Friday, 3 July, marked a landmark moment for South Africa's automotive industry with the opening of Chery's new manufacturing facility in Rosslyn, Pretoria.

Chery celebrated a landmark moment in its South African journey on Friday with the official opening of its Rosslyn manufacturing plant and an exclusive New Energy Vehicle (NEV) showcase, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to local manufacturing, industrial development and the future of sustainable mobility in South Africa.

Volvo Cars is now starting to integrate Apple Music into more than two million Volvo cars via an over-the-air software update. The newly launched Volvo EX60 will also come with Apple Music natively integrated when the first customers receive their cars this summer.

Twenty-One Brands, Sixty Pit Doors, and Unmissable Driving Experiences set the Stage for the 9th Edition of Festival of Motoring powered by WesBank

Rosslyn plant opening reinforces Chery Group’s long-term commitment to South Africa and strengthens the foundation for Lepas’ local growth

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – July 2026 – BAIC South Africa is proud to announce its vehicle sponsorship with renowned South African professional rugby player Thomas du Toit, who officially collected his new BAIC B30 on Wednesday, 1 July 2026.

Cape Town, 06 July 2026. Hyundai Automotive South Africa today strengthened its Western Cape province footprint with the opening of a new dealership in Table View, bringing its network in the Cape Town metro to 12 dealerships.

Global success reinforces confidence in Geely's long-term commitment to South Africa

From Importer to Manufacturer: A Long Term Commitment Takes Root

Honda Motor Southern Africa will introduce its innovative Honda E Clutch technology to the local market on the 2026 XL750 Transalp and Honda NX500, opening up a whole new aspect of the motorcycling experience for riders of every type and experience level.

With a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating, all-road capability and added driver-assistance technology on the AWD model, the V23 is designed to help drivers feel more confident behind the wheel.

Johannesburg, 02 July 2026. Hyundai Automotive South Africa has reaffirmed its position as one of the country's leading automotive brands, recording 2,986 new vehicle sales in June, maintaining its position as the fourth-largest automotive brand in South Africa.

The countdown to one of South Africa's most glamorous and anticipated events, the "Njalos" at the Hollywoodbets Durban July 2026, has officially begun.

Locally, the Jetour T-Series, which was launched last October, has seen rapid growth, with the T1 sales now accounting for 2 364 and the T2 sales at 4 910.

Industry New Vehicle Sales: June 2026

Casablanca, June 30, 2026 – Stellantis Middle East & Africa (MEA) today brought together leading automotive and business media from across the region, where Samir Cherfan, Chief Operating Officer for Middle East & Africa, presented the FaSTLAne 2030 strategy with a clear focus on its regional execution and growth trajectory.

Johannesburg, JUNE 2026 – The Audi Revolut F1 Team delivered a highly competitive and resilient performance under the Spielberg sunshine, maximising every opportunity at a demanding Austrian Grand Prix.

Dreaming of a Jetour Dashing? Enter before 30 June to win!

Durban, 29 June 2026. The strategic collaboration between Hyundai Automotive South Africa and the SPAR Group aimed at supporting women sport, health and excellence, continues to grow in leaps and bounds following another successful hosting of the 10km SPAR Grand Prix at Kings Park Stadium, Durban yesterday.

A launch designed to engage long before the reveal

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - 26 June 2026 - The countdown to the grand final of the Reading Riot national literacy competition, taking place tomorrow, 27 June 2026 , marks the culmination of a highly successful nationwide campaign to elevate foundational skills and celebrate South African educators.

Centurion, 26 June 2026: Mahindra returns to Sun City on Saturday, 27 June as the power behind the second year of Ziyakhala Mo Sun City, a celebration of South African culture and music hosted at the iconic Sun City Superbowl.

Johannesburg, June 2026 – Audi South Africa has introduced the third-generation Audi Q3, redefining expectations in the luxury compact SUV segment through a combination of sophisticated design, advanced digitalisation, enhanced safety and everyday versatility.

Chery International has launched its 5th Global After-Sales Skills Competition, with technicians from markets around the world set to compete across national, regional and global rounds during 2026.

Red Dot Award recognition follows strong local interest in iCAUR, with more than 300 V23 orders recorded in South Africa in its first month on sale.

Johannesburg, 23 June 2026 – Following its highly anticipated debut at the Volkswagen Group Africa Indaba earlier this year, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is proud to announce the official opening of pre-orders for the all-new Volkswagen T7 Multivan Caravelle.

Hannover, Germany, June 23, 2026. Continental delivered a standout performance in this year’s independent European summer tyre tests, securing 13 wins and 19 podium finishes across 24 evaluations conducted by leading automotive publications and mobility organisations.

