WeBuyCars on the road to expansion
- Industry News
- 20 November 2024
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
On the charity front, a number of vehicle manufacturers are living up to their social responsibilities by being involved with different institutions, NGOs and government departments to better the lives of communities, schools, learners and physically challenged people.
By Monzer Tohme, Managing Director, Middle East & Africa - Keyloop
BAIC South Africa has won the prestigious Excellent Retail Award at the Chinese manufacturer’s 2024 BAIC global distributor business event.
The final building blocks for the establishment of South Africa’s latest automotive manufacturing site have been laid, paving the way for construction to begin shortly at the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape.
Stellantis South Africa has announced organisational changes for the Executive Committee with two new members joining.
JSE-listed vehicle retailer Combined Motor Holdings’ (CMH) CEO, Jebb McIntosh, says the difficulties caused to the vehicle retail market by the tough economic environment mean that “many times we have to sell a car 10 times to get it approved and through the system”.
Absa Insurance was recognised for outstanding success at the prestigious 2023 SAMBRA Awards in three significant categories: Best Insurer, Winner in the Service Excellence Category and Best Insurance Payer.
JAC Motors SA opened a new parts warehouse in Roodepoort as the brand grows in South-Africa, and the group now boasts 70 dealerships since entering the country seven years ago.
In the automotive retail sector, dealerships are rapidly adapting to meet new consumer demands and the wave of technological innovation.
South African farmers will be the first to experience the new GWM P500 bakkie, TANK 500 and the new Jolion SUV when the Chinese vehicle manufacturer heads to this year’s NAMPO Harvest Day, which is kicking off in Bothaville in the Free State tomorrow till Friday (14 to 17 May).
First Battery has announced the appointment of Shane Petersen (photo) as the company’s Director of Sales and Marketing.
The Fleet Safety Awards 2024 has opened, revealing a completely refreshed entry and judging site. As from now, candidates can submit their entries into the running to be crowned one of the winners in November.
The BMW 7 Series (photo) clinched the 2024 SA Car of the Year (COTY) title. Among 18 finalists, it emerged as a standout contender, impressing COTY jurors from the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) throughout the evaluation process.
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