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- Industry News
- 21 January 2025
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Ford’s Struandale Engine Plant in Nelson Mandela Bay has played an instrumental role in the success of the locally assembled Ford Ranger – both in South Africa and in the more than 100 markets it is exported to around the world.
China updated its national standard on child safety restraints in vehicles, including laws regarding car seats. Both in China and globally, car crashes are a leading cause of death for those between five and 29 years of age. Safety restraints can reduce deaths among infants by up to 71%.
Keyloop has announced the appointment of Megan Harvey (photo), as the company’s new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
GAC Motor South Africa, a driver of South African automotive innovation, announced a strategic price reduction for its Emzoom and Emkoo models.
The new-vehicle market remains closely tied to broader economic conditions in the country. As the first half of 2024 was particularly challenging, new-vehicle sales in 2024 fell compared to 2023, even though the last quarter of 2024 was promising.
A well-known and iconic nameplate has made a return to the South African automotive scene. MG, the British born manufacturer and today part of SAIC Motor (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation), a Chinese carmaker based in Shanghai, will once again roam our roads.
The highly anticipated F&I Industry Awards 2024, which were held recently, showcased the pinnacle of excellence and innovation in the automotive financial and insurance sector.
The three-point seatbelt stands out as one of the most important innovations in automotive safety. Invented by Volvo in 1959, the Swedish automaker chose to share this life-saving device with the world instead of patenting it. As a result, the three-point seatbelt is estimated to have saved over one million lives since its introduction.
In a groundbreaking move towards offering a comprehensive, one-stop integrated service to its customers, Absa has introduced an integrated Finance & Insurance solution for dealer partners across South Africa. This innovative initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing customer experience and streamlining financial services.
As the festive season brings people together, ISUZU MOTORS South Africa, in partnership with Rise Against Hunger NPO and Love Story NPC, continued its tradition of making a meaningful difference in the communities it serves.
Chery South Africa celebrated three successful years since its return to the local market with Chery Day, a vibrant, family-friendly event held recently that brought customers together for fun and festivity.
Mahindra South Africa is about to ignite a revolution in the festival scene with the launch of Fusion Fest, which will be taking place at the iconic SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria on Saturday, 22 February 2025.
The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has announced its list of semi-finalists for the 2025 Car of the Year (COTY) competition, sponsored by Old Mutual Insure.
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