Racing cars for Germany to be built by VW in Kariega
- Industry News
- 7 February 2025
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Volkswagen’s team in South Africa has done what it can to overcome what VW AG’s CEO of Passenger Cars Brand, Thomas Schäfer, called an "uphill battle", and ultimately the South African government needs to step up to solve the problems.
Mercedes-Benz South Africa, in partnership with the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, developed a socio-economic development Incubation Hub to capacitate, nurture and accelerate the growth of non-profit organisations that uplift communities in East London in the Eastern Cape.
Isuzu Motors South Africa handed over three new Isuzu D-MAX bakkies to the humanitarian aid organisation, Gift of the Givers, renewing its commitment to strengthen efforts to bring critical disaster relief to affected areas, often in hard-to-reach and remote locations across South Africa.
In advancing its commitment to environmental sustainability, through an investment of R100 million, Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) will instal 22 847 photovoltaic (PV) technology (solar panels) at its East London manufacturing plant.
This year is a year of celebration for BMW Group South Africa, which is marking its 50th year of producing vehicles in this country.
The Isuzu Foundation donated R250 000 to three charities in