Maserati has announced the appointment of Hamdy Elshantoury as the new General Manager for Middle East and Africa region succeeding Domenico La Marte.
Hamdy has extensive strategic and operational experience in the automotive industry, in the Middle East and Africa region, as well as in Europe and North America. He brings a wealth of knowledge and a solid track record in driving business growth as well as performance optimization.
A French national with Egyptian roots, Hamdy holds an Executive MBA from ESCP Business School in France as well as a Bachelor of Science in Automotive Engineering.
Based in Dubai, he will be directing all areas of the Maserati business across eleven markets including sales, aftersales, network development and brand marketing.
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Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?
George Carlin
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has reaffirmed the enduring popularity of its iconic Hilux, celebrating the largest recorded gathering of Hilux vehicles at the 2026 Nampo Harvest Day.
The Automobile Association of South Africa and Global NCAP have raised serious concerns following the crash test results of the previous generation Toyota Starlet, which received a zero-star rating for adult occupant protection in the latest #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign.
South Africa's used car market maintained its positive growth trajectory in April 2026, with AutoTrader data revealing 30 971 used vehicles sold during the month.
