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:
The avoidance of further job losses through a process of offering the re-alignment of incentive structures and company car benefits has been successful as an alternative to forced retrenchments.
South Africa needs to strike a balance between protecting its automotive manufacturing against the devastating impact from the influx of Chinese and Indian vehicle brands on the one hand, without hampering the positive growth of its retail motor industry on the other.
Electric vehicles (EVs) outsold petrol‑only cars in the European Union (EU) for the first time in December, marking a symbolic milestone in the bloc’s transition towards cleaner transportation.
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The new energy vehicle (NEV) brand, iCAUR, has announced key details of its dealership rollout strategy ahead of its official entry into the South African market.
Kia East Rand emerged triumphant as the overall 2025 Kia Dealer of the Year under the leadership Mike Salt, the Dealer Principal.
Hyundai Automotive South Africa has officially opened its Hyundai Sandton City dealership at 183 Rivonia Road in Sandton, Africa’s most influential business district.
