While on one hand the Jeep® brand continues to open new paths, enhancing the legendary off-road capability of its SUVs through the adoption of sustainable technologies capable of ensuring extraordinary performance, on the other hand, the brand returns to intersect its path with that of Juventus, thus continuing a successful journey that began during the 2012-2013 sports season, continued as the Official Automotive Partner in the season that is concluding, and destined to further exceed limits for the next three seasons.

Xavier Chardon is appointed Chief Executive Officer of Citroën, effective June 2, 2025, reporting to Jean-Philippe Imparato, Stellantis’ Chief Operating Officer, Enlarged Europe.

A marathon weekend at Rally de Portugal, the fifth round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) season, concluded with Hyundai Motorsport’s Ott Tänak and Martin Järveoja securing a redemptive second place after a brilliant weekend drive.

Chery South Africa is proud to be the Official Vehicle Partner of Mamelodi Sundowns, one of South Africa’s most decorated and popular football clubs.

In 2025, Opel will take the electrification of the brand to a new level. The extra-dynamic and emotional GSE sub-brand will become fully electric and at the same time receive a new, expressive logo – ready for the next generation of GSE models.

As part of its ambitious cultural, artistic, and societal communication strategy, the Lion brand aims to support the seventh art by celebrating its French roots, creative boldness, and global influence.

GWM South Africa is excited to be back at the 58th annual NAMPO Harvest Day, one of the largest agricultural exhibitions in the southern hemisphere, taking place in Bothaville, Free State.

Volkswagen Group Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Simphiwe Nghona as Sales and Marketing Director, effective 1 May 2025.

Given the impressive performance of this fast-growing global SUV brand, with annual sales reaching 568 387 units last year, reflecting an exceptional 80.3% year-on-year growth, it comes as no surprise that the recent Jetour International Annual Business Conference recorded its highest attendance to date.

A historic partnership is renewed: the Jeep® brand is once again the Official Sponsor and will return to the Juventus jersey - men's, women's, and Juventus Next Gen teams - starting from the 2025-2026 season, as part of a multi-year agreement that also includes other sponsorship elements.

Mahindra South Africa is showcasing its most ambitious presence yet at the Nampo Agricultural Show in Bothaville, Free State, which opened on 13 May and continues until this Friday.

Through various community initiatives, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has shown its commitment to furthering education and youth development, particularly in the community of Kariega where its headquarters are based.

Mitsubishi Motors South Africa has treated the much respected Pajero Sport to a significant facelift that includes an enhanced design, improved technology and additional safety features in line with modern customer requirements.

From May 24 to 25, in the extraordinary setting of Villa Sucota overlooking Lake Como, Alfa Romeo will be the Official Partner of the 2025 edition of FuoriConcorso, a prestigious event founded in 2019, conceived by Guglielmo Miani, president of Larusmiani.

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty Ltd) (“Ford South Africa”) is proud to announce the official launch of the Ford Pro™ Convertor (FPC) programme, marking a new chapter in the company’s vehicle conversion services tailored for the commercial market.

Just before the opening of the 836th Anniversary of the Hamburg Port, the winners of the auto motor und sport “BEST CARS" competition were honored in the impressive setting of the Fish Auction Hall, where Alfa Romeo received three awards.

Model updates: One of South Africa’s favourite twin-cylinder all-rounders, the NC750X – complete with its ‘signature’ 23L internal storage – receives a host of detail updates led by refreshed styling and revised LED headlight.

Both PEUGEOT 9X8s, having qualified in the top 10, swapped positions during the first hour of the race after intense on-track battles and skillful driving by Paul di Resta (#93) and Loïc Duval (#94) in traffic.

What started as a casual braai challenge between four friends creating content for IgnitionTV ended in victory, as JAC Motors' T9 2.0L CTi smashed the official South African 24-hour Endurance Record for commercial vehicles, covering 4,084 kilometres at an impressive average speed of 170,1 km/h at Gerotek, just outside Pretoria in South Africa.

Once again, FIAT teams up with global music icon, Shaggy, the unmistakable voice that gave life to the ever-topical hit “Boombastic.” To celebrate the original’s 30th anniversary, Shaggy recorded a new, modern rendition and filmed a new video, featuring the Fiat Grande Panda. The correlating single, “Boombastic (Fantastic)” will be released globally on May 9 via Universal Music.

Welcoming 1 897 runners at their Kariega plant, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) hosted a successful VW Health Care Run this past weekend.

A seismic shift is underway in the South African automotive landscape as Enviro Automotive ignites an electric revolution with the arrival of its groundbreaking Riddara 4x4 Double Cab electric pick up vehicles manufactured by the Geely Auto Group.

