Events and important dates in the motoring industry
The 2026 FIA World Rally Championship is set to kick off on 22 January with the Monte Carlo Rally. This rally takes place along the hills of the French Riviera and southeast France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and the southern parts of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). The Monte Carlo Rally or Rallye Monte-Carlo (officially Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo) is organized, since its inception in 1911 by Prince Albert 1, by the Automobile Club de Monaco.
Following the success and excitement of last year’s nationwide tour, Honda Motor Southern Africa is proud to announce the return of the Honda Wing Road Tour for 2026, which has already begun with a substantial customer turnout.
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| Start Date: | 18 July 2026 |
| End Date: | 5 December 2026 |
Venue: Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit and International Convention Centre
| Location: | Gauteng |
| Start Date: | 28 August 2026 |
| End Date: | 30 August 2026 |
The 9th Festival of Motoring is coming to Kyalami soon with 21 automotive brands including Volkswagen, BMW, Toyota, Suzuki, Chery, GWM and new entrants such as Jaecoo and Omoda. It will be held at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Johannesburg from 28 to 30 August 2026. This is South Africa’s premier motoring showcase, offering test drives, hot laps, 4x4 experiences, lifestyle zones and premium hospitality, under the theme “Driven by purpose, defined by legacy”
| Start Date: | 28 August 2026 |
| End Date: | 30 August 2026 |
It will take place on 17 September 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, bringing together South Africa’s leading automotive dealers, OEM executives, fintech innovators and marketing leaders. The one-day summit focuses on decoding modern buyer behaviour and equipping dealerships with actionable insights.
| Start Date: | 17 September 2026 |
| End Date: | 17 September 2026 |
DealerCon 2026 is where the automotive industry comes together to decode the modern buyer. It unites the industry’s decision-makers to turn insight into action. Because in today's market, mindsets move metal.
Join us on 17 September at the Sandton Convention Centre to own the narrative and lead the pack.
| Location: | Gauteng |
| Start Date: | 17 September 2026 |
| End Date: | 17 September 2026 |
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Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?
George Carlin