Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has concluded 2024 on a high note, by celebrating its all-time production record of 167 084 vehicles.

Introduced in July this year, the Aircross has received industry recognition from The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists indicating a strong return for the brand in South Africa.

Chery South Africa has expanded its flagship Tiggo 8 lineup by introducing the new Tiggo 8 Pro Executive Plus(+), available at an exclusive launch price of R499,900 for a limited time (standard retail price R529,900).

Jetour Springs, which opened its doors in September, blends the charm of small-town comfort with the elegance of modern sophistication.

The Audi A3 Sportback and A3 Sedan head into 2025 with a sportier look, refreshed design elements and a rationalised range to make purchasing an A3 even more convenient and straightforward.

Continental is increasing the proportion of recycled materials in its tyres. More plants have recently been converted to use polyester fabric made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles.

Offering bold SUV versatility with muscular design and a class-leading drivetrain, the new Citroën Aircross represents excellent value in the segment. It’s simply clever, comfortable, and cool!

Stellantis and CATL today announced they have reached an agreement to invest up to €4.1 billion to form a joint venture that will build a large-scale European lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain. Designed to be completely carbon neutral, the battery plant will be implemented in several phases and investment plans.

Adrielle Naidoo, daughter of Stellantis South Africa Collin Naidoo has won the coveted Sergio Marchione Award and notches up the family’s second consecutive year of recognition in the Stellantis Student Awards.

The holiday season is here; there's a unique sense of excitement in the air—time to reunite with family, take road trips, and embark on new adventures.

The Volkswagen Polo Vivo has been awarded a 4–star safety rating by the Global New Car Assessment Programme (Global NCAP).

Mitsubishi Motors announced that the Next-Gen Triton one-ton pickup truck has won the Design Car of the Year, awarded to car with excellent exterior and interior design, at the 2024-2025 Japan Car of the Year awards.

The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has announced its list of semi-finalists for the 2025 Car of the Year (COTY) competition, sponsored by Old Mutual Insure.

Mahindra South Africa is about to ignite a revolution in the festival scene with the launch of Fusion Fest, taking place on Saturday, 22nd February 2025 at the iconic SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria.

As the festive season brings people together, ISUZU MOTORS South Africa, in partnership with Rise Against Hunger NPO and Love Story NPC, continued its tradition of making a meaningful difference in the communities it serves.

Chery South Africa celebrated three successful years since its return to the local market with Chery Day, a vibrant, family-friendly event on 7 December that brought customers together for fun and festivity.

Stellantis proudly concluded its third global Student Awards Program, recognizing more than 660 recent high school and university graduates of Stellantis employees from 22 countries with prestigious monetary awards during an online ceremony.

The newly released seventh-generation Ford Mustang GT, which made its debut at South Africa's Festival of Motoring earlier this year, is now on sale in limited numbers. With its cutting-edge technology and impressive performance capabilities, this latest Mustang already has what it takes to stand out from the crowd.

Mitsubishi’s Next-Gen Triton has scooped the Bakkie of the Year award, at the TopGear South Africa Awards 2024, powered by WesBank, just two weeks after it’s South African launch.

Jetour, the bold and innovative SUV brand that launched in South Africa at the end of September, has reached yet another milestone, this time hitting over 1 000 retail sales across their only two models: the Dashing and X70 Plus.

Chery South Africa is celebrating its best-ever month of sales, with total units for November 2024 exceeding the 2,000-unit mark.

The caravan and camping season is just around the corner, and tyre manufacturer Continental has some tips on things to look out for before that first trip.

Stellantis N.V. and Zeta Energy Corp. today announced a joint development agreement aimed at advancing battery cell technology for electric vehicle applications.

Since launching in South Africa two months ago, new SUV brand Jetour has partnered with South Africa’s very own Good Things Guy, Brent Lindeque, to find five inspiring South African influencers to embody and represent their brand.

Ford South Africa notched up two significant achievements in November 2024 by leading the vehicle exports for the month, and recording its highest monthly sales volume in more than three years which placed it fourth overall on the domestic sales charts.

Hyundai Automotive South Africa bid a thankful farewell to Deon Sonnekus, General Manager: Corporate Communications, who entered retirement at the end of November 2024.

The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has unveiled its panel of expert judges for the 39th annual South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition.

The brand is updating its LANDTREK pickup, thereby strengthening its international presence – notably in Africa, the Middle East and South America. The new PEUGEOT LANDTREK boasts a muscular design, a new 200 HP 2.2-litre Multijet Diesel engine accompanied by new efficiency and safety technologies.

Valtteri Bottas, Formula 1 driver and exclusive customer of the new Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, spent an intense and engaging day with the Alfa Romeo engineering team at the Balocco Proving Ground (Vercelli province), testing the “00 prototype” of the new custom-built car.

The summer holidays are coming up for South Africans, providing an opportunity to relax and enjoy some free time. But for car tyres, it’s a period when the hard work really starts.

The Jetour brand is heavily focused on more than selling vehicles, placing emphasis on all aspects of the mobility needs of customers, with a strong emphasis on parts and parts availability.

Welcoming 15 410 guests into their plant in Kariega, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) hosted a vibrant and memorable Family Day on Saturday, 30 November.

The process to appoint the new permanent Chief Executive Officer is well under way, managed by a Special Committee of the Board, and will be concluded within the first half of 2025.

naamsa releases November, 2024 new vehicle sales stats

Stellantis N.V. (“Stellantis” or “the Company”) announces that the Company’s Board of Directors, under the Chairmanship of John Elkann, accepted Carlos Tavares’ resignation today from his role as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect.

The IFFA CEO Breakfast event brought together industry leaders and innovators for an insightful morning featuring four dynamic presentations. Experts shared valuable perspectives and groundbreaking developments in process technology for meat and alternative proteins, offering actionable insights and showcasing the industry's future direction.

Ford’s stated objectives are to create a better world by providing customers with innovative products and services, enhancing peoples’ lives, and making a difference in the regions in which it operates.

Citroën South Africa is proud to unveil the new C3, now featuring advanced safety and comfort upgrades, along with a newly available high-performance six-speed automatic transmission.

Johannesburg’s Corlett Drive now boasts a dealership that is bringing a striking blend of advanced technology, premium quality, and affordable pricing to customers in Gauteng.

Nothing compares to the exhilarating feeling of buying a new car. It’s more than just a vehicle; it’s a milestone, a symbol of independence, mobility, and personal achievement.

Backed by more than 80 years of 4x4 engineering expertise, the new Jeep® Wrangler is the most recognisable and capable vehicle on the planet. Jeep Wrangler builds on the brand’s goal to deliver freedom of choice, offering an unmatched combination of leading off-road capability, iconic Jeep design, open-air freedom, advanced powertrains and a refined interior, as well as a host of innovative safety and advanced technology features.

Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe have secured the first FIA World Rally Championship for Drivers’ and Co-drivers’ titles for Hyundai Motorsport at Rally Japan on the weekend in a fitting finale to an exciting 2024 season.

Brand O&J—the Chery Group division comprising the OMODA and JAECOO marques—entered the South African market in 2023 with the launch of the OMODA C5. Since then, the lineup has grown with the addition of the J7 and, more recently, the C9.

Previewed to the public back in July during the celebration of the FIAT's 125th anniversary, the new Grande Panda - not even launched - has been awarded with its first prize

Kariega – Taking another step on the Volkswagen Group Africa journey of environmental sustainability, 250 employees and loved-ones gathered on Saturday 23 November at the Van Stadens Wildflower Reserve.

With sinister looks, tailored aerodynamics and a specially tuned Coyote 5.0-litre V8 engine, the Ford Mustang Dark Horse sets a new benchmark for American street and track performance that could only come in a Mustang.

Hyundai’s Creta range in South Africa has received another mid-life boost with the addition of two new Matte Edition derivatives, more convenience and safety features, and a reduction in the prices of certain versions of this medium-size SUV.

The Alfa Romeo engineering team has just completed an intense test session on the “00 prototype” of the new 33 Stradale at the Nardò circuit, to test its driving dynamics and performance in extreme conditions at very high speed.

Ulterio Motiv, the newly launched sister company of respected armouring establishment, SVI Engineering, has launched its most affordable product to date, this time based on one of the best-selling bakkies in South Africa – Ford’s Ranger.

Last weekend saw the second Journey with Jetour event take place, this time at Casalinga, a long-standing Muldersdrift favourite in Johannesburg. Here, new Gauteng Jetour Dashing and X70 Plus owners gathered to meet, eat and share their experiences with these new SUVs.