Renault South Africa proudly honoured the outstanding achievements of its national dealer network at the annual Renault Dealer of the Year (DOTY) Awards, held on the 26 May at The Maslow Hotel, Pretoria.

Johannesburg, 23 June 2026. Hyundai Automotive South Africa has successfully defended its title, being named the Distributor of the Year for aftersales service by Hyundai Middle East, Africa and India, out of a total sixty countries.

Every year, UNICEF estimates that more than 181,000 children and young people aged 0 to 19 die as a result of road traffic injuries, with more than 90% of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries.

Imagine driving a derivative of the 2026 South African Car of the Year, but one that combines a traditional internal combustion engine with a rechargeable electric motor and battery.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — Salvador Caetano South Africa, the official importer and distributor of JMC, has expanded its retail footprint in Gauteng with the grand opening of the new JMC Clearwater dealership.

What if getting around the city didn’t have to cost so much? Now in South Africa, the all-new Honda Activa125 is made for riders who want to move through town efficiently, whether you’re running a delivery fleet or just commuting through the week.

Born to Battle: Dynamic design, turbocharged performance and intelligent technology redefine the compact SUV segment

Johannesburg – 19 June 2026 – Lepas South Africa successfully hosted an exclusive L6 Viewing Event on 18 June, bringing together members of the media, leading influencers, prospective customers, and valued dealer partners for a first-hand look at the highly anticipated L6.

Kariega - Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) continues to support youth development through its participation in the Youth Employment Service (YES) programme, investing R40 million annually in support of this youth empowerment initiative.

An unexpected win at last year’s inaugural Jetour Festival at Casalinga in Johannesburg saw Callan Abrahams walk away with the ultimate prize- a Jetour Experience – a year behind the wheel of a Jetour vehicle.

Following Jetour's historic South African Car of the Year victory late last month, Nic Campbell, Vice President of Jetour South Africa, unpacks what the award means for the brand, the growing influence of Chinese automotive manufacturers, and what's next for Jetour in the local market.

Launching a new automotive brand in South Africa is no easy task. It takes vision, resilience, and a team capable of turning a global brand into a local success story.

Johannesburg, 18 June 2026. Behind every Hyundai H100 and EX8 truck that rolls out of Hyundai Automotive South Africa's Commercial Assembly Plant, is a team of skilled technicians dedicated to quality and precision.

AMSTERDAM, LONDON and SAN FRANCISCO, June 17, 2026 – Stellantis, Wayve, and Uber today announced they have entered a partnership to jointly explore the development and deployment of Level 4 (driverless) robotaxis at a global scale.

Newcastle, June 15, 2026 – Stellantis South Africa announces the opening of a new NTT Newcastle dealership, bringing six of its leading automotive brands under one roof, Citroën, FIAT, Jeep®, Leapmotor, Opel, and PEUGEOT.

OMODA & JAECOO South Africa has announced that the JAECOO J5 line-up will expand in August 2026 with the introduction of two new derivatives: the J5 SHS and the fully electric J5 BEV.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 12 June 2026 – LEPAS South Africa, the premium new brand under Chery Group, has officially opened pre-orders for the all-new LEPAS L6, a sophisticated SUV that combines advanced technology, refined design, and exceptional ownership value.

Johannesburg, 11 June 2026. As the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off today, Hyundai Automotive South Africa is turning global football excitement into a local celebration, launching its #HyundaiFootballFriday campaign while highlighting Hyundai's significant role at this global spectacle.

Chery South Africa is turning support for Bafana Bafana into direct investment in community football through a new Chery Fund initiative aimed at grassroots clubs across the country.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 11 June 2026 – The countdown has begun. At 09:00 tomorrow morning, LEPAS, the premium sub-brand of Chery Group South Africa, will open pre-orders for the all-new LEPAS L6.

TiAuto Investments, one of Southern Africa's leading automotive retail and services groups, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to partner with Marubeni Corporation, a global trading and investment company headquartered in Japan.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 10 June. FIAT South Africa has revealed the first micro-mobility vehicle, FIAT TRIS, for South Africa and selected Sub-Saharan African markets during the Transport Evolution Summit 2026.

URUMQI / XINJIANG, June 2026 — when the final dust settled on June 1, GWM had done more than just finish the 2026 Taklimakan Rally. It swept every T2 production title: T2.E New-Energy Manufacturers’ Cup, T2.1 ICE Manufacturers’ Cup, T2.3 Production Club Cup. A grand slam.