1+ mon, 17+ hour ago   (415+ words) It has a car in it. Obviously. But it also has an enormous blue whale. A graffiti ballerina. A flock of birds pretending to be an aeroplane. A massive bunch of escaping blue balloons. Newspapers actually dancing. A phoenix, a…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (325+ words) The Tengo was showcased for the first time at events marking the anniversary of Volkswagen's South African manufacturing operations. It will become the third model in production at the Kariega plant. The unveiling comes as Volkswagen celebrates the production of…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (228+ words) Stephan joined VWGA on 1 August 2026, succeeding Ulrich Schwabe, who served as production director from April 2021 to July 2026. Stephan joins from Volkswagen's Zwickau plant in Germany, where he was head of production and played a role in its transformation into the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (507+ words) Backed by parent company Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) of Japan, the three-year investment equips the facility with advanced manufacturing technologies that strengthen Dunlop’s ability to meet growing demand from vehicle manufacturers, accelerate exports into African markets and support the industry's…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (448+ words) According to Naamsa, passenger vehicle sales increased 12.5% to 40,912 units, while light commercial vehicle sales rose 10.6% to 13,710 units. Medium commercial vehicle sales jumped 19.4% – their strongest monthly performance since March 2023 – while heavy trucks and buses grew 7%. Dealer sales continued to dominate the…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (737+ words) Why legacy loyalty in the motoring sector is softening and value is the new deciding factor Bizcommunity Marketing & Media trends Why legacy loyalty in the motoring sector is softening and value is the new deciding factor The headline number is…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago   (328+ words) The automaker announced plans in 2023 to build a greenfield factory in the coastal city of Gqeberha, formerly known as Port Elizabeth, its first plant in South Africa, with the original intention of producing only the Peugeot Landtrek pickup truck. The…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (392+ words) The updated model marks the most significant evolution of the Hilux since the eighth generation and comes as competition intensifies in South Africa’s one-ton pickup segment. The Hilux remains one of South Africa’s top-selling vehicles and is widely used across…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (426+ words) Outdoor Network captures commuters with a new digital billboard Bizcommunity Outdoor Network captures commuters with a new digital billboard The municipality approved placement sits along one of Gauteng’s more consistently high-frequency suburban routes, connecting the residential nodes of Randpark Ridge…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (342+ words) The domestic new vehicle market has entered a period of recalibration marked by affordability pressures, shifting consumer expectations and intensifying global competition, auto industry body Naamsa said in its annual report on Friday, 15 May. The most dramatic shift in 2025 has…...