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South Africa’s automotive sector ended 2025 with record exports, rising sales and strong production despite global trade pressures and tariffs.
South Africa’s automotive sector thrives through Gauteng, KZN and Eastern Cape clusters driving manufacturing, exports and investment growth. Master
Chinese vehicle brands are rapidly gaining ground in South Africa, challenging Japanese and European rivals in sales and consumer appeal.
RMI highlights collaboration as key to building job-ready automotive talent at the HRDC-SA Summit, boosting artisan training outcomes.
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South Africa’s shift to hybrids and electric vehicles is accelerating as fuel prices rise, reshaping car sales, demand and industry trends.
Toyota South Africa Motors plans a historic Hilux gathering at Nampo 2026, aiming for Guinness World Records with prizes, entertainment and more.
March 2026 sees SA new vehicle sales hit 58,060 units, driven by retail demand and passenger cars, while exports face ongoing pressure.
Eastern Cape’s auto industry faces power outages, trade shocks and rising imports, putting investment, jobs and future production at risk.
At NADA Connect 2026, WeBuyCars revealed how data, experimentation and AI reshaped its business from spreadsheets into a digital powerhouse.
A new chapter is unfolding in South Africa’s automotive sector. Buyers are increasingly willing to look beyond traditional marques, embracing...
Domestic vehicle sales surged to 53 455 units in February, the strongest since 2013, while exports declined sharply amid global pressures.