Suzuki Auto South Africa has officially broken ground for its new head office and distribution centre at Longlake Logistics Park in Gauteng, in partnership with real estate group Fortress.
The sod-turning ceremony marks a major milestone for the Japanese carmaker, celebrating 17 consecutive years of sales growth and reinforcing its long-term commitment to the South African market.
The company will relocate from its current headquarters at Linbro Business Park to a custom-designed 24 507m² facility that will accommodate its expanding operations and workforce. Construction is scheduled for completion by mid-2026.
“We set out to deliver more than just warehouse space for Suzuki,” says Marguerite Oosthuizen, Leasing Consultant at Fortress. “It was about creating a tailored, future-focused facility that embodies the brand, supports its people and enables bold, sustainable growth.”
The new facility will include 2 900m² of modern office space and 19 100m² of warehousing, along with advanced amenities such as training facilities, boardrooms, a workshop and a 100-seater canteen. The warehouse will feature a height clearance of 15m for optimal vertical storage, as well as large yards and easy vehicle access to support efficient logistics operations.
“This move marks a significant chapter in our journey,” says Berto van der Lith, Vice President and CFO of Suzuki Auto South Africa. “Our new headquarters will allow for further improvements to our current operations and support the growth we foresee in the coming years. Suzuki is proud to partner with Fortress, whose team has demonstrated deep insight and commitment to our needs. Onward and upward, we’re counting down the days until we can move in.”
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Ulterio Motiv will exhibit a total of three vehicles at this year’s Hankook Land Cruiser Festival. Held annually, the Land Cruiser Festival caters not only to Toyota Land Cruiser enthusiasts, but also to various companies that supply products, upgrades and equipment for these vehicles.
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Chery South Africa says it is accelerating its growth in the local car-rental industry, with its national passenger vehicle market share reaching 6.2% in the past month. As interest in Chery’s range of vehicles continues to grow for consumers and fleet operators, the brand is seeing increasing interest from rental car companies nationwide.
Ulterio Motiv will exhibit a total of three vehicles at this year’s Hankook Land Cruiser Festival. Held annually, the Land Cruiser Festival caters not only to Toyota Land Cruiser enthusiasts, but also to various companies that supply products, upgrades and equipment for these vehicles.
It is more good news about car sales for May with new-vehicle figures of 45 308 units, which reflected an increase of 8 169 units, or a substantial gain of 22.0%, from the 37 139 vehicles sold in May 2024, buoyed by relatively stable economic fundamentals earlier in the year.
