Racing cars for Germany to be built by VW in Kariega
- Industry News
- 7 February 2025
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
The first intake of young people attending Hyundai Automotive South Africa’s Sales Cadet Programme has graduated after almost three months of training and have already taken up their positions at dealerships in Hyundai’s countrywide network.
The confidence of chief executives of automotive companies about the outlook for the new vehicle market over the next six months has deteriorated significantly.
The count-down to South Africa’s biggest classic car event has begun in earnest. On August 4, 2024, the 42nd Cars in the Park will take place at the Zwartkops Raceway near Pretoria, and the signs are that once again the event will be bigger and better than ever.
In keeping with the spirit of togetherness that it fosters each year; the 2024 Welcoming the Whales Festival in Nelson Mandela Bay will even share the spotlight with a pod of Dolphins – though not of the ocean-going variety.
The National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA) today released a comprehensive overview of the current economic conditions impacting the auto sector.
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.
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