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- Industry News
- 4 September 2025
JLR South Africa announced the appointment of Izak Louw (photo) to the position of Communications Manager for the South Africa and sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) markets.
A seasoned professional with extensive experience in marketing, public relations and product management within the automotive industry, Louw will head up PR and Communications for JLR South Africa.
A true automotive enthusiast, some of his career highlights include managing the SA Land Speed Record project in 2015 as well as curating some of the most memorable market-specific limited edition JLR models, including bespoke Range Rovers and Jaguars.
Carmen Slade, Communications and Client Experience Director, JLR South Africa and sub-Sahara Africa: “Izak’s appointment not only strengthens the PR and Communications function, but it also brings continuity, leveraging his 13-year tenure at JLR, with a strong track record of delivering successful product launches and managing comprehensive PR strategies.
“Izak will work closely with his colleagues and external stakeholders to advance JLR’s position as a leading global luxury brand.”
His appointment to his new position is effective immediately.
Omoda has partnered with Switch Energy Drink to launch Switch Up Your Life, a nationwide competition offering prizes worth R20 million.
Morocco's automotive sector has received another major endorsement with Heilongjiang Tianyouwei Electronics Co's decision to invest €65 million (R1.3 billion) to establish a comprehensive manufacturing operation in the kingdom.
Volkswagen will introduce the updated Golf GTI to the South African market in the last quarter of 2025. Well over 2.3 million GTIs have been sold worldwide.
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Omoda has partnered with Switch Energy Drink to launch Switch Up Your Life, a nationwide competition offering prizes worth R20 million.
Morocco's automotive sector has received another major endorsement with Heilongjiang Tianyouwei Electronics Co's decision to invest €65 million (R1.3 billion) to establish a comprehensive manufacturing operation in the kingdom.
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) notes that August continued the positive trend for new-vehicle sales in South Africa, reflecting strong consumer demand and activity across the market.