Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), a partner of Grain SA, has shown a large range of vehicles at the Nampo Harvest Day.
Given the impressive performance of this fast-growing global SUV brand, with annual sales reaching 568 387 units last year, reflecting exceptional growth of 80.3% year-on-year, it comes as no surprise that the recent Jetour International Annual Business Conference recorded its highest attendance to date.
Volkswagen Group Africa has announced the appointment of Simphiwe Nghona as Sales and Marketing Director, effective 1 May 2025.
GWM is once again a prominent exhibitor, underscoring its continued commitment to the South African agricultural community by showcasing its latest innovations and a robust vehicle range designed to meet the sector's demanding needs.
Mahindra South Africa is showcasing its most ambitious presence yet at the Nampo Agricultural Show in Bothaville, Free State, which opened on 13 May and continues until this Friday.
Grain SA’s Nampo Agricultural Trade Show, or as it is called in short – Nampo – kicked off on Tuesday and will come an end on Friday, 16 May.
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty Ltd) (“Ford South Africa”) is proud to announce the official launch of the Ford Pro™ Convertor (FPC) programme, marking a new chapter in the company’s vehicle conversion services tailored for the commercial market.
What started as a casual braai challenge between four friends creating content for IgnitionTV ended in victory, What staas JAC Motors' T9 2.0L CTi smashed the official South African 24-hour Endurance Record for commercial vehicles, covering 4 084 kilometres at an impressive average speed of 170.1 km/h at Gerotek, just outside Pretoria in South Africa.
Following a strong showing last month, the South African used car market remained relatively stable in April despite experiencing a minor sales decrease on a month-on-month (MoM) and year-on-year basis (YoY).
The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM), in partnership with Afreximbank and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, is launching the inaugural Industrial Policy Executive Short Course (ESC) at the Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies (TWIMS) in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
GAC Motor is poised for significant growth in South Africa in 2025, with a series of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing its presence and product offering.
Proton SA says that following the recent release of CMH’s annual results, it would like to clarify Proton South Africa’s position and reaffirm the company’s long-term commitment to the local market.
Leading figures in the automotive industry met for the Automechanika CEO breakfast event - "The African Connection" - hosted by Messe Frankfurt South Africa.
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