At the recent DealerCon 2026, hosted by Cars.co.za automotive excellence was celebrated by honouring top executives in the automotive retails industry.
The recipients visionary leadership, skills, dedication and innovation in the industry was recognised with award handed over to them at DealerCon 2026.
The Lifetime Achievement Award Winners were:
Pioneer Award Winners:
At the event, the Cars.co.za’s Industry Report was presented, and it can be downloaded here.
Car recalls often raise concern among owners, but the National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA) says recall campaigns show that manufacturers are accountable and committed to quality, safety and customer care.
The Mazda brand has gained a solid footing in the Lowveld thanks to the dedicated customer care and service provided by Mazda Nelspruit to owners of the legacy Japanese brand in this part of the country over many decades.
GWM South Africa has introduced a new 3.0 litre turbodiesel engine across its line-up, fitting it to both the P500 bakkie and the Tank 500 SUV. The P500 becomes the first vehicle in the range to receive the new powertrain, while the Tank 500 gains a diesel alternative to its existing HEV derivative.
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The Mazda brand has gained a solid footing in the Lowveld thanks to the dedicated customer care and service provided by Mazda Nelspruit to owners of the legacy Japanese brand in this part of the country over many decades.
DigiCars Group has officially opened the doors to its new Flagship Northcliff multi-franchise dealership, marking another significant milestone in the Group’s rapidly expanding automotive retail footprint.
Stucky Motor Group has extended its FAW Trucks footprint in KwaZulu-Natal with the opening of a new retail-focused dealership in Kingsmead, Durban.
