Triton brings the challenge to competitors
The bakkie war has intensified with the local launch of Mitsubishi’s next-generation Triton, an evolution in the iconic bakkie’s 46-year legacy.
- Product News
- 21 November 2024
Subaru Southern Africa has announced new additions to their growing dealer network, enhancing convenience and support for the Subaru community.
Starting 1 November, Subaru Bellville will open its doors, serving as a central hub for Subaru sales, service and parts in the Cape Town area.
Located in the heart of Bellville, near the Tyger Valley Shopping Centre, Bellville Golf Club and Tygerberg Nature Reserve, the new dealership offers a more accessible option for Subaru drivers in the northern suburbs.
Subaru Bellville steps in as Subaru Plumstead closes at the end of October, ensuring a seamless transition for their customers and Subaru says it will continue providing the exceptional care customers expect from them.
Subaru is also opening a new Subaru service centre in Windhoek, Namibia’s capital. Expected to open on the 1st of November 2024, this facility will offer top-notch Subaru servicing, repairs and parts availability for our customers in Namibia and the surrounding areas.
Subaru says the new centre strengthens their commitment to serving Subaru owners across South Africa and neighbouring countries.
The bakkie war has intensified with the local launch of Mitsubishi’s next-generation Triton, an evolution in the iconic bakkie’s 46-year legacy.
Unlike in the past, when dealerships primarily waited for customers to come to them, we now take a more proactive approach, bringing our vehicles directly to places where people gather, allowing them to experience the product first-hand, including offering test drives,” says Gerrie van der Kaay, Dealer Principal at Supergroup Dealerships Jetour Midrand.
JAC Motors added ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) to its X200 2.8L TDI 1.5-tonne single-cab, enhancing safety for both the crew and cargo. This latest upgrade complements the ABS-equipped X200 1.3-tonne double-cab targeted at organisations with labour-intensive crews.
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Unlike in the past, when dealerships primarily waited for customers to come to them, we now take a more proactive approach, bringing our vehicles directly to places where people gather, allowing them to experience the product first-hand, including offering test drives,” says Gerrie van der Kaay, Dealer Principal at Supergroup Dealerships Jetour Midrand.
One of the latest Chinese automotive brands to establish itself in South Africa, GAC Motor, is benefitting from the expertise of well-known motor groups in the country, like the BB Motor Group.
Stellantis has announced the expansion of its multi-franchise dealer network with the addition of the Fiat and Jeep brands to the existing Westvaal Motor Group dealership in Klerksdorp in North West Province.