Bakkies take centre stage at Nampo 2026
Nampo Harvest Day near Bothaville in the Free State has always been the place where South Africa’s farming community gathers to see the latest machinery and, importantly, new bakkies.
- Industry News
- 13 May 2026
Stellantis South Africa announces the opening of a new LMG Montana dealership in Pretoria North, bringing seven automotive brands, Abarth, Citroën, FIAT, Jeep, Opel, Peugeot, and the all-new Leapmotor, closer to customers in the Gauteng Province.
Leveraging LMG Montana’s strong reputation for quality service, this expansion ensures easier access to premium vehicles and comprehensive aftersales support, highlighting Stellantis’ commitment to exceptional customer experiences nationwide, it claims.
“We’re excited to welcome the LMG Group to our Pretoria network,” says Mike Whitfield, Managing Director of Stellantis South Africa. “This partnership supports our growth plans and ensures world-class mobility solutions are more accessible to customers in Gauteng.”
Group Chairman of LMG, Mpho Dipela, says “We are proud to welcome these dynamic brands to our campus and to the broader Pretoria community. Stellantis brings innovation, choice, and excitement to the Pretoria market, and we look forward to continuing offering exceptional customer mobility to our customers in the Pretoria area.
“As we remain committed to supporting growth, investment, and job creation in our region. We congratulate the Stellantis team on this important achievement and wish them every success in their new home.” says Mpho.
The new facility is located at 501 Breed Street, Montana Gardens, Pretoria.
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