Australia's car industry, which is very similar to South Africa's, collapsed in the 2000s, leading to the closure of all of its factories. topauto.co.za/features/16736…

Fake Uber drivers are scamming tourists leaving Cape Town International Airport. topauto.co.za/news/167348/vi…

Mazda has announced that it will launch its first plug-in hybrid car in South Africa in the near future. topauto.co.za/new-models/167…

Gauteng is preparing to greatly expand the Gautrain service despite spending billions of rands to offset low passenger volumes. topauto.co.za/features/16732…

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency warned that demerit points will carry over from learner's licences to driver's licences once South Africa's new traffic laws are fully implemented. topauto.co.za/news/167323/wa…

South Africa's youngest airline, Lift, was named among the best airlines in the world at the 2026 World Luxury Travel Awards. topauto.co.za/news/167311/so…

The Department of Transport is moving ahead with its plans to create new revenue sources for the Road Accident Fund, including a tax linked to car licence renewals. topauto.co.za/news/167314/ne…

Six automotive suppliers, including five dealerships, have been found guilty of contravening South Africa's Consumer Protection Act. topauto.co.za/news/167295/5-…

These are five of the biggest news stories in the transport industry on Tuesday, 27 October 2026. topauto.co.za/news/167293/r2…

Jet fuel surcharges are likely to remain in place on South African flights ahead of the coming festive season. topauto.co.za/features/16726…

TopAuto visited seven petrol stations across Gauteng to see which had the cheapest everyday goodies, from chips to cool drinks, coffee, and pies. topauto.co.za/news/166618/th…

The South African government is working on a long-term plan that will remove petrol levies permanently. topauto.co.za/news/167270/r6…

Swedish auto giant Volvo's value plunged 30% after it lost the Chinese market. topauto.co.za/news/167200/ma…

The Post Office wants to re-establish its exclusive right to deliver small packages in South Africa. topauto.co.za/features/16727…

South Africa could be set for yet another interest rate hike when the Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee meets next month. topauto.co.za/car-finance/16…

Motorists can expect a small reduction in petrol and diesel prices next week. topauto.co.za/news/167245/he…

Many Chinese cars in South Africa face steep depreciation, with some owners owing banks more than their cars are worth when it is time to trade in. topauto.co.za/news/167231/bi…

Cape Town's Kloof Road was badly damaged three years ago and has been closed to traffic ever since. topauto.co.za/news/167221/ca…

South Africa's Border Management Authority has launched a new vehicle targeting system to combat cross-border vehicle smuggling. topauto.co.za/news/167204/so…

These are five of the biggest news stories in the transport industry on Monday, 26 October 2026. topauto.co.za/news/167199/ne…