RZ electrical vehicle from Lexus makes local debut
Lexus South Africa new RZ, the brand’s first globally available, purpose-built battery electric vehicle (BEV), has arrived on local shores.
- Product News
- 5 March 2026
The Absa F&I Awards (Finance and Insurance) were held towards the end of last year for the third time, celebrating the achievements and contributions of outstanding professionals in the automotive finance and insurance sector.
The prestigious event was sponsored by Absa, which has delivered its endorsement and headline sponsorship since the inaugural awards in 2023.
The awards ceremony was hosted in conjunction with the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), along with various other sponsors, recognising top F&I professionals and dealerships for excellence in customer service, innovation and business growth within the automotive sector during 2025.
Winners were recognised across a range of categories, including F&I of the Year for Small, Medium and Large Dealerships, Group F&I, Industry Leadership and Lifetime Achievement. These awards highlight individuals who drive performance and consistently elevate the customer experience.
The winners in the different categories at this year’s ceremony, held in Gauteng, were as follows:
Lexus South Africa new RZ, the brand’s first globally available, purpose-built battery electric vehicle (BEV), has arrived on local shores.
Chery’s luxury brand, a stand-alone nameplate has arrived in South Africa with more larger models (L8) that will be added to the Lepas line-up later.
The global automotive sector enters 2026 amid profound and rapid transformation, defined by technological acceleration, shifting policies and evolving consumer priorities., according to a white paper published by Messe Frankfurt in partnership with Frost & Sullivan.
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