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- Industry News
- 5 November 2026
The used car group, Cubbi, has officially opened the doors of its new flagship megastore in Germiston, a site with more than 300 vehicles ranging from entry-level hatchbacks to premium SUVs.
The Germiston facility marks Cubbi’s biggest physical investment to date, designed to streamline the buying experience of customers with on-site support, test drives and digital tools that simplify the search and purchase process.
More news on the Cubbi front is that the group also opened a new dealership in George in the Western Cape with a stocking capacity of 90 vehicles, expanding its footprint beyond Gauteng.
With a strong focus on convenience, transparency and competitive pricing, according to Cubbi, it is rapidly becoming a go-to destination for used car buyers across Gauteng. The new Germiston store serves key areas within a 30km radius, including Boksburg, Bedfordview, Kempton Park, Midrand South and further afield.
For the rest, apart from its exclusive online platform for dealer auctions, it also has Cubbi Pods (https://www.cubbicars.co.za/our-locations) small offices spread across Gauteng where customers can enquire about selling vehicles and find out what is available in Cubbi’s portfolio.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can play a vital role for customers to make the right choice when hunting for a pre-owned vehicle.
The South African motor industry has lost one of its longstanding business figures following the passing of Jebb McIntosh, the group chief executive of Combined Motor Holdings (CMH), on Monday, 2 November 2026.
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