The auto market in South Africa got off to a cautious start in 2016 with a few players maintaining sales momentum, while others posted tepid results. This is clearly reflected in the year-on-year decline in aggregate new-vehicle registrations which saw 48 615 units retailed in January 2016, compared to the ...

Renault South Africa said on Tuesday that in a market that was down almost 7 percent, it enjoyed unprecedented growth in 2015 recording vehicle sales in excess of 20 000 units. That was the marque’s “best year ever” according to the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Nicholas de Canha. According to ...

Kia Motors Nigeria has strengthened its dealership network with the appointment of  XYZ International Projects Limited, a corporate body located in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital. The appointment, according to a statement issued on Tuesday, was in a bid to continuously bring the Kia brand closer to its customers, The ...

Ferrari pays tribute to the deep-rooted traditions of the Middle East Region with “Deserto Rosso”, a breathtaking video showcasing the majestic beauty of the desert celebrated by the stunning design of its cars. The phrase Deserto Rosso is Italian for ‘Red Desert’, evoking both the crimson dunes of Arabia’s deepest ...

Monday marked one year since Mazda Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd announced the Retail Finance Partnership with WesBank. On the 1st February 2015, Mazda Financial Services commenced operations as the official finance partner for Mazda Southern Africa with the primary aim of developing “best in class” services, products and “offers” for ...

The Hino Total Support programme, with its self-explanatory slogan of becoming a Partner of the Customer, which was rolled out globally two years ago by the leading Japanese truck manufacturer, was the main driver for the success enjoyed by Hino South Africa in 2015, according to Vice President Ernie Trautmann. ...

 Mazda has announced a formal global recall covering a wider manufacturing period in order to place the highest priority on the safety of Mazda customers. This recall, according to a statement obtained by AUTO REPORT AFRICA, follows investigative recalls by Mazda in Japan and North America for three different types ...

Lexus International Tuesday announced that it sold approximately 652,000 vehicles globally in 2015, up 12 percent from 2014. A full year of the all new RC and NX sales, and the introductions of redesigned ES, RX, and LX models, furthered market share increases in many global markets including Japan, U.S.A., ...

Twenty years after the first Boxster made its debut, Porsche is restructuring its mid-engine roadsters. With the introduction of new versions of its two-seater convertible, Porsche continues the tradition of four-cylinder flat engines used in the 718 mid-engine sports cars that won numerous races back in the 1950s and 1960s. ...

Ford is set to redefine the sub-B compact car segment with the launch of the all-new Ford Figo. Offering trend-setting technologies, smart design and outstanding levels of space and comfort, the all-new Figo Hatch and Sedan raise the bar in the compact car class while retaining this popular model’s established ...