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5 best-selling compact SUVs from under R300k – March 2026

We have rounded up the five best-selling compact SUVs priced from under R300k in SA in March 2026. See the list below… In a budget-conscious […]

Posted by Cale Nuttall - 21 April 2026

Isuzu SA sets new production record in March 2026

Isuzu Motors South Africa achieved its highest annual production yet at its Struandale plant in Gqeberha in March 2026. With a 21% year-on-year increase in […]

By Cale Nuttall - 17 April 2026

Top 5 best-selling Chinese car brands in SA – March 2026

We have rounded up the best-selling Chinese car brands in South Africa in March 2026. See the list below… Naamsa reported a total of 58 […]

By Cale Nuttall - 14 April 2026

VW Polo Vivo is the best-selling passenger car in SA in Q1 2026

The best-selling passenger car in SA in the first-quarter of 2026 was the locally-built VW Polo Vivo.   The Volkswagen Polo Vivo has retained the top […]

By Julian Rael Gordon - 13 April 2026

Top 5 Best-selling Chinese passenger cars in SA – March 2026

We’ve rounded up the five best-selling Chinese passenger cars in South Africa in March 2026. See the full list below… 5. Jetour T1 — 437 […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 10 April 2026

VW South Africa celebrates 500 000th Polo built for export at Plant Kariega

Volkswagen Group Africa has achieved a new manufacturing milestone, with the 500 000th Polo for export rolling off the German marque’s Plant Kariega assembly line. […]

By Julian Rael Gordon - 9 April 2026

Top 5 Best-selling bakkies in SA – March 2026

We’ve rounded up the top five best-selling bakkies in South Africa in March 2026. See the list below… In March 2026, 58 060 new vehicles […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 8 April 2026

Top 10 Best-selling passenger cars in SA – March 2026

We’ve rounded up the top 10 best-selling passenger cars in South Africa in March 2026. See the full list below… In March 2026, a total […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 7 April 2026

Foton sets new sales milestone in SA

Foton has set a new sales milestone in South Africa, with the Chinese firm announcing it has sold over 5 000 vehicles since its re-entry […]

By Cale Nuttall - 7 April 2026

Top 5 vehicle exporters in SA – March 2026

We’ve rounded up the top five vehicle exporters in South Africa in March 2026. See the list below… According to naamsa, a total of 37 […]

By Cale Nuttall - 6 April 2026

Toyota maintains lead as SA’s top-selling car brand in March 2026

In March 2026, Toyota South Africa secured a 22.9% market share, with the Japanese automaker’s local arm selling 13 323 new vehicles in the third month […]

By Julian Rael Gordon - 3 April 2026

Top 10 best-selling car brands in SA – March 2026

We’ve rounded up the top 10 best-selling car brands in South Africa in March 2026. See the list below… In March 2026, naamsa, the Automotive […]

By Cale Nuttall - 2 April 2026

SA government to cut fuel levies to ease imminent fuel price hike

The South African government has announced it will cut the general and diesel fuel levies to ease the imminent fuel price increases.  The South African […]

By Julian Rael Gordon - 31 March 2026

BYD South Africa Joins Forces with the Two Oceans Marathon

BYD South Africa will drive the 2026 Two Oceans Marathon, including NEV integration and race support. BYD South Africa has announced its vehicle sponsorship of […]

By Julian Steyn - 26 March 2026

Stellantis SA plant ‘not cancelled’

Stellantis South Africa has placed its planned Eastern Cape assembly plant on hold as it reassesses the project’s viability and considers the addition of further […]

By Cale Nuttall - 23 March 2026

SA bracing for major hike in petrol and diesel price expected in April 2026

SA motorists are bracing for a major price hike in petrol and diesel prices expected to come into affect in April 2026… The latest predictions […]

By Julian Rael Gordon - 18 March 2026

100 000th fourth-gen BMW X3 produced in SA

Local BMW X3 production has reached a new milestone, with the 100 000th example rolling off the German marque’s Rosslyn assembly line. BMW South Africa […]

By Julian Rael Gordon - 13 March 2026

10 000th Mahindra XUV 3XO sold in SA

Mahindra South Africa has announced it has set a new local sales milestone, with the 10 000th XUV 3XO unit leaving the showroom floor since […]

By Julian Rael Gordon - 5 March 2026

Toyota retains lead as SA’s best-selling automaker in February 2026

Registering 12 272 new cars sold in February 2026, Toyota South Africa secured a 23% market share in the second month of the new year […]

By Julian Rael Gordon - 4 March 2026

Top 5 vehicle exporters in SA – February 2026

We’ve compiled a list of the top five vehicle exporters in South Africa in February 2026. See the list below. According to naamsa, a total number […]

By Cale Nuttall - 3 March 2026

Top 10 best-selling car brands in SA – February 2026

We’ve rounded up the top 10 best-selling car brands in South Africa in February 2026. See the list below… In February 2026, naamsa, the Automotive Business […]

By Cale Nuttall - 2 March 2026

Order books for Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio re-opened

Alfa Romeo has announced it has re-opened the order books for the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio. See pricing below. Alfa Romeo has announced the order […]

By Julian Steyn - 27 February 2026

New sales milestone for Omoda & Jaecoo SA

Omoda & Jaecoo South Africa has, for the first time, surpassed the 20 000 new-vehicle sales marker since its local launch in 2023. January 2026 […]

By Cale Nuttall - 20 February 2026

Foton SA sets new sales milestone in January 2026

In January 2026, Foton SA ranked in the top 10 in Light Commercial Vehicle and Medium Commercial Vehicle sales. Foton South Africa achieved a new […]

By Julian Rael Gordon - 19 February 2026

Top 5 best-selling adventure SUVs in SA – January 2026

We have rounded up the top five best-selling adventure SUVs for January 2026. Here’s the breakdown. As reported by naamsa, in January 2026, 50 073 […]

By Cale Nuttall - 13 February 2026