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- 20 November 2024
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
China announced that it will require export permits for some graphite products to protect national security, springing a surprise with another bid to control critical mineral supply in response to challenges over its global manufacturing dominance.
Martina Biene, Volkswagen Group South Africa’s (VWSA) Chairperson and Managing Director, takes over as President of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) from Mike Whitfield who has been President since July 2020.
Volkswagen, in partnership with its Advanced Driving academy, has developed ‘Night School’, the first open-source night driving safety course. The course opens to the public from the 1st of November.
Polish-born Maciej Klenkiewicz, who was managing director for RBU Central Eastern Europe (CEE) and whose scope of responsibility was expanded in April this year to also include Independent Markets Africa, has been appointed managing director of Nissan South Africa and Independent Markets.
In recent articles DocFox looked at all the acronyms related to FICA and what they mean, and last week the consequences of non-compliance were discussed.
Dealerfloor poses a few questions to various role players in the automotive sphere on specific issues with the eye on Transport Month.
The automotive industry is currently undergoing a profound transformation, marked by a shift towards Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles. Brandon Cohen, National Chairperson of the National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA), underscores the significance of this transformation.
Nissan South Africa Country Director, Kabelo Rabotho, has resigned from his position at the automotive group.
Always reporting on dealer news specific and the automotive industry in general, Dealerfloor was the one to walk away with the silverware this time around.
The South African Auto Week 2023 ended in a crescendo on Friday 13 October when captains of industry, automotive icons, representatives from national and local government and the media met for the 2023 Accelerator Awards.
Ford’s Struandale Engine Plant in Gqeberha has just produced its four millionth engine. The plant’s history can be traced back to Ford’s history in South Africa, which is inextricably linked to the city of Port Elizabeth now known as Gqeberha.
In our previous article, we took cognizance of the meaning of all the acronyms regarding FICA and what it entails for Motor Vehicle Dealers (MVDs).
SA Auto Week, presented by naamsa, the Automotive Business Council, saw stakeholders from across all spheres come together to discuss and plan innovative and tangible solutions that will drive progress and growth within the local automotive industry.
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