CFAO‘s McDuling Motors under the leadership Allan Stiles as Dealer Principal scooped the top award as Dealer of the Year at VW’s recently held Grand Prix Awards.
Michael Kaftel of the Hatfield Motor Group secured top honours in the Macro Dealer Group of the Year category for a remarkable ninth consecutive year. This sustained performance underscores a culture of consistent excellence.
Kevin Pillay of the CFAO Group came in second place in the Macro Dealer Group of the Year category, in recognition of the group’s outstanding performance and continued commitment to advancing the Volkswagen brand.
The Grand Prix Awards ceremony honoured 76 exceptional members of the Volkswagen dealer network across 20 distinct categories, recognising excellence in dealership performance. Among the evening’s highlights were the coveted Macro Group of the Year award and Dealer of the Year award celebrating the top-performing dealer groups in the country.
“Volkswagen’s sustained success in South Africa is anchored in the strength and professionalism of our dealer network. Their disciplined execution, customer-centric approach, and deep commitment to the brand are fundamental to our continued market leadership.
“This evening is a recognition of that excellence and a reaffirmation of the standards that define Volkswagen,” Niels Wichmann, acting Director of Sales and Marketing, Volkswagen Group Africa, says.
The coveted Dealer of the Year Award was presented to Allan Stiles of CFAO Mc Duling Motors, marking his first win in this category. The accolade recognises the dealership that consistently delivers exceptional performance across all areas of the business, setting the benchmark for excellence within the network.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles South Africa is strengthening its leadership team as it targets measured growth in local market share, confirming Lex Kriel as its newly appointed Sales Director.
The BYD Atto 8 is the latest addition to the Chinese brand’s line-up in South Africa. Unlike the Sealion 7, which is a midsize fully electric coupe-SUV, the Atto 8 is a large seven-seater plug-in hybrid SUV designed to combine practicality with extended driving range. It is offered locally in two versions: Premium and Performance AWD.
A R20 million funding transaction approved by the Automotive Industry Transformation Fund (AITF) will enable Fumani Holdings to establish an OEM approved dealership under Isuzu Motors South Africa, marking a significant step in its progression into formal automotive retail.
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A R20 million funding transaction approved by the Automotive Industry Transformation Fund (AITF) will enable Fumani Holdings to establish an OEM approved dealership under Isuzu Motors South Africa, marking a significant step in its progression into formal automotive retail.
The Isuzu Foundation, a collaboration between Isuzu Motors South Africa and its Dealer network, has raised more than R200 000 for thirteen children’s charities in Nelson Mandela Bay through its partnership with the IRONMAN4theKidz organisation.
Audi South Africa honoured the outstanding achievements of its national dealer network at the annual Audi Vorsprung Awards.
