Several well-known car models will be discontinued in South Africa during 2026, according to IOL. Among the vehicles reaching the end of the road locally are the Land Rover Discovery Sport, Audi A1, Honda Civic and Suzuki Ciaz. The report indicates that these familiar models are set to disappear from South African showrooms soon, marking a shift in the country's automotive market as manufacturers adjust their local line-ups for the coming year.

Isuzu has emerged as the leading vehicle seller in Kenya, with total industry sales reaching 9,757 units, according to data from the Kenya Motor Industry Association. The association's figures show Isuzu sold 4,724 units between January and July, giving it a cumulative market share of 48.4 percent. The data positions the automaker well ahead of competitors in the local market during the seven-month period, reflecting its strong presence in Kenya's automotive sector.

The Geely Galaxy Cruiser, equipped with a tri-motor plug-in hybrid powertrain, has been unveiled as a competitor to the Tank 300 and Jetour T2. It is set to make its official world debut later this year, according to The Citizen.

Xiaomi says its Sky Nomad SUVs passed 10,000 locked orders within four minutes, according to the company. The figure is counted differently from earlier SU7 numbers, so the two totals are not directly comparable. The announcement points to rapid early bookings for the new SUV line, while the exact methodology behind locked orders remains unclear.

According to SABC Business, Chery, a Chinese motor manufacturer, has taken over the Rosslyn plant previously operated by Nissan. This move has been described by Mashatile as a vote of confidence in South Africa's automotive industry.

A Volkswagen T-Cross owner has reported repeated equipment failures since purchasing the vehicle in 2023, according to TimesLIVE's Consumer Watch column. The owner lists five new batteries, three alternators, two sets of clutches, a replacement radio unit and both front headlamps among the parts that have failed or been replaced. The report forms part of the publication's consumer complaints coverage, highlighting the owner's frustrations with the vehicle's reliability since purchase.