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

On August 13 and 14, multiple sources reported that the Trade Minister of South Africa stated that weak car sales, rising imports, and low local content caused 12 company closures and over 4,000 job losses in South Africa’s automotive industry over two years.
Imports make up 64% of vehicle sales, while localization r

On August 11, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV), a subsidiary of Tata Motors Ltd, announced its entry into the South African market. TMPV has appointed Motus Holdings Ltd., South Africa’s leading automotive group, as the exclusive distributor of its passenger vehicles. 
In South Africa, TMPV will launch a ra

On August 12, Mahindra South Africa inaugurated its new, purpose-built vehicle assembly facility at the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
The Durban plant can assemble over 1,000 Pik Up single- and double-cab models per month, with room to expand as demand grows. It can also adapt f

On August 8, Chery South Africa announced that it is adding the new Tiggo 8 CSH Hybrid to its lineup, following the Tiggo Cross CSH Hybrid and Tiggo 7 CSH Plug-in Hybrid.
The model comes with a 1.5-litre gasoline engine and an electric motor, which generates output of 255 kW and 525 Nm of torque. It has 18.3 kWh batt

On August 7, Volkswagen South Africa opened pre-orders for the all-new Tayron, a 7-seater SUV positioned between the Tiguan and Touareg.
It is 4.79m long and features a 1.4 TSI engine which generates output of 110 kW paired with a 7-speed DSG gearbox, delivering 250 Nm of torque between 1,500–3,500 rpm.
The range sta

On August 4, multiple sources reported that Mercedes-Benz South Africa has restarted production at its East London plant after a scheduled break from June 25 to the end of July 2025. Operations resumed on July 31, 2025, with a two-shift system.
The plant builds the C-Class sedan for both local and export markets.
The

On August 5, BMW South Africa unveiled the BMW M5 Touring. It offers the same BMW M HYBRID V8 powertrain as the M5 sedan, combining a V8 engine with an electric motor, which generates output of 535 kW and 1,000 Nm of torque. It also offers up to 70 km of electric-only driving for local, emission-free trips.
Performan

On July 31, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) announced a set of measures in response to the imminent 30% tariff hike on South African exports to the United States. These urgent interventions are part of the dtic’s ongoing commitment to protecting jobs, preserving market access in the Unite

On July 28, the President of South Africa stated that the exports currently account for approximately two-thirds of local vehicle production. However, the introduction of stricter vehicle emissions regulations in leading export destinations such as the European Union, as well as new tariffs from the United States, is

On July 24, Nissan’s Magnite earned a five-star rating for adult occupant safety and three stars for child protection in the latest Global NCAP crash tests. This marks a jump from the previous model, which had only two airbags and a two-star rating for both categories.
The updated Magnite, launched in India and South

On July 24, FAW Trucks Southern Africa launched two new heavy-duty models in its flagship JH6 range, including the new JH6 33.460FT-AMT and JH6 28.550FT-AMT.
The JH6 33.460 FT-AMT is equipped with a 9.5-litre, 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine paired with an Automated Manual Transmission (AMT), delivering 338 kW

On July 25, GWM South Africa launched the new GWM P300 LS range, replacing the previous P-Series Black Edition LS. The pricing of the new LS model range starts from ZAR 529,900, while the 4x4 version is priced at ZAR 579,900.
The new P300 LS is equipped with a 2.4-litre turbo diesel engine paired with a 9-speed autom

On July 24, Salvador Caetano Auto South Africa, a subsidiary of Salvador Caetano Group, announced a strategic partnership with Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC), a leading Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer. Through this alliance, Salvador Caetano Auto becomes the official distributor of JMC vehicles in South A

On July 22, Stellantis South Africa’s Managing Director announced that the new Citroen C3 Basalt will be coming early next year to complete the brand’s affordable hatchback and SUV line-up. It also launched the Citroen Hola panel van, which is designed for small businesses and urban use.
Opel Frontera will arrive in

On July 21, Chery South Africa unveiled the updated Tiggo 7, featuring sharper styling, a redesigned front grille, and enhanced features across all variants. The prices for the new model start at ZAR 429,900 and go up to ZAR 549,900 for the top-end model.
The refreshed Tiggo 7 range begins with the Prime trim, powere

On July 16, multiple sources reported that Mercedes Benz South Africa is rethinking its operations at the East London plant as the South African industries that rely on exports are facing major challenges due to upcoming US tariffs. 
Acting Eastern Cape Premier said there are serious concerns that MBSA could leave th

On July 14, naamsa (The Automotive Business Council) announced that it has acknowledged the official communication sent by President Trump to the South African Government, regarding the imposition of a unilateral 30% reciprocal trade tariff.
The announced tariffs have impacted trade, with vehicle exports to the U.S.

On July 15, iCAUR, the expressive new energy vehicle (NEV) brand under the Chery Group, announced its official entry into the South African market. The brand plans to launch its first products and retail operations in the first quarter of 2026. The announcement comes after iCAUR’s local debut at the 2025 Festival of