Cape Town, South Africa – Friday, 13 March 2026 - Renault South Africa has unveiled the new Renault Kiger Turbo, giving one of the brand’s best‑loved car models its own moment in the spotlight at Meerendal Wine Estate.

Launched locally in November 2024, the TIGGO 4 has become a best-selling model in South Africa. With over 18 000 units sold in 2025, the range was ranked fourth among all passenger vehicles sold in South Africa last year.

Johannesburg, 13 March 2026 – Astron Energy and Volkswagen Motorsport have strengthened their relationship by partnering on the Volkswagen Polo Cup for another year. The Volkswagen Motorsport and Astron Energy partnership started in 2024.

Designed by the Ferrari Design Studio under the direction of Flavio Manzoni, the Ferrari Amalfi Spider embodies Ferrari’s sporting lifestyle in an open-air configuration, thanks to its 2+ spider architecture with a fabric soft top engineered to fully preserve the proportions and formal purity of the Ferrari Amalfi.

iCAUR blends craftsmanship and technology to build a community around modern motoring.

Hanover, Germany, March 12, 2026. Continental has expanded its market position even further in the field of electric mobility.

The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale claimed the “Design of the Year” award in the 2026 edition of the “Carro do Ano: Troféu Volante de Cristal” in Portugal.

Johannesburg, 12 March 2026 – As South Africans keep their vehicles for longer, aftersales service and dealership experience are becoming critical drivers of long-term brand loyalty, according to Hyundai Automotive South Africa.

Johannesburg, March 2026 – Audi South Africa has introduced a new Audi A3 TFSI 110kW S line derivative to the local Sportback line-up, priced from R769,000. Positioned below the current S line Plus and S line Black models, the new derivative creates a compelling entry point into the A3 Sportback range while retaining the sporty design and premium equipment associated with the S line package.

Volvo Cars is increasing 2026 production volumes for its fully electric EX60 SUV, on the back of strong customer demand for the car in its home market of Sweden and other key markets such as Germany.

The DFSK Crew Bus is taking South Africa by storm and redefining how small businesses move their teams and equipment. This innovative design combines the proven DFSK C35 Panel Van with an additional row of seats for crew members, allowing businesses to transport both staff and tools without compromise.

Leapmotor announced the latest over-the-air (OTA) software upgrade for the Leapmotor B10, delivering a rich package of new features designed to elevate driving comfort, connectivity and safety.

The next-generation electric flagship blends long-distance confidence, Scandinavian luxury, and future-ready technology packaged in an elegantly designed package.

Ensuring maximum sportiness and the best possible traction, even in the most demanding grip conditions, while preserving the dynamic precision that represents the brand’s very essence.

The future of driving is here and Geely is making it even more rewarding.

Pretoria, South Africa – 9 March 2026 – Mahindra Fusion Fest returned this year bigger, bolder and more immersive, bringing together thousands of fans, artists and creators for one of South Africa’s most distinctive celebrations of music, fashion and art.

Johannesburg, 09 March 2026 – Hyundai Automotive South Africa has bolstered its national apprenticeship programme to 338 active apprentices, with 80 women now representing nearly 24%.

With 1 673 vehicles sold in February alone, Jetour has maintained its position as one of the top 15 automotive sellers in the country for the fourth month in a row, ranking 11th overall last month. February also saw South Africa’s automotive market reach its highest sales level in 13 years.

Johannesburg, South Africa — As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, Tata Motors are proud that their organisation is both diverse and empowering to women, across all facets of their business.

Pretoria, South Africa, March 6, 2026 – The grand finale of the 2026 Mahindra Fusion Fest is ready to go, with the final preparations now in full swing at the SunBet Arena in Menlyn before tomorrow’s event.

AMSTERDAM, March 6, 2026 – Stellantis N.V. today announced the appointment of Charles Christman as Head of Investor Relations, reporting to CFO Joao Laranjo, effective immediately. He succeeds Ed Ditmire, who has decided to leave the Company for personal reasons.

Johannesburg, South Africa, 05 March 2026 - Citroën South Africa has confirmed the arrival of the all-new Citroën Basalt, an exciting new model scheduled to go on sale locally at the end of Q1 2026.

Cape Town, 06 March 2026 – South African rugby excellence took centre stage at the annual SA Rugby Awards, where Springboks players Malcolm Marx and Nadine Roos were named Men’s Player of the Year and Women’s Player of the Year, respectively.

On 3 March 2026, Lepas, the premium sub brand of Chery Group SA, officially unveiled the highly anticipated Lepas L4 at an exclusive gala evening that blended sophistication, style and celebration in true premium fashion.