On Thursday, 8 May, leading figures in the automotive industry met at the Centurion Country Club for another Automechanika CEO breakfast event - "The African Connection" -, hosted by Messe Frankfurt South Africa.

Mahindra South Africa has made history by becoming the first manufacturer to win the coveted Motor Enthusiast Award for two consecutive years at the 2025 South African Car of the Year competition, powered by Old Mutual Insure.

New Models, Electric Innovation, and Dealer Network Growth Drive Brand’s Strategy Forward

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has added a new derivative in the Amarok model line-up. The Amarok Life 2.0 TDI with 125kW is now available with 4x2 drivetrain mated to 6-speed automatic transmission.

Alfa Romeo is delighted to announce that Jasmine Paolini, one of the brightest stars in international tennis, is the new Brand Ambassador for the Italian global brand, which boasts over 115 years of legendary history including iconic models, commercial successes, technological innovations, and memorable victories in motorsport.

Auto Shanghai, officially known as the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, is a premier biennial automotive trade show held in Shanghai, China that underscores China's pivotal role in the global automotive industry, highlighting advancements in smart mobility, and sustainable automotive solutions.

Chery has leveraged years of hybrid technology expertise to develop a comprehensive energy matrix covering fuel, hybrid, extended-range, and pure electric systems.

Looking for the perfect family vehicle that does not compromise on style or your budget? Say hello to the all-new Hyundai ALCAZAR – designed with South African families in mind.

While Q1 2025 top-line results were below prior-year levels, other KPIs reflect early, initial progress on our commercial recovery efforts.

Revealed at the Paris Motor Show and sporting an all-new design that makes it more likeable and mature, All-New Citroën Ami will be available to order from 6 May.

With the launch of the new C5 Aircross, Citroën has completed the complete renewal of its range in less than two years.

On the evening of Saturday 4 July 1925, the name Citroën was projected in letters of light onto the Eiffel Tower.

Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) today unveiled its all-new NWM Evo Plus, to compete in the premier FIA Ultimate class of rally-raid around the world.

Hyundai Automotive South Africa today, announced the appointment of Stanley Anderson, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 July 2025.

Following two rigorous testing days in March, the country's most respected motoring journalists have spoken, crowning the BMW X3 as the 2025 South African Car of the Year. This marks a successive victory for the German manufacturer, with the G70 generation 7 Series winning the 2024 title.

Chery South Africa is pleased to announce the launch of its certified pre-owned vehicle programme, Cherished. By providing dealers with a selection of carefully inspected and high-quality pre-owned Chery SUVs, the automaker will be able to welcome even more customers into the Chery family.

LDV South Africa is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Willem Strauss – President of the Blue Bulls Rugby Union – and Jaco Dames, General Manager of the Union.

The Jeep® brand introduces the latest evolution of its successful Compass, a C-SUV that has captivated over 2.5 million customers worldwide since its debut in 2006.

Four of South Africa’s top musical talents, gourmet street food served fresh from some of South Africa’s favourite food trucks, three thousand tickets and one of Gauteng's premier festival venues.

Alfa Romeo ended the first quarter of 2025 with results showing strong growth, confirming its continued international expansion, now with a presence in over 70 markets around the world.

ISUZU Motors South Africa is introducing the latest evolution of the MU-X, an adventurous sport utility vehicle (SUV) that blends impressive capability with premium comfort and cutting-edge design.

Mitsubishi Motors South Africa was presented with the Top Performer award in the After Sales – Customer Experience category at the brands recent annual global after sales business excellence awards ceremony in Thailand.

naamsa releases April, 2025 new vehicle sales stats

Audi South Africa recently celebrated its national dealer network at a distinguished event hosted at The Forum Hyde Park in Johannesburg.

The new vehicle sales market appears to be on an upward trend in 2025 after a challenging period over the past two years, and Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Ltd (“Ford South Africa”) is continuing its positive sales momentum with 9.4 percent growth recorded during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year.

The enthusiasm of German fans for Alfa Romeo design is unwavering. As in previous years the historic Italian brand has also been honored in the 2025 “Best brands in all categories” contest, with several awards.

Chery has put its range-topping SUV, the hybrid Tiggo 9 CSH, to the test with two extreme safety evaluations to demonstrate the crash protection of its vehicles.

The South African Rugby Union (SA Rugby) is proud to announce a landmark four-year partnership agreement with Hyundai Automotive South Africa, the popular automotive brand, as the new official vehicle of South Africa’s junior national teams and Youth Week rugby tournaments.