Automechanika Johannesburg successfully hosted its final CEO Breakfast for 2025 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, bringing together senior automotive industry leaders for strategic discussions as the co-located Festival of Motoring roared into life.

OMODA & JAECOO are set to reveal two new vehicles at the upcoming 2025 Festival of Motoring, with the J5 and C7 making public appearances ahead of their respective reveals.

iCAUR promises to spark a new era of choice for local drivers with bold design, versatile tech, and models built for adventure.

Honda Motor Southern Africa is proud to announce the arrival of the Honda CB1000 Hornet SP, a motorcycle that redefines the naked category with its raw power, stripped-back design, and premium engineering.

In a continued effort to make education more accessible and equitable for learners from disadvantaged communities, Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has donated 820 pairs of school shoes and socks to two primary schools located in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.

Mahindra Fusion Fest – the revolutionary festival of art, fashion and music that has inspired many – is returning in 2026.

Johannesburg, 28 August 2025 – Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has expanded the Amarok line-up with the addition of a new engine, the 2.3 turbo petrol engine with 222kW.

Subaru’s best-selling Forester enters its sixth generation with sharper design, advanced safety, and even greater versatility.

Volkswagen is set to introduce the all-new Transporter, scheduled for launch in September 2025, marking a significant step forward in Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles lineup.

Volkswagen will introduce the updated Golf GTI to the South African market in the last quarter of 2025, marking the arrival of the latest evolution of the world’s most iconic hot hatch.

Chery South Africa is set to showcase the Chery Super Hybrid (CSH lineup at the Festival of Motoring 2025, running from 29-31 August at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Johannesburg.

The Jetour Dashing, the five-seater SUV launched into South Africa last year, has been widely praised by its growing customer base for its striking design, premium feel and accessible price.

The ISUZU X-Rider is renowned for its bold character and distinctive style, matched to exceptional all-round capability and efficiency. These attributes have contributed to the D-MAX’s ongoing popularity and its status among the top contenders in South Africa’s highly competitive bakkie segment.

JAC Motors announced that sales of its flagship T9 grew 30% year-over-year by July 2025, following its local launch in May 2024.

Africa’s premier automotive showcase, the Festival of Motoring powered by WesBank, is revving up to welcome thousands of visitors when it opens to the public from 29 – 31 August 2025 at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit.

A delegation from Jetour South Africa, including key partners, customers and brand influencers, attended Jetour’s 8th Global Fan Festival which was held in the historic city of Kaifeng, China, last week.

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Vincent Tshituka is a Sharks rugby player who recently earned his first Springbok cap, with his debut during South Africa's Castle Lager Incoming Series opener against Italy at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, on July 5, 2025.

The all-new Jeep® Gladiator is the most capable Jeep pickup ever. It redefines the pickup segment with its open-air design and legendary Jeep capability.

For several decades, PEUGEOT has been a key player in the European market for sedans and estate cars in the C segment, offering models renowned for their distinctive design, driving pleasure, and dynamic road behaviour. The PEUGEOT 308 is part of this heritage, ranking among the best-selling models in the segment across numerous countries.

Following its premier at the Volkswagen Indaba early in 2025, the all-new Volkswagen Tayron is available for sale in South Africa.

On August 21, Chery International, launched its ‘Powering Tomorrow Through Education’ initiative at the ‘Champion for Education in Africa’ event held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

SVI Engineering, leading specialist manufacturer of armoured products in South Africa, is pleased to announce that a complimentary driver-training course is now included as standard with the purchase of every B6 discreet armouring package.

Sun City, 25 August 2025 – Hyundai Automotive South Africa showcased its luxurious and innovative vehicle prowess, at two of South Africa’s most prestigious national events this past weekend, the National Arts and Culture Awards and the South African Sports Awards, both hosted at Sun City.

South African women are redefining resilience, creativity, and success in the automotive world.

Chery has made history in South Africa by successfully conducting Africa’s first real-world dual-vehicle collision test. On 20 August, two Tiggo 9 SUVs collided in a controlled 50% offset head-on crash while travelling at 50 km/h.

TATA Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) marked a significant milestone with the arrival of its first shipment of passenger vehicles at the Durban Port on Thursday, 21 August 2025, signalling the brand’s official return to the South African automotive market.

Volkswagen is excited to return to the Festival of Motoring from 29 – 31 August 2025 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit.

Stellantis is proud to support the Ndlovu Youth Choir’s Heritage Tour, a nationwide celebration of South Africa’s cultural richness, resilience, and youth potential. This partnership reflects Stellantis’ global commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community engagement — values that guide our ambition to shape mobility with purpose.

Rüsselsheim. Summer, sun, relaxation - and personal sports equipment is already on board. For all those who do not want to queue at a rental station and pay extra upon arrival at their holiday destination, but instead want to plunge straight into the water with their own jet ski, Opel offers the ideal companion in the new Opel Grandland Electric AWD (All Wheel Drive), which has recently become available to order.

Chery South Africa has officially unveiled the Tiggo 9, a new seven-seater SUV that will serve as the brand’s flagship.

At the 2025 Monterey Car Week, car enthusiasts witnessed the North American debut of the 33 Stradale, the exclusive Italian icon reborn for a new era. Handcrafted with uncompromising precision, the 33 Stradale will captivate enthusiasts across four of the week’s most prestigious venues, offering an unforgettable showcase of Alfa Romeo’s passion for design, performance and pure Italian artistry.

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Rüsselsheim. Just one week after giving a tantalising teaser of its upcoming concept car, Opel has removed the covers and revealed a first full set of images along with the name of the show car which will celebrate its world premiere at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich (September 8 to 14, 2025).

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The latest-generation Ford Tourneo Custom arrived last year with all-new levels of technology, comfort and versatility.

Audi South Africa is proud to introduce the new Audi A5 Sedan. With its refined design, intelligent technology and confident performance, it brings a fresh sense of dynamism to the midsize segment.

Continental is increasingly focusing on renewable and recycled materials in its tyre production.

BestDrive South Africa is proud to announce that it has officially achieved Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Level 2 compliance for the period 11 August 2025 – 10 August 2026, with 65.18% Black Ownership and 32.59% Black Female Ownership.

Already a category-defining contender in South Africa’s bakkie segment, the GWM P500 now brings even more attitude to the road with a bold new look featuring blacked-out exterior details.

Hyundai Automotive South Africa is proud to announce its official sponsorship and partnership, as the vehicle partner official for the 2025 South African Sports Awards as well as the 2nd National Arts and Culture Awards, set to take place at Sun City Superbowl, this weekend.

South Africa gets its first look at the brand’s striking design and youthful spirit.

BAIC South Africa is set to make a bold impression at the upcoming Festival of Motoring 2025, taking place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 29–31 August.

Following impressive H1 2025 sales figures, OMODA & JAECOO South Africa are celebrating yet another month of record-breaking performance, with the Brand O&J lineup achieving its best-ever sales results since the Chinese premium marques entered the South African market.

This August, Chery will take on an unprecedented safety challenge in South Africa, with the first real-world dual-vehicle collision test on the African continent.

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Hyundai Automotive South Africa is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) The Business Show Africa 2025, taking place from 3–4 September 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre.

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Ltd (FMCSA) has commenced with several product recall notices, affecting different models and production batches.

The Castrol NWM Ford Team rose to the occasion at the Ingco Parys 400 and Ingco Vaal 400, the double-header of the 2025 South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC), held on 15-16 August in the Free State.