On September 16, JAECOO introduced the all-new J5, a stylish and compact SUV in South Africa. The pricing of J5 starts at ZAR 379,900 and goes up to ZAR 479,900 for top end variant.
The vehicle, offered in three trims, is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre gasoline engine that delivers 115 kW of power at 5,500 rpm a

On September 15, GWM South Africa unveiled the new P300 SX range. The facelifted SX model is available in both Double Cab and Single Cab variants, replacing the outgoing P-Series SX models.
The P300 SX is powered by a 2.0L turbo diesel engine producing 120 kW of power and up to 400 Nm of torque. It is paired with eit

On September 10, multiple sources reported that the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry & Competition, South Africa, stated in parliament that the government is in talks with several Chinese companies about investing in hybrid and electric vehicle production. One Chinese firm met with the department in August and show

On September 9, multiple sources reported that Algerian company Idenet has signed an agreement with South African company Metair Investments at the IATF 2025 Trade Fair. Valued at USD 150 million, the deal involves importing raw materials to produce electrical harnesses, which will subsequently be re-exported to Sout

On September 4, LDV South Africa launched three new models – the Terron 9 (from ZAR 699,900), D90 (from ZAR 799,900), and Deliver 9 (from ZAR 699,900) at the Festival of Motoring. 
The LDV Terron 9 SUV is powered by a 2.5L turbo-diesel engine delivering 163kW and 520Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed ZF automatic t

On August 29, GAC unveiled three new models, the Emzoom Nova, the PHEV M8 Master, and the all-electric Aion Y, at the 8th annual Festival of Motoring at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The Emzoom Nova Entry Spec is equipped with a 1.5TG turbo engine paired with 7-speed dual-clutch transmiss

On August 29, BAIC unveiled its all-new B30 SUV at the 2025 Festival of Motoring in Johannesburg, South Africa. The new B30 will be priced from ZAR 550,000, with the top AWD hybrid model around ZAR 700,000.
The B30 will be offered in four versions in South Africa, two powered by a 1.5-litre turbo gasoline engine (138

On August 29, iCAUR announced that it is showcasing its upcoming electric SUVs, the 03T and V23, at the 2025 Festival of Motoring. The company also confirmed plans to enter the South African market in 2026.
iCAUR V23 and 03T offer up to 500 km of all-electric range with all-wheel-drive capability. The company will al

On August 28, Volkswagen South Africa unveiled the new Amarok range with 2.3-litre turbo gasoline engine and updated Golf GTI model.
Amarok PanAmericana features 2.3-litre turbo gasoline engine, which generates output of 222 kW and 452 Nm of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. It powers the PanAmer

On August 28, South African Solidarity union and multiple sources reported that Ford South Africa has issued an official notice announcing its intention to retrench more than 470 employees. The retrenchments will affect both the Silverton vehicle plant in Pretoria and the Struandale engine plant in Gqeberha, South Af

On August 28, Chery announced that it will showcase its Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) lineup at the Festival of Motoring 2025, at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The company showcased the new Tiggo 9 CSH, equipped with advanced PHEV technology. It will be offered in two versions, the FWD Pin

On August 28, Subaru launched the all-new 2025 Subaru Forester in Southern Africa, marking the debut of the sixth-generation model with a sharper design, advanced safety features, and enhanced versatility.
The new Forester is equipped with Subaru’s 2.5-litre BOXER engine, delivering 136kW of power and 247Nm of torqu

On August 27, OMODA and JAECOO announced that they will have a joint presence at the 2025 Festival of Motoring. The showcase will feature the debut of the JAECOO J5, and the official reveal of the OMODA C7, ahead of its market launch in October 2025.
OMODA and JAECOO brands aim to create not just car launches, but l

On August 26, Stellantis MEA unveiled the all-new Jeep Gladiator. The vehicle sets a new benchmark for the bakkie segment with a refreshed design and features tailored for local drivers. The South Africa market gets one version i.e. the Gladiator Rubicon.
The vehicle features 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine which gener

On August 22, Volkswagen South Africa announced that it will showcase its latest models at the Festival of Motoring from August 29–31, 2025, at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, South Africa.
The highlight will be the new Golf 8 GTI, combining sporty performance with advanced technology. Other models on display include

On August 21, Chery unveiled the Tiggo 9, a new seven-seater SUV in South Africa. The new Tiggo 9 will be available in two powertrains, including an ICE and a PHEV variant.
The ICE variant is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbogasoline engine delivering 187 kW of power and 390 Nm of torque. Depending on the trim, the IC

On August 21, Opel announced the opening of order for the new Grandland Electric AWD in South Africa, its first all-wheel drive electric SUV. It combines strong performance with zero local emissions, offering system output of 325 hp and up to 509 Nm of torque plus a towing capacity of 1,350 kg.
The SUV is designed fo

On August 19, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, showcased four new models, Harrier, Curvv, Punch, and Tiago at a launch event held at The Galleria in Sandton, Johannesburg.
All the all models are rated 4 or 5 stars by the globally recognized New Car Assessment Programs, including Gl

On August 18, GWM launched a new 2WD diesel variant of the Tank 300 in South Africa, expanding the model’s lineup in the region. The prices of the 2WD diesel range starts from ZAR 649,900 for the base variant, going up to ZAR 739,900 for the top variant.
The TANK 300 Diesel 2WD is equipped with a 2.4L turbo diesel en

On August 18, Chery South Africa announced that it will conduct Africa’s first real-world dual-vehicle collision test this August 2025, where two identical Tiggo 9 SUVs will collide in a 50% offset head-on impact at 50 kmph.
In the collision test, the experts will assess key safety aspects such as body strength, air