Asian brands, EVs dominate 2025 Best Buy Awards
The 2025 Best By Awards, announced by Kelley Blue Book, reflect the rapidly shifting landscape of the automotive market not only in the USA, but also elsewhere.
- Industry News
- 17 April 2025
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 2025 Best By Awards, announced by Kelley Blue Book, reflect the rapidly shifting landscape of the automotive market not only in the USA, but also elsewhere.
Kia took the top honours for the second consecutive year when its all-electric compact crossover was named World Car of the Year during the New York International Auto Show in the USA this week.
The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) is strengthening its commitment to the industrialisation and development of Africa’s automotive sector with the establishment of a new regional office in Tunisia.
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In the face of a shifting premium automotive market, Audi South Africa is also currently re-aligning its retail operations according to the new reality where the premium vehicle sector has contracted to nearly a third of its size compared to a decade ago, with 2024 marking the lowest level yet.
The Halfway Group has opened the doors to a brand-new Lexus dealership, located in Lynnwood, Pretoria, with Chris Jones as the Dealer Principal.
Stellantis has announced the expansion of its multi-franchise dealer network with the addition of the Fiat and Jeep brands to the existing CMH East Rand dealership in Boksburg, Gauteng.