Kia’s Tasman bakkie arrives in South Africa
Kia has taken a bold step into one of South Africa’s most competitive automotive segments with the launch of the Tasman, its first-ever double cab bakkie.
- Product News
- 9 April 2026
Keyloop has announced the appointment of Megan Harvey (photo), as the company’s new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
As CRO, her focus will be to oversee all of Keyloop’s teams and processes related to revenue as the business brings the all-new Automotive Retail Platform, Fusion, to the market.
With a clear vision, she will spearhead the sales division to maximise and drive new opportunities within Keyloop’s growing customer base, spanning Retailers, OEMs, Financiers, Fleet, ISVs, Distributors and Technology partners.
Having joined Keyloop in September 2021, she previously held the position of Chief Alliances Officer and drove the success of a new division, which was initiated in 2022 to help accelerate digital transformation within large retail groups and car manufacturers.
Commenting on the appointment, Megan says: “Now, as Keyloop brings the industry’s first Automotive Retail Platform to the market, and the sector looks to harness more comprehensive, consolidated technology, I am really excited to drive growth and customer success, focusing on fostering value across the entire automotive ecosystem.”
Tom Kilroy, CEO of Keyloop, adds: “I am delighted to welcome her into this new role along with the rest of our leadership team. Megan’s impressive experience allows us to bring together key capabilities within our organisation and drive our offerings for customers with a more streamlined approach.
Prior to joining Keyloop, she served as Google’s Head of Alliances in EMEA within GCP. She joined Google via the acquisition of Looker, a data analytics platform, where she led the technology and consulting partner ecosystem, partnering closely with Google and setting the company up well for the exit.
Before joining Looker, Megan worked at Salesforce.com, building the ISV Partner Ecosystem across EMEA + APAC. She was part of the founding team to revolutionise and monetise the AppExchange and created partnerships with many companies.
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has reached another major milestone with the production of the 500 000th unit of the current Polo for the export market.
Nissan South Africa has agreed to sell its Rosslyn production facility after 60 years of operation. The plant, which produced models such as the 1400 ‘Champ’ bakkie, NP200 and Navara, was acquired by Chery SA. The Chinese automaker has sold over 80,000 vehicles locally since 2021 and is now strengthening its African presence.
Following an intense national selection process that pushed participants to the limit, South Africa’s representatives for the 2026 Defender Trophy global final have been decided.