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- Industry News
- 2 April 2026
As part of their community involvement, MMG Toyota Ladysmith, surprised the young ones of the Morester Children’s Home in Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal with a nice gift on Valentine’s Day.
“We surprised the children with a gift packet on this special day and it was done in conjunction with Toyota South Africa’s celebration of their 60th birthday in the country,” says Wynand Wessels, Dealer Principal at MMG Toyota Ladysmith.
He says they have a close relationship with the Morester Children’s Home in the town and also assist with transport needs. “It is nice and important to spoil the children and we help where we can,” he tells Dealerfloor.
The BMW iX3 has been named World Car of the Year 2026, with the announcement made at the New York International Auto Show on 1 April.
Retail new vehicle sales continue to surge in South Africa despite global and regional conflicts, local floods and droughts.
South Africa’s new vehicle market delivered a standout performance in March 2026, extending its domestic growth trajectory to the strongest level seen in nearly two decades.
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Gerhard Moolman has stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer at LDV South Africa with a clear priority: strengthening the company’s dealer network.
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