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- Industry News
- 1 October 2026
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
South Africa has entered a new era of border management with the introduction of the South African Revenue Service's (SARS) digital Traveller Declaration System, which came into effect on 1 June 2026.
South Africa’s automotive industry is one of the country’s most vital manufacturing sectors, driving exports, employment, and economic activity. Vehicle production is concentrated in a few strategic provinces, while demand is spread nationwide, with sales strongest in the major economic centres.
Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has announced a series of strategic leadership appointments across its Finance, Corporate Services, and Manufacturing divisions.
Nissan Motor Corporation has taken a significant step in the United Kingdom (UK), signing a non‑binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chery International UK to study contract manufacturing at its Sunderland Plant.
BYD pledged full damage coverage for the Urban Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) function of its God's Eye - BYD Intelligent Driving System in China.
Rising new vehicle sales in South Africa continue to confound industry commentators and many people actively involved in the automotive industry.
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has celebrated a major manufacturing achievement after producing the one millionth current-generation Polo at its Kariega facility in the Eastern Cape.
South Africa’s new vehicle market delivered its best May performance in over a decade, underscoring the resilience of consumer demand despite mounting economic pressures.
While South Africa’s new vehicle market has shown resilience in early 2026, the broader economic environment is shifting towards more challenging terrain, according naamsa (The Automotive Business Council).
South Africa’s automotive industry continued to strengthen its position as a global export hub in 2025, with vehicle and component exports reaching record levels despite rising trade uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and shifting global demand patterns.
Tata Africa, headquartered in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, has reinforced its presence on the continent with the official opening of a new branch in Saint‑Louis, Senegal.
With the vision of shaping a centre of excellence for Eastern Cape entrepreneurs, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) and Raizcorp joined hands to establish the Volkswagen Business Support Centre in Kariega.
Isuzu Motors South Africa has begun distributing the latest D-Max from its Gqeberha plant to dealerships across the country, with further shipments planned for more than 30 African markets.
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