Growing demand for locally produced BMW X3
- Industry News
- 19 February 2025
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
The slump in new vehicle sales last month has been attributed by the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) to the uncertainty and dent to business confidence created by the delayed announcement of the Cabinet of the Government of National Unity (GNU) following South Africa’s general elections.
New vehicle sales were on the skids again in June as consumers continued to grapple with affordability issues.
Building upon the progress and mutual understanding achieved under the agreement signed in November 2023 – to work together to develop a feasibility study on a shared automotive painting facility within the East Port Said Industrial Zone in the East Port Said Automotive Zone (EPAZ) in Cairo – Volkswagen Group Africa and the Government of Egypt have signed a new agreement.
Renault South Africa launched a national ‘test-drive-to-win’ competition on 19 April 2024, with the chance to win a brand-new Renault Kiger Turbo model worth R339 999.
Hino South Africa has once again won global Service and Parts Distributor of the Year Awards from Hino Motors Limited in Japan.
Paul Turnbull is the new CEO of Kia South Africa. The leadership change was announced by Osman Arbee, CEO of Motus Holdings, in April and comes into effect as part of a broader set of leadership changes within the group.
Armoured Mobility has once again demonstrated the superior capabilities of its armoured vehicles by putting them through the most extreme tests imaginable.
Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) has appointed Olaf Petersen (photo) as the new Vice President for Sales and Marketing, effective 1 July 2024.
Chery hit the top spot in the auto category of the prestigious Google X Kantar BrandZ Top 50 Chinese Global Brand Builders for 2024.
Despite a decline in the rate of increase in the price of both new and used vehicles, consumers are grappling with a decrease in their disposable income, according to TransUnion Africa.
FAW Trucks South Africa, marked its 30-year milestone with a touching exchange. In a symbolic gesture, FAW swapped out one of the last remaining 4th-generation models from a loyal customer’s fleet.
How can automotive retailers set themselves apart from their peers in a highly competitive market? The answer is simple: by delivering exceptional customer experiences.
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