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has informed the National Consumer Commission (NCC) of an issue affecting the handbrakes of Polo Vivos built in the last year.

Hanover, Germany, March 5, 2026. Continental was once again named “Tire Manufacturer of the Year” at this year’s Tire Technology Awards for Innovation and Excellence.

Johannesburg, 4 March 2026 – Following the recent announcement of the Lepas L4’s arrival in South Africa, Lepas South Africa today confirms the full pricing structure across the range, along with details of its comprehensive aftersales support programme.

Centurion, South Africa – 4 March 2026 – Mahindra has reached a significant landmark, officially delivering the 10 000th Mahindra XUV 3XO to a South African customer during February 2026.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 04 March 2026 – Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Limited (“Ford South Africa”) has begun advancing the rollout of Ford Signature 2.0, the company’s next-generation global retail experience designed to elevate how customers engage with the Ford brand across physical and digital touchpoints.

Johannesburg, 3 March 2026 – The wait is over. The Lepas L4, a premium compact SUV that combines style, performance, and advanced technology, is now available across South Africa.

Local Demand and Love for Hyundai Cars Influenced the Decision

JOHANNESBURG – March 4, 2025 – Stellantis recently confirmed a landmark three-year title sponsorship of the 2026 Stellantis Adventure Series, a Gauteng-based gravel cycling and trail running programme comprising five endurance events staged in the Magaliesburg area.

In 2025, Alfa Romeo recorded global growth of 20.1%, exceeding 73,000 units sold worldwide. This result confirms the solidity of the pathway embarked on and the brand's capacity for growth by always focusing every product and positioning decision on customers and drivers.

A new era of motoring is on the horizon, arriving with confidence, distinctive design and a clear electrified focus. The all-new iCAUR V23, from the Chery Group’s adventure-focused electric SUV brand, is set to debut in South Africa in May 2026, bringing competitive pricing, generous standard specification and retro-inspired styling to the local EV market.

AMSTERDAM, March 2, 2026 – Stellantis N.V. today announced the publication of the agenda and explanatory notes for its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM), which is scheduled for April 14, 2026, in Amsterdam.

Double victory for Alfa Romeo in Germany: at the “BEST CARS 2026” awards, readers of the German automotive magazine “auto motor und sport” crowned the Giulia and the Tonale as winners in their respective Import categories.

Hanover, Germany, March 2, 2026. Continental has reached an important milestone in its global sustainability strategy: Coal and heavy fuel oil have been fully phased out across all tyre production sites. Since January 2026, all plants have adopted alternative energy sources to generate the steam required for manufacturing tyres and heating.

naamsa 2026 New Vehicle Sales - February 2026

This is the right car, at the right time, for the South African market.

Johannesburg, 02 March 2026 – Hyundai Automotive South Africa proudly celebrates a significant milestone: 800,000 vehicles sold in the South African market since its debut 25 years ago.

Johannesburg, South Africa, February 2026 - In a compact lifestyle SUV segment full of safe choices, the BAIC X55 PLUS shows up differently: modern design, serious performance and cutting-edge tech, packaged with the confidence of a vehicle that’s built to stand out.

Chery South Africa has confirmed the upcoming global introduction of an all-new double-cab bakkie, marking the brand’s entry into one of the most competitive international vehicle segments.

Get ready to meet the Lepas L4 in 5 days.

AMSTERDAM, February 26, 2026 – Stellantis N.V. announced today that it published its 2025 Annual Report and filed its 2025 Form 20-F with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

SVI Engineering, leading specialist manufacturer of armoured products in South Africa, continues to expand the portfolio of vehicles available with its groundbreaking “SVI LITE” partial-armouring solution, now offering this cost-effective Level B2 kit on everything from the Jimny to the G-Class

Durban, 26 February 2026 – Hyundai Automotive South Africa took practical empowerment to the classroom not through speeches, but through spanners, diagnostics tools and hands-on learning

"Our 2025 full year results reflect the cost of over-estimating the pace of the energy transition and of the need to reset our business around our customers' freedom to choose from the full range of electric, hybrid and internal combustion technologies."

Alfa Romeo once again confirms its dedication to customers by announcing the reopening of orders for the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio. A decision that forms part of the brand's strategy to extend production of the current Giulia and Stelvio to 2027, in response to requests from enthusiasts and to maintain the link with two iconic Biscione models.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 25 February 2026 – Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) Pty Ltd (“Ford South Africa”) showcased the strength and longevity of its dealer and distributor network across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) at the Ford Recognition Awards for 2025, highlighting both top performance and multi-generational partnership.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 23 February 2026 – Leapmotor has launched the Leapmotor App in South Africa, giving C10 REEV customers seamless smartphone-based access to their vehicle and connected services.