Stellantis South Africa has announced the appointment of Alex Shahini as Brand Communications Manager for Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Leapmotor.
Alex will lead media strategy, content development and engagement for these brands, supporting Stellantis’s growth ambitions in the region.
This appointment comes as Stellantis strengthens its presence in South Africa following the introduction of Leapmotor and continued expansion of its premium and electrified portfolio. Alex will work closely with Janus Janse van Rensburg, Head of Product & Marketing, to drive brand visibility and ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
With extensive experience in automotive media and digital communications, Shahini brings a strong understanding of the local market and global trends.
His background includes editorial leadership roles and motorsport involvement, equipping him to deliver impactful storytelling and brand positioning.
The new vehicle sales impetus that gathered steam in the second half of 2025 is continuing into 2026 with sales of 53 455 units being the highest reported since February 2013 and 11.4% higher than the figure for the same month a year ago.
TVS Motor Company (TVSM), one of the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturers, has re-launched in South Africa through a distribution partnership with The Nexus Collective.
The Automotive Business Council | naamsa underscores that the South African new vehicle sales extended its domestic growth trajectory in February 2026, reflecting not merely cyclical uplift, but increasingly entrenched domestic economic stabilisation.
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The new vehicle sales impetus that gathered steam in the second half of 2025 is continuing into 2026 with sales of 53 455 units being the highest reported since February 2013 and 11.4% higher than the figure for the same month a year ago.
TVS Motor Company (TVSM), one of the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturers, has re-launched in South Africa through a distribution partnership with The Nexus Collective.
The Automotive Business Council | naamsa underscores that the South African new vehicle sales extended its domestic growth trajectory in February 2026, reflecting not merely cyclical uplift, but increasingly entrenched domestic economic stabilisation.
