Associations Involved
- Automobile Association (AA) www.aa.co.za
- Automobile Manufacturers Employers Organisation (AMEO) c/o NAAMSA (see below)
- Automotive Industry Development Centre www.aidc.co.za
- Automotive Industry Export Council www.aiec.co.za
- Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) www.caa.co.za The CAA regulates aviation in South Africa and provides official information for the aviation industry.
- Commercial Aviation Association of South Africa www.caasa.co.za Find the link to affiliate associations e.g. Airports & Aerodromes Association of Southern Africa, the Helicopter Association of Southern Africa etc.
- Motor Industry Bargaining Council www.mibco.org.za Find the provincial contact list on the website
- Motor Industry Development Council (MIDC) Tel: 012 564 5245
- Motor Industry Ombudsman of South Africa – www.miosa.co.za – is the “independent dispute resolution forum for the South African Motor Industry and its customers”
- Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) www.misaweb.org
- National Association of Automotive Component & Allied Manufactures (NAACAM) https://naacam.org.za
- NAAMSA, the Automotive Business Council https://naamsa.net
- National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) www.nada.co.za A constituent association of the broader retail motor industry organisation
- Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) www.rmi.org.za
- Find the contact details of the six South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) regional offices at http://sambra.biz
- Southern African Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (SAVRALA) – http://savrala.co.za
Vehicles
Bakkies and 4x4s
- Chevrolet SA www.chevrolet.co.za [Corsa Utility]
- Fiat www.fiat.co.za [Strada – not for sale in South Africa]
- Ford South Africa www.ford.co.za [Ranger, Raptor]
- GWM South Africa http://gwm.co.za [Steed, P-Series]
- Ineos Grenadier https://ineosgrenadier.com/en [Quartermaster]
- Isuzu www.isuzu.co.za [D-MAX, KB, X-Rider, MU-X]
- JAC https://jacmotors.co.za [T8, T9]
- JMC SA www.jmcsa.co.za [Vigus and a 4×2]
- Mahindra www.mahindra.co.za [Pik Up, Bolera, Scorpio, Genio]
- Mazda SA www.mazda.co.za [BT-50]
- Mercedes-Benz www.x-class.co.za [X-Class]
- Mitsubishi Motors www.mitsubishi-motors.co.za [Triton]
- Nissan South Africa www.nissan.co.za [NP 200, Patrol, Navara/NP 300]
- Peugot www.peugeot.co.za [Landtrek]
- Renault https://renault.co.za [Oroch double cab]
- Suzuki Auto South Africa www.suzukiauto.co.za [Jimny bakkie]
- Tata http://tatasa.co.za [Worker, Xenon, Dropside]
- Toyota www.toyota.co.za [Hilux, Land Cruiser]
- US Truck Sales www.ustrucks.co.za [Dodge Truck]
- Volkswagen South Africa www.vw.co.za [Amarok]
Renault and Mercedes-Benz both have one-tonner bakkies planned.
Cars/SUVs
- Audi South Africa www.audi.co.za
- BMW South Africa www.bmw.co.za
- Chery https://chery.co.za
- Chevrolet SA www.chevrolet.co.za
- Citroën www.citroen.co.za
- Daihatsu www.daihatsu.com
- Fiat South Africa www.fiat.co.za
- Ford South Africa www.ford.co.za
- GWM South Africa http://gwm.co.za [Steed]
- Honda www.honda.co.za
- Hyundai Automotive SA www.hyundai.co.za
- Infiniti South Africa www.infiniti.co.za
- Isuzu www.isuzu.co.za
- Jeep www.jeep.co.za
- Kia Motors SA www.kia.co.za
- Land Rover www.landrover.co.za
- Lexus South Africa www.lexus.co.za
- Mahindra www.mahindra.co.za
- Mazda SA www.mazda.co.za
- Mercedes-Benz South Africa www.mercedes-benz.co.za
- Mitsubishi Motors www.mitsubishi-motors.co.za
- Mureza https://mureza.co.za
- Nissan South Africa www.nissan.co.za
- Omoda www.omoda.co.za
- Opel South Africa www.opel.co.za
- Peugeot www.peugeot.co.za
- Renault www.renault.co.za
- Suzuki Auto South Africa www.suzukiauto.co.za
- Tata www.tata.co.za
- Toyota www.toyota.co.za
- Volkswagen South Africa www.vw.co.za
Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler have merged to become Stellantis.
ATVs and Others
Some companies listed under previous subheadings also supply quad bikes and motorcycles e.g. see www.honda.co.za.
