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]
- FOTON www.foton-africa.com [Tunland G7]
- 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]
- LDV SA https://ldvauto.co.za [T60]
- 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]
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
- Linhai https://linhaisa.co.za
- 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. 2024, September 16. “The 10 best bakkies in South Africa right now”. Top Auto. Available at https://topauto.co.za/news/115477/the-10-best-bakkies-in-south-africa-right-now
- Du Toit A. 2024, August 18. “Buying a bakkie in South Africa – Here are your 248 options”. Top Auto. Available at https://topauto.co.za/features/112994/buying-a-bakkie-in-south-africa-here-are-your-248-options/
- Du Toit A. 2024, August 4. “This bakkie could soon become a lot cheaper in South Africa”. Top Auto. Available at https://topauto.co.za/features/111872/this-bakkie-could-soon-become-a-lot-cheaper-in-south-africa
- Taylor M. 2024, July 14. “Every new bakkie coming to South Africa in the next 6 months”. Top Auto. Available at https://topauto.co.za/features/110180/every-new-bakkie-coming-to-south-africa-in-the-next-6-months
- Taylor M. 2024, July 7. “Double cabs competing against one of South Africa’s newest Chinese bakkies”. Top Auto. Available at https://topauto.co.za/features/105140/double-cabs-competing-against-one-of-south-africas-newest-chinese-bakkies
- Venter I. 2024, June 20. “Traditional bakkie powerhouses to be challenged by buying-down trend, newcomers – WesBank”. Engineering News. Available at www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/traditional-bakkie-powerhouses-to-be-challenged-by-buying-down-trend-newcomers-wesbank-2024-06-20
- Taylor M. 2024, May 21. “New R3-billion bakkie factory to be built in South Africa – All the details”. Top Auto. Available at https://topauto.co.za/features/105554/new-r3-billion-bakkie-factory-to-be-built-in-south-africa-all-the-details
- Taylor M. 2024, May 19. “New bakkies coming to South Africa”. TopAuto. Available at https://topauto.co.za/features/105273/new-bakkies-coming-to-south-africa/
- Staff Writer. 2024, May 11. “The best car in South Africa 2024 – including budget, bakkies, premium and more”. Business Tech. Available at https://businesstech.co.za/news/motoring/771313/the-best-car-in-south-africa-2024-including-budget-bakkies-premium-and-more/
- Luckhoff P. 2024, May 9. “Bloemfontein-built range of bakkies are ‘South African tough'”. PRIMEDIA+.Available at www.primediaplus.com/2024/05/09/bloemfontein-built-range-of-bakkies-are-south-africa-tough
- Taylor M. 2024, May 7. “Double cabs competing against the R400,000 JAC T8 in South Africa”. Top Auto. Available at https://topauto.co.za/features/104339/double-cabs-competing-against-the-r400000-jac-t8-in-south-africa
- Taylor M. 2024, May 3. “New LDV T60 bakkie launched in South Africa – Pricing and specifications”. Top Auto. Available at https://topauto.co.za/news/104424/ldv-t60-launched-in-south-africa-pricing-and-specifications
- Taylor M. 2024, April 29. “How much money the new Toyota Hilux Hybrid is saving you in the long run”. Top Auto. Available at https://topauto.co.za/features/103672/how-much-money-the-new-toyota-hilux-hybrid-is-saving-you-in-the-long-run/
- Du Toit A. 2024, April 24. “More affordable JAC T8 double cab launched in South Africa – Pricing and features”. Top Auto. Available at https://topauto.co.za/news/103732/more-affordable-jac-t8-double-cab-launched-in-south-africa-pricing-and-features
- Du Toit A. 2024, April 22. “Kia’s new bakkie all but confirmed for South Africa”. Top Auto. Available at https://topauto.co.za/features/103112/kias-new-bakkie-all-but-confirmed-for-south-africa
- Taylor M. 2024, April 16. “The most expensive Toyota Hilux in South Africa – What you get for R1 million”. Top Auto. Available at https://topauto.co.za/features/101243/the-most-expensive-toyota-hilux-in-south-africa-what-you-get-for-r1-million
- Taylor M. 2024, April 16. “Most popular used cars in South Africa – With pricing”. TopAuto. Available at https://topauto.co.za/news/102834/most-popular-used-cars-in-south-africa-with-pricing
- Taylor M. 2024, April 11.”Nissan NP200 goes out with a bang in South Africa”. Top Auto. Available at https://topauto.co.za/news/102504/nissan-np200-goes-out-with-a-bang-in-south-africa
- Taylor M. 2023, December 19. “Every new bakkie coming to South Africa in 2024”. Top Auto. Available at https://topauto.co.za/features/94120/every-new-bakkie-coming-to-south-africa-in-2024
- 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
- 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
