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Hyundai Marks 800,000 Sales Milestone in South Africa

Local Industry

Mar 2, 2026

Staff Writer

Hyundai Marks 800,000 Sales Milestone in South Africa

Hyundai Automotive South Africa celebrates 800,000 vehicles sold in 25 years, strengthening its legacy in the South African automotive market.

South Africa’s Automotive Aftermarket: The Sector Powering Everyday Mobility

Dive into our comprehensive analysis of the latest shifts and innovations defining the South African automotive market...

Investment in Parts Availability for Drivers

DFSK expands its Kempton Park warehouse, doubling stock to improve nationwide parts availability and faster service for customers and dealers.

Renewed Customer Promise for South African Drivers

Mahindra South Africa enhances support with WhatsApp, app integration, fast parts delivery, and dealer training to serve motorists better.

Parliamentary Committee Calls for Stronger Localisation and Transformation in Automotive Industry

Parliament urges government and industry to deepen localisation, boost jobs and transformation as SA’s Automotive Master Plan 2035 lags targets.

BMW SA Calls for Targeted Policy Tweaks Rather Than Sharp Import Duty Increases

BMW South Africa calls for precise adjustments to support local manufacturing, warning that a 50% vehicle import duty could shock the market.

Balancing Protection and Growth in South Africa’s Motor Industry

MISA urges balanced measures as SA weighs tariffs on Chinese and Indian vehicles, highlighting jobs, investment, and market growth.

Motus Defends Re alignment Proposal as Jobs Saving Measure

Motus argues its revised incentive realignment has preserved over 250 jobs, reduced retrenchment risk and keeps staff well above industry pay

Motor Industry Staff Association Demands Motus Retail Halts Salary and Benefits Cuts

MISA challenges Motus Retail’s plan to reduce salaries and benefits for 532 employees, citing fairness and seeking legal intervention if needed.

Simola Hillclimb Gears Up for 2026

South Africa’s premier motoring lifestyle event returns to Knysna from 30 April to 3 May 2026 with Classic Car Friday and King of the Hill action.

Bleak New Year for Motus Retail employees

Motus Retail begins 2026 with 86 retrenchments and changes affecting 579 workers, as MISA raises concerns over pay and benefits.

Local vehicle sales end on a high in December

South Africa’s new vehicle market rebounded strongly in 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels on rate cuts, low inflation and rising confidence.

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