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.
Few can claim a bond with Mazda as deep as the Plitt family's. For more than 60 years, Mazda has been part of the family's story through Mazda Vereeniging, the oldest Mazda dealership in South Africa and a longstanding standalone representative of the brand.
Peugeot has expanded its Landtrek line-up with the addition of a new turbodiesel-powered model aimed at buyers looking for increased performance, greater towing capability and updated technology. The latest derivatives join the range from October 2026 and introduce a significant powertrain upgrade for the bakkie.
AutoTrader will bring the South African dealer community together for Dealer Connect 2026 in Sandton, Johannesburg, on 12 November.
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I have bad reflexes. I was once run over by a car being pushed by two guys
Woody Allen
Few can claim a bond with Mazda as deep as the Plitt family's. For more than 60 years, Mazda has been part of the family's story through Mazda Vereeniging, the oldest Mazda dealership in South Africa and a longstanding standalone representative of the brand.
UD Trucks Southern Africa has strengthened its presence in the Eastern Cape with the opening of UD Trucks Komani, a new dealership that joins the manufacturer's growing South African dealer network.
Algoa Nissan is Nissan South Africa’s dealer of the year. It is the third time that the dealership won the overall title and now for the sixth time also the top spot in die small category.
