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As fuel prices and operating expenses continue to challenge South African businesses, alternative energy solutions are receiving greater attention.
- New Energy Vehicles
- 15 October 2026
The Retailer Excellence Conference 2026 recognised outstanding performance across Jaguar Land Rover’s network, with awards presented for consistent achievement in customer service, sales, and specialist categories.
These honours reflect a 12‑month average weighted performance across measurable elements, highlighting retailers who have delivered excellence throughout the year with Super Group’s JLR East Rand dealership scooping up the top title and various other top awards.
Retailer Excellence Awards:
Other awards:
Richard Gouverneur, Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover South Africa and sub‑Sahara Africa, congratulated all recipients, noting their commitment to excellence and the role they play in strengthening the brand’s reputation across the region.
As fuel prices and operating expenses continue to challenge South African businesses, alternative energy solutions are receiving greater attention.
Honda has expanded its local SUV line-up with the introduction of the CR-V RS e:HEV AWD. The newcomer brings hybrid power to the CR-V range while adding updated styling, additional technology and a revised cabin layout.
South African Auto Week 2026 opened in Durban on Tuesday, 13 October, with transformation and skills development among the key issues for the automotive industry, highlighted by an Absa Group investment of R13.5 million in the Automotive Business Council | naamsa’s Dreams Academy.
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