”), with an initial focus on designated markets in Europe.

JOHANNESBURG – Mitsubishi Motors South Africa are looking forward to launching an updated Triton range which will also be expanded with the addition of an exciting Triton Bi-Turbo derivative in the coming months.

With its characterful design, high level of standard specification, and all-electric performance, the 03T marks the next step in South Africa’s growing new-energy vehicle segment.

Volvo Cars and Google aim to create a new generation of contextually aware driving experiences by bringing together the best of their respective technologies, leveraging the latest advancements in AI and Google Gemini.

OMODA & JAECOO recorded another strong global sales performance in April 2026, with combined sales reaching 69,892 vehicles.

Kariega/Gqeberha – As part of their celebrations of 75 years of building Volkswagens in South Africa, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) is partnering with another long-standing brand in Nelson Mandela Bay.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 19 May 2026 – The 43rd annual Angela’s Picnic, powered by Stellantis South Africa, will take place on Sunday, 24 May 2026, at Riversands Farm Village in Midrand.

Johannesburg, 19 May 2026 – Hyundai continues to set a high bar, becoming the first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in South Africa to offer an industry-leading 3-year unlimited kilometres parts warranty.

PRETORIA, South Africa, 18 May 2026 - Ford Philanthropy, together with disaster relief organisation Gift of the Givers, is supporting emergency flood relief efforts across several provinces following severe flooding that has devastated communities in the Northern Cape, Free State, Eastern Cape and south-Western Cape.

South Africa, 18 May 2026 – Stellantis proudly announced the launch of Citroën’s Hola panel van purpose-built to serve South Africa’s fast-growing need for sub-half-tonne vehicles.

Chery South Africa has handed over a brand-new Tiggo 4 Pro LiT to Mamelodi Sundowns supporter Mbulaheni Simethi, who was named the winner of the Mamelodi Sundowns supporter competition at the home game at Lucas Moripe Stadiu on 9 May.

From May 8 to 9, the city of Seville hosted a series of events organized by Netflix to celebrate the arrival of Berlin, the Lady with an Ermine, available on the platform from May 15.

Middle East & Africa Media Visit GAC, Witness the Global Strength of Chinese Smart Manufacturing

The global automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by intelligent mobility and new energy technologies.

Johannesburg, 15 May 2026 — Just a few months ago, Lepas South Africa was a name on the horizon. Today, it is a presence on the road, in driveways, in conversations, and in showrooms across South Africa.

AMSTERDAM and WUHAN, May 15, 2026 – Stellantis and Dongfeng Group today announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement to expand their 34-year partnership through shared production of Peugeot and Jeep® vehicles in China for the Chinese market and for sales worldwide. Stellantis and Dongfeng Group also signed a non-binding strategic MoU to further strengthen their cooperation by leveraging the two parties’ scale, expertise, and R&D capabilities in the industry.

Some brands make cars and others forge legends. Alfa Romeo is one of the latter, and the New 33 Stradale is the latest and most eloquent proof: a fascinating two-seater coupé that combines heritage and the future, and is produced according to a unique artisanal process with the highest quality standards and obsessive attention to detail.

Johannesburg, May 14, 2026 – Stellantis South Africa announces the opening of a new SCW Mobility Group dealership in Cape Town on the 09th of May, bringing seven of its leading automotive brands under one roof, Alfa Romeo, Citroën, FIAT, Jeep®, Leapmotor, Opel, and Peugeot.

Hyundai Sales Star, Asanda Nogantsho Proves You Do Not Need a Dealership to Sell Cars