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
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 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.
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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.
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