Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Messe Frankfurt South Africa has announced that three major industry events will be co-located with Futuroad Expo 2024, which takes place from 19-21 November at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg.
South Africa’s new vehicle market is facing an affordability crisis.
The Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit is set to transform into a hub for motoring enthusiasts, promising a thrilling fusion of speed, innovation and automotive excellence from 30 August to 1 September.
MasterDrive, in association with the South African Bus Operators Association, announced that the SABOA Fleet Safety Awards will be taking place this year.
The latest happenings in the automotive world.
It is easy to focus on the billion-rand investments in manufacturing plants made by car companies. It’s big news in big chunks and desperately needed foreign direct investment in a motor industry that is amongst the biggest contributors to Gross Domestic Profit (GDP) in the manufacturing sector.
The Automechanika Johannesburg team has wrapped up a successful roadshow across six key African countries, aimed at engaging automotive aftermarket buyers and promoting the upcoming Automechanika Johannesburg trade show slated for the 19th to 21st November 2024 at NASREC Johannesburg.
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), in collaboration with the Pilanesberg Wildlife Trust, recently executed a large-scale dehorning initiative at the Pilanesberg National Park.
The Volkswagen Community Trust distributed R800 000 in funding to several registered non-profit organisations (NPOs).
The annual Enactus National Exposition, a premier event for student entrepreneurs, has once again showcased the immense creativity and enthusiasm of its participants.
The Fiat Fiorino has a load capacity of 2.5 m3, just enough to deliver all the blankets collected by Fiat dealers to keep those in need a little warmer this winter.
Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) has announced a partnership with the Kolisi Foundation. The partnership is a firm commitment to a shared vision and united purpose to see thriving and empowered communities in the Eastern Cape.
Suzuki Auto South Africa has noted the significant discrepancies in the #SaferCarsForAfrica report issued by the Global New Car Assessment Programme (GNCAP) in partnership with the Automobile Association of South Africa (AASA) with great concern.
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