- Adendorff Machinery Mart www.adendorff.co.za Motorcycles and quads also supplied
- Avant SA https://avantsa.co.za
- BV Bakkie and Van Hire The Yellow Rental Company https://bakkieandvanhire.co.za
- Erreppi www.erreppi.com/en/home/ “Terrain vehicles”
- Go Kart South Africa www.gokartsa.com
- GROGRO www.grogro.co.za
- Jetrunner Battery Power Vehicles www.batterypower.co.za Sit and ride vehicles for kids, electric scooters, Golf Cars
- Lula www.lula.co.za Cost effective digger for big and small jobs (foundations, trenches)
- Mucktruck Powerbarrow Africa www.mucktruck.com
- Quadmaster www.quadmaster.co.za
- Rambo and Work Horse – see GROGRO
- SA Green Vehicles www.sagv.co.za electric vehicles & bikes
- Shoprider SA https://shoprider.co.za Disability scooters & wheelchairs
- Smith Power Equipment https://smithpower.co.za
- TGB Quad Bikes https://www.tgbatv.co.za
- Tonaro South Africa www.tonaro.co.za
Aircraft and aircraft-related
- Airbus Helicopters www.airbushelicopters.co.za
- Century Avionics https://centuryavionics.co.za
- Rotary Air Force SA (gyroplanes) www.rafsa.co.za
- Savannah Africa http://savannahac.co.za “the bakkie of the sky”
Websites and publications
- Agricultural publications like Landbouweekblad and Farmer’s Weekly carry articles about bakkies, cars and other vehicles. Find reviews under “Wiele” at www.landbou.com and “Technology” at www.farmersweekly.co.za.
- TopAuto https://topauto.co.za
- CAR Magazine www.carmag.co.za. The publishers also have booklets and technical booklets e.g. 4×4, Auto Africa and Techno Burst.
- Leisure Wheels – the “adventure motoring magazine”. www.leisurewheels.com
- Subscribe to the weekly newsletter SURF4Cars at www.surf4cars.co.za, “South Africa’s first motor magazine online!”
- www.naamsa.co.za – the website of the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa. News, statistics and initiatives within the industry may be found here, including month-by-month national sales.
- www.autotrader.co.za – used cars, 4x4s and other vehicles for sale.
- Order the most recent South African Automotive Yearbook at www.automotiveonline.co.za
- Find the National Association of Automotive Component & Allied Manufactures (NAACAM) 2018 Directory at www.naacam.co.za.
- Purchase the Automotive Real Economy Insight from Creamer Media at www.creamermedia.co.za.
Some articles:
- Du Toit A. 2023, December 1. “Best-selling cars in South Africa”. Top Auto. Available at https://topauto.co.za/news/93324/best-selling-cars-in-south-africa-17
- Du Toit A. 2023, September 11. “The 65 best new cars in South Africa right now”. Top Auto. Available at https://topauto.co.za/news/86726/the-65-best-new-cars-in-south-africa-right-now
- Staff Writer. 2023, April 6. “The most popular car brands in South Africa – including 15 of the best-selling models right now”. BusinessTech. Available at https://businesstech.co.za/news/motoring/677905/most-popular-car-brands-in-south-africa-including-15-of-the-best-selling-models-right-now/
- Du Toit A. 2022, December 28. “South Africa’s favourite bakkies from 2022”. TopAuto. Available at https://topauto.co.za/features/65023/south-africas-favourite-bakkies-from-2022
- Du Toit A. 2022, June 9. “Best-selling bakkies in South Africa”. TopAuto. Available at https://topauto.co.za/features/48077/best-selling-bakkies-in-south-africa-4/
- Du Toit A. 2022, February 7. “Photos of the Thula ESV – A South African-made electric 4×4”. TopAuto. Available at https://topauto.co.za/features/35261/photos-of-the-thula-esv-a-south-african-made-electric-4×4/
- Woosey J. 2022, January 28. “Seven new bakkies to look forward to in 2022 and 2023”. IOL. Available at www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/seven-new-bakkies-to-look-forward-to-in-2022-and-2023-29f99f0a-5ead-4daa-98ea-0341418fda8c
- Du Toit A. 2021, December 31. “Upcoming electric bakkies – Capabilities comparison”. TopAuto. Available at https://topauto.co.za/features/32917/upcoming-electric-bakkies-capabilities-comparison/
- Venter, J. 2017, November 8. “Tips for buying a good second-hand bakkie”. Farmer’s Weekly. Available at www.farmersweekly.co.za/agri-technology/motoring/tips-buying-good-second-hand-bakkie
- Ruthun, P. 2018, September 27. “Things to expect (and do) when trading in your car”. IOL. Available at www.msn.com/en-za/cars/news/things-to-expect-and-do-when-trading-in-your-car/ar-AAAChZW