Electric Volvo ES90 arrives in South Africa
Volvo Cars has introduced the new ES90 in South Africa, positioning it as the brand’s fully electric flagship sedan.
- New Energy Vehicles
- 13 March 2026
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.
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) returns as sponsor of the Absa Cape Epic for the fourth consecutive year, standing alongside Absa, which celebrates 20 years as title sponsor of the world’s toughest mountain bike stage race.
South African innovation leader and founding CEO of 1064 Degrees, Dean Furman, delivered a high energy wake up call to the automotive retail sector at the National Automobile Dealers’ Association’s (NADA) Connect 2026 conference, urging companies to stop treating artificial intelligence as futuristic and start treating it as fundamental.
The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) once again delivered a standout experience at its annual conference on 12 March.