
A driving force in the North West
It does not take long to realise that the person on the other side of the telephone is a remarkable woman, someone who knows the motor trade by heart and defiantly not a pushover.
- Dealer News
- 5 March 2021
Interesting facts and figures about the Central Region in South Africa – North West, Free State and Northern Cape.
Northern Cape:
North West:
Among South Africa’s five largest exporters of vehicles – VW, Toyota, Ford, Merc and BMW - only Toyota reported being affected by the current shortage of semiconductors; what the trade calls a chip.
Although many blame the COVID-19 pandemic for the changes in the auto market, where consumers are making significant changes in their choice of vehicle, the CEO of Motus Retail and Rental, Corné Venter, says it comes as no surprise.
Automotive business council, Naamsa, has confirmed it will support the Competition Commission’s guidelines for competition in the South African automotive aftermarket.