SA Auto Week

South African Auto Week kicked off with an engaging Media Day featuring a Press Conference hosted by naamsa. The naamsa Board presented the highly anticipated State of the Auto Industry report, a comprehensive overview of the South African automotive industry’s rich heritage, tracing back 100 years. This milestone presentation highlighted key achievements, pivotal transformations, and the industry’s profound impact on South Africa’s economy over the past century.

The Press Conference provided an opportunity for journalists and media professionals to gain direct insights into the industry’s future. Attendees also had the exclusive chance to conduct interviews with naamsa CEOs and industry leaders present at SA Auto Week, enabling in-depth discussions.

The Media Cocktail Dinner was a distinguished gathering that welcomed automotive journalists, creative content creators, and senior industry leaders, including CEOs of local OEMs and naamsa’s Associate Member companies. The evening provided a relaxed, yet informative environment for fostering connections and sharing insights into the automotive sector’s latest developments.

A highlight of the evening was a Panel Discussion on Reflections from the NEV Road Trip. This discussion offered first-hand insights from participants in the NEV journey, which sought to underscore the necessary infrastructure enhancements to support a larger scale of EV traffic—both private and commercial—along South Africa’s main national routes. The panel examined real-world challenges faced by EV travelers, such as charging availability and route planning, and offered perspectives on potential improvements for the future.