Corolla Cross record! SA’s top-selling passenger cars in August 2025
The locally built Toyota Corolla Cross has just registered its highest sales total yet! Here are South Africa’s best-selling passenger vehicles for August 2025.
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SA new vehicle sales hit six-year high in August
Domestic new vehicle sales surged in August 2025, reaching their strongest level in nearly six years, according to figures released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa).
Read MoreIncoming new models a sign of our commitment: Volvo MD
The brand has faced criticism in recent months for its reduction in dealerships, which has led to speculation of it possibly leaving South Africa at some stage.
Read MoreIsuzu plans South Africa as hub for African truck production
The South African arm of Japanese automaker Isuzu Motors aims to be the manufacturing hub of commercial trucks for the African market, helping it increase volumes and locally sourced parts, its president said on Friday, 15 August.
Read MoreFord announces major safety recall in South Africa
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has issued a series of safety recalls affecting thousands of vehicles across South Africa and neighbouring markets.
Read MoreVolkswagen Golf 8.5 GTI approved for South Africa before year end
The reported delay till 2027 as a result of the country's poor quality has been reversed.
Read MoreInternational car brand making a big return to South Africa
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV), a subsidiary of India’s largest automotive company, Tata Motors, has officially announced its return to South Africa.
Read MoreBig trouble for Mercedes and BMW in South Africa
Mahindra is boosting capacity at its South Africa plant by two-thirds as India’s largest automaker by value seeks to capitalize on the demand for lower-cost vehicles in the continent’s biggest economy.
Read MoreThe Chinese car manufacturer selling the most affordable hybrids in South Africa
Chery Automobile has taken the South African market by storm with its range of affordable internal combustion engine vehicles. It also recently launched the two most affordable hybrids in the country.
Read MoreThe future of fuel retail in SA: NEVs and solar panels
Even though new energy vehicles (NEVs) only make up less than 3% of South Africa’s car market, local fuel station operators can still capitalise on the world's drive to embrace cleaner sources of fuel and energy.
Read More10 Cars that lose value fastest — and why South Africans should take note before buying
n a market where Car Ownership is often one of the biggest financial commitments people make, understanding vehicle depreciation is critical — especially for South Africans navigating both rising interest rates and fluctuating fuel prices.
Read MoreChery to launch new EV brand Icaur in SA in 2026
Icaur, a new energy vehicle (NEV) brand under China’s Chery Group, has confirmed it will officially enter the South African market in the first quarter of 2026. The brand revealed its intentions following its recent debut at the 2025 Festival of Motoring.
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