Peter van Binsbergen
South AfricaexecutiveMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Peter van Binsbergen is the Chief Executive Officer of BMW Group South Africa and the President of the Automotive Business Council. He has been vocal about the automotive industry's need for targeted tariff measures that support local vehicle production, rather than a drastic increase in import tariffs. Van Binsbergen emphasizes the importance of creating genuine production capabilities in South Africa to foster growth and employment in the sector, especially in light of the rising competition from Chinese automotive brands.
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Peter van Binsbergen warned about the consequences of a flat 50% tariff hike on imported vehicles.
The BYD storm is upon SA but a local factory depends on ‘market readiness’South Africa· 2026-06-19
Peter van Binsbergen, the chief executive of BMW Group South Africa, advocates for targeted measures to encourage local vehicle production rather than a large increase in tariffs.
Auto industry urges ‘fine-tuned’ tariffs, not a 50% import hike – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-02-05