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EV sales surge in SA in Q1 2026

Local sales of fully electric vehicles surged by 97.1% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year. South Africa’s electric […]

Posted by Cale Nuttall - 9 June 2026

Toyota retains lead as best-selling car brand in SA in May 2026

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has retained its lead as the best-selling car brand in SA in the fifth month of 2026. In May 2026, […]

By Cale Nuttall - 8 June 2026

Jetour SA sets new sales record in May 2026

Jetour SA has set a new monthly sales record in May 2026, with the Chinese automaker retaining its position as the eighth best-selling car brand […]

By Cale Nuttall - 8 June 2026

Top 5 vehicle exporters in SA – May 2026

We have compiled a list of the top five vehicle exporters in South Africa in May 2026. See the list below… According to naamsa, a […]

By Cale Nuttall - 3 June 2026

VW South Africa celebrates one-millionth sixth-generation Polo built at Plant Kariega

Volkswagen Group Africa has achieved a new manufacturing milestone, with the one-millionth Polo rolling off the German marque’s Plant Kariega assembly line. Volkswagen Group Africa […]

By Julian Rael Gordon - 3 June 2026

What you can expect to pay for petrol and diesel in June 2026

South African motorists are bracing for another petrol price hike in June 2026, while diesel vehicle owners will have some relief following recent fuel price […]

By Cale Nuttall - 2 June 2026

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

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

By Cale Nuttall - 2 June 2026

Toyota partners with Government to further hydrogen mobility in SA

Toyota South Africa has announced a partnership with the Government to expand hydrogen mobility in SA. Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has partnered with the […]

By Julian Steyn - 20 May 2026

Top 5 best-selling hatchbacks in SA – April 2026

We’ve rounded up the five best-selling hatchbacks in SA in April 2026. See the list below… In April 2026, a total number of 47 979 […]

By Cale Nuttall - 13 May 2026

Top 5 best-selling EVs in SA – April 2026

We’ve rounded up the five best-selling EVs in South Africa in April 2026. See the full list below… 5. BYD Seal – 9 In April […]

By Cale Nuttall - 11 May 2026

Top 5 best-selling Chinese passenger cars in SA – April 2026

We’ve rounded up the five best-selling Chinese passenger cars in South Africa in April 2026. See the list below… 5. Chery Tiggo 7 – 425 […]

By Cale Nuttall - 11 May 2026

What’s up, MG South Africa?

CAR intern Julian Steyn reports back from MG South Africa’s recent Brand Immersion Event, unpacking the brand’s impressive progress since it relaunched here, as well […]

By Julian Steyn - 8 May 2026

Toyota retains sales lead as best-selling car brand in SA in April 2026

In April 2026, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) maintained its sales lead as the best-selling car brand in SA. Retaining its lead as the best-selling car […]

By Julian Rael Gordon - 7 May 2026

Top 5 Best-selling compact SUVs from under R300k – April 2026

We have compiled a list of the five best-selling compact SUVs priced from under R300k in SA in April 2026. See the list below… In […]

By Cale Nuttall - 7 May 2026

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

We’ve rounded up the top five best-selling Chinese car brands in South Africa in April 2026. See the list below… In April 2026, 47 979 […]

By Cale Nuttall - 6 May 2026

Top 10 best-selling passenger cars in SA – April 2026

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

By Cale Nuttall - 6 May 2026

Top 5 best-selling bakkies in SA – April 2026

We’ve rounded up the five best-selling bakkies in SA in April 2026. See the list below… Naamsa, the Automotive Business Council of South Africa, reported […]

By Cale Nuttall - 5 May 2026

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

We’ve rounded up the top 10 best-selling car brands in South Africa in April 2026. See the list below… Naamsa, the Automotive Business Council of […]

By Cale Nuttall - 4 May 2026

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 […]

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