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- Industry News
- 1 October 2026
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Geely Auto South Africa has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Greg Maruszewski as Chief Operating Officer (COO). The move comes as the company builds on its strong market entry and prepares for the next phase of expansion in the country.
South Africa’s new vehicle market entered the second half of 2026 on a resilient footing, supported by substantial fuel price reductions in July that provided much needed relief to motorists and businesses, according to The Automotive Business Council | naamsa's sales figures for July.
South Africa’s new vehicle market continued its strong run in July, with total sales reaching 57 708 units, an increase of 11.9 per cent compared with the same month last year. Almost 85 per cent of all vehicles were retailed through dealerships, underscoring the importance of retail demand in sustaining momentum.
South Africa's automotive industry has made significant strides in creating more opportunities for women over the past decade, but industry leaders agree that much more needs to be done to build a workforce that better reflects the country's population.
Hyundai Motor and Kia are putting vehicle quality under the microscope at a specialist facility designed to find tiny imperfections before they become everyday irritations for drivers.
As South Africa observes Women's Month in August, the safety of women travelling and working on e-hailing platforms remains firmly in the spotlight.
Geely Auto is building two electric sport utility vehicles (EVs) at Ford’s factory in Valencia, Spain, under a joint venture agreement. The venture is owned 66 per cent by Ford and 34 four per cent by Geely.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to extend the validity period of South Africa's driving licence cards for light motor vehicles from five years to ten years, a move aimed at reducing the frequency of renewals and easing pressure on the country's licensing system.
BAIC South Africa, BAIC Finance, Absa Workplace Banking and EyeBrainGym have marked the conclusion of the 2026 Reading Riot national literacy campaign.
Headlines around South Africa’s new car sales might suggest the market has been overtaken by a wave of affordable, tech-laden Asian entrants.
The move towards software-defined vehicles is changing the way carmakers think about features, services and customer experience.
South Africa's automotive sector continued its recovery during the first quarter of 2026, supported by improving economic conditions, stronger consumer confidence and favourable financing conditions.
Hyundai Automotive South Africa is celebrating the success of four of its apprentices after they delivered outstanding performances at the 2026 Motus Top Apprentice Awards, with two earning first place.
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