
Big trouble for Mercedes in South Africa
Premium car brand Mercedes-Benz is mulling options for its South African operations after the US tariffs and tanking of AGOA have hit the auto sector hard.
THURSDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2025, 09:45

Premium car brand Mercedes-Benz is mulling options for its South African operations after the US tariffs and tanking of AGOA have hit the auto sector hard.

The new traffic laws could stop motorists from selling their cars if they have unresolved fines.

The National Land Transport Amendment Act will soon come into operation in South Africa and will bring new regulations into the e-hailing industry.

UK-based Compare the Market has named South Africa as one of the worst countries in the world to drive in.

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has issued a major safety recall for multiple models in the country, but especially Ford Ranger drivers.

The procurement of new driving licence printing machines is on hold indefinitely, and South Africans can expect the backlog to continue into next year.

Chinese car brands in South Africa could be facing a double blow as both local and international pressures threaten their competitive edge.

India’s largest automotive company is relaunching in South Africa with four new passenger vehicles.

Cheaper car brands like Mahindra and Chery are ramping up capacity in South Africa to meet growing demand – as premium brands like Mercedes and BMW continue to sink.

Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has denied that traffic officers are being pushed to collect R7,000 in traffic fines per day.

Motorists have been warned that driving licence card printing delays are no excuse for not having the appropriate proof of licence on hand.

The National E-Hailing Federation of South Africa (NEFSA) has warned that the mother of all protest actions is about to hit the country.

The cost of the cheapest Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz vehicles has more than doubled in the past decade, and so has the salary you need to afford them.

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has launched a large-scale safety recall affecting several models across its lineup.

Ford vehicles have been recalled in South Africa due to a safety risk that could lead to engine fires.

South Africa’s plans to build its first bullet train have taken a major step forward.

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa is planning a major expansion of its dealership footprint across South Africa.

WeBuyCars, one of South Africa’s largest vehicle trading platforms, is making a significant change in how it buys and sells vehicles by placing artificial intelligence (AI) at the centre of its operations.

South Africans are being warned that hijackings remain alarmingly high, and these numbers could rise as hijackings become more common than thefts.

Mercedes-Benz is concerned about the future of its production plant in East London.

The National Consumer Commission has issued a recall warning to South African motorists who drive certain Range Rover and Mercedes-Benz models.