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JAC Motors South Africa is investing more than R500 million in new premises in the Lanseria Smart City as it nears ten years in the country.

Hyundai's Tarek Mosaad has called on governments and industry to turn AfCFTA automotive commitments into factories, jobs and intra-African trade.

The AA wants a R3-a-litre fuel levy cut before November and the RAF levy scrapped after the 7 October increase set record fuel prices.

With fuel above R30 a litre, Volvo Car South Africa says running costs are steering buyers toward electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Chery has launched the compact, fully electric Q in South Africa, with a 400 km range, 6.6 kW V2L output and prices from R349 900.

The Hyundai Open returns to Ebotse Links in Benoni from 12 to 15 November 2026, alongside a five-part golf documentary series called The Long Drive.

Hyundai Automotive South Africa is a finalist in the 2026 Future of HR Awards for its work on women and youth empowerment and skills creation.

Chery will host its International User Summit in China from 19 to 24 October, with family mobility, safety tests and new-model debuts on the programme.

JMC joined the 2026 Seven7 Drive, delivering 37 care packages to young cancer patients in Pretoria and Polokwane on the first day.

Honda Motor Southern Africa hosts a Family Fun Day with motorcycle demos at Hartbeespoort on 18 October 2026, with ticket proceeds going to charity.

GWM South Africa has launched the P300 2.0T Pioneer Hi4-T PHEV, its first electrified P300 bakkie, with 310 kW, 750 N.m and R914 900 pricing.

Nico Hulkenberg finished 11th for the Audi Revolut F1 Team at Sepang after an early switch to intermediates, losing a point on the final lap.

The iCAUR V27 SUV pairs a 34.3 kWh battery with a petrol generator for up to 150 km of electric range and more than 1 000 km in total.

SVI Engineering has armoured the new Toyota Hilux double cab to B6 level, with the 360-degree discreet package priced from R945 239 excluding VAT.

Ford South Africa has launched the limited-edition Mustang GT Nite Pony pack with black exterior detailing and a 5.0-litre V8, priced at R1 375 000.

The AA wants N-methylaniline added to South Africa's petrol specification and tested, after reports of paint damage linked to PetroSA fuel.

LDV has introduced its G10+ urban delivery van and Deliver 9 large van in South Africa, priced from R530 000 and R749 900 respectively.

Chery's first bakkie will be called Grootman, a hybrid diesel 4x4 with 350 kW and 800 N.m, due in South Africa in the first quarter of 2027.

Volvo's 2027 XC60 and XC90 gain a reworked T8 plug-in hybrid and new Core entry models, with pricing unchanged from MY26 in South Africa.

Netcare Diagnostics has taken delivery of Geely E2 Aspire electric hatchbacks for urban pathology specimen collection in three provinces.

Three Jetour T2 Odysseys climbed Sani Pass in snow and rain as part of the Beyond Borders showcase, with the team stranded at the top for three days.

Jetour South Africa sets the T2 payload at 475 kg across the range after TÜV NORD testing and weigh-ins held with the AA and NRCS.

The Lepas L6 compact SUV is sold in South Africa in Javan and Pantera trims, sharing a 108 kW turbo engine and priced from R469 900.

Automechanika Johannesburg runs at Gallagher Convention Centre from 27 to 29 October 2026, following a CEO Breakfast in Cape Town on policy and affordability.