This year – 2026 – is particularly significant for the Alfa Romeo Museum, for the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of its opening in 1976: a milestone that confirms the Museum's role as an international reference point for the brand’s history.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 17 March 2026 – As South Africa continues to confront one of its most pressing educational challenges, improving and strengthening literacy among young learners, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Ltd (“Ford South Africa”) has concluded the 2026 Rally to Read in the Eastern Cape, delivering books, teaching materials and teacher aids to rural schools over the weekend.

Durban, South Africa - 13 March 2026 - BAIC Automobile South Africa put its vehicles in the spotlight at the Goodwill Foundation Charity Golf Day on 13 March, providing official vehicle support and giving guests a firsthand look at its standout models.

Johannesburg, March 2026 – Audi South Africa reflects on a challenging but valuable weekend for the Audi Revolut F1 Team at the Chinese Grand Prix, where Nico Hülkenberg finished 11th after completing the full race distance in Shanghai. The race marked an important step in the team’s early-season development as it continues to gather valuable data during its debut Formula 1 campaign.

Tzaneen, Limpopo 17 March 2026. A vehicle best known for delivering goods across South Africa’s cities is now delivering unforgettable safari experiences in the bush.

OMODA’s flagship C9 has surpassed 1,000 retail sales in South Africa since its local introduction in November 2024, marking a significant milestone for the premium model and highlighting the strong reception it has enjoyed among South African motorists.

According to Jetour South Africa’s sales of their new T-series, local car buyers are starting to mirror global car colour trends

Ilan Godfrey of New York Times and Washington Post fame, shoots almost 6,000 photographs as part of an unbiased investigation into the beers South Africans leave behind

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 16 March 2026 – Alfa Romeo and Cotton On Men’s have partnered on a global licensing collaboration to bring the design character of the Italian automotive marque into a limited-edition menswear range now available in South Africa through selected Cotton On stores and online.

Johannesburg, March 2026 – Audi South Africa has launched The Audi Open Haus Sales Event, a national retail campaign inviting customers into Audi Dealerships nationwide to explore the brand’s current model range through curated test drives, personalised sales and product consultations, exclusive sales offers and tailored vehicle financing solutions.

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.