Vehicle industry sees record growth | Fuel price cut starts 2026

Volkswagen cuts 100,000 tonnes CO₂

AUTOMOTIVE 06 JAN 26 ALL INDUSTRIES  | PRESS OFFICES  | COMPANIES  | JOBS  | EVENTS  | PEOPLE  | MULTIMEDIA  | SUBMIT NEWS  | ADVERTISE  | LIST COMPANY  | SHARE  | FOLLOW  | MY ACCOUNT  | MY NEWSLETTERS  | SUBSCRIBE  | BROWSE  |  UNSUBSCRIBE Vehicle industry sees record growth as Drive Motor Index soars by 7.4% The South African motor sector is showing strong recovery, with the Drive Motor Index reaching its highest level since inception, driven by lower interest rates and increased vehicle sales... read South Africa kicks off 2026 with a fuel price cut read Volkswagen cuts over 100,000 tonnes of CO₂ in 2025 read Motus cuts 86 jobs as financial strains hit SA's motor retail market read Automotive SA's used-car market holds steady in November post-record October South Africa’s used-car market stays strong in November 2025 following record October sales, with bakkies and budget hatchbacks driving demand... Read Automatic cars dominate SA market as manual sales decline From bakkies to SUVs and hatchbacks, modern automatic transmissions are leading South Africa’s used car market, driven by urban traffic, comfort, and improved fuel efficiency... Read AutoTech Chinese car firm BYD is racing ahead with its electric vehicles. Here’s how more established brands can catch up PIETRO MICHELI Chinese cars are in the fast lane... Read Manufacturing & Parts Counterfeit parts: A rising risk for SA’s automotive and transport sectors VIJAY MAWALALL Counterfeit automotive parts present a significant and growing challenge across South Africa’s automotive aftermarket, impacting safety, operational reliability, and the broader economy... Read Africa Africa's business travel industry set for takeoff amid economic growth Africa’s economic boom is opening new doors for business travel. Here’s why travel managers need to act now to tap into the continent’s potential... Read Kenya’s tech evolution: Construction of colossal data centre underway at Tatu City FBW Group is supporting Airtel Africa’s Nxtra to deliver East Africa’s largest, sustainable data centre at Tatu City, Nairobi, boosting digital infrastructure. Read Business Back-to-school savings: FNB and Pep's beloved 99c shoe deal returns in 2026 Beyond essential expenses like food and transport, school uniform costs continue to add significant pressure to family budgets... Read Featured Press Office of the day More   |   Join Rand Show Rand Show is South Africa's largest consumer event on the annual calendar. A fun and diverse event that has something for the whole family. Contact  |  News  |  VISIT PRESS OFFICE  |  Linkedin  |  Facebook Jobs offered Car Wash Personnel - Johannesburg More jobs   Submit a job   Customise jobs FOLLOW US List company List CV List new business List portfolio showcase List profile Submit event Submit gallery Submit job ad Submit new appointment Submit news Submit noticeboard Submit op-ed contribution Home My job ads My events My company My CV Advertising: We welcome your sales enquiries! Email sales and read more about our advertising rates 3rd Floor, 62 Roeland St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa. Tel +27 (0)21 404 1460 © 2026 bizcommunity.com. All rights reserved. Unsubscribe. Manage subscription. Subscribe. Change email.