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.
According to several news outlets, including Reuters, American manufacturers are once again warning that forthcoming European Union (EU) safety rules could sharply limit the number of full-size US bakkies entering the European market.
BYD and Tesla, two giants of the electric vehicle industry, are navigating diverging challenges. BYD faces mounting competition in China and questions over its pricing strategy, while Tesla grapples with fading incentives and unsold inventory in the United States.
Nissan South Africa has agreed to sell its Rosslyn production facility after 60 years of operation. The plant, which produced models such as the 1400 ‘Champ’ bakkie, NP200 and Navara, was acquired by Chery SA. The Chinese automaker has sold over 80,000 vehicles locally since 2021 and is now strengthening its African presence.
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LDV South Africa recently hosted its dealer conference, with representation from dealerships across the country. Among those present was Joy Zhu, Africa Regional Director for SAIC Motor International, reinforcing the brand’s global backing and commitment to growth in South Africa.
BMW Group South Africa hosted its annual Retailer of the Year Awards celebrating the achievements of its national retail network and recognising the retailers who continue to deliver exceptional customer experiences across the country.
Lifting above the currents, Orbit Commercial Vehicles Cape Town was once again named the overall 2025 Dealer of the Year and Elite Class winner for Southern Africa at Daimler Truck Southern Africa’s (DTSA) Dealer of the Year Awards.
