Triton brings the challenge to competitors
The bakkie war has intensified with the local launch of Mitsubishi’s next-generation Triton, an evolution in the iconic bakkie’s 46-year legacy.
- Product News
- 21 November 2024
The naamsa Accelerator Awards, powered by WesBank, were a stunning apogee to the highly anticipated SA Auto Week 2024.
Mikel Mabasa, naamsa CEO, described the awards as a pivotal moment for the sector: “The naamsa Accelerator Awards reflect the heartbeat of the automotive industry, celebrating excellence and innovation that drive us forward. As we celebrated our centenary this year, naamsa honoured people, their achievements that set the standard for the future, and for the significant contributions made to the growth and sustainability of the automotive industry in South Africa,” he says.
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The Top Media House of the Year Award was presented to AutoLive. The ceremony also honoured individuals who have significantly contributed to the industry’s narrative. Denis Droppa received the Top Auto Journalist of the Year award, while Brenwin Naidu was named Top Business Journalist of the Year. Kumbirai Mtshakazi was recognised as the Top Emerging Auto Journalist of the Year.
The Ceremony bestowed distinct recognition to policymakers and industry stalwarts. The 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award went to former Minister Alec Erwin and a special recognition award to MEC MVOKO. Industry stalwarts, Norman Lamprecht and Stuart Rayner, were recognised as Industry value creators.
The bakkie war has intensified with the local launch of Mitsubishi’s next-generation Triton, an evolution in the iconic bakkie’s 46-year legacy.
Unlike in the past, when dealerships primarily waited for customers to come to them, we now take a more proactive approach, bringing our vehicles directly to places where people gather, allowing them to experience the product first-hand, including offering test drives,” says Gerrie van der Kaay, Dealer Principal at Supergroup Dealerships Jetour Midrand.
JAC Motors added ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) to its X200 2.8L TDI 1.5-tonne single-cab, enhancing safety for both the crew and cargo. This latest upgrade complements the ABS-equipped X200 1.3-tonne double-cab targeted at organisations with labour-intensive crews.
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