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- Industry News
- 18 September 2025
Supergroup Dealerships announced the forthcoming establishment of a new flagship Toyota dealership in Montana as part of its Dealerships division.
The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Wednesday, 10 April 2024, marked the commencement of construction for an innovative dealership at the prominent intersection of Sefako Makgatho Drive and Avocet Avenue in Montana, Pretoria.
This process signifies a shift in automotive retail facilities, as Supergroup introduces a dealership that will focus on redefining the customer experience with an equal amount of emphasis on environmental impact and sustainability.
"At Supergroup Dealerships, we take pride in our role in innovation and sustainability in the automotive sector, and we are delighted to grow our partnership with Toyota SA," says Robbie Matticks, Franchise Executive at Supergroup Dealerships.
The new Toyota Dealership will embody Toyota's global commitment to environmental responsibility, aligning with the company's ambitious environmental challenge for 2050.
Key features of the dealership's environmentally conscious design include:
Supergroup says its dealerships remain steadfast in their commitment to driving positive change in the automotive industry. The construction of this pioneering Toyota Dealership represents a significant stride toward achieving this goal, together with our objective of meeting and exceeding customer expectations and growing our relationship with Toyota SA.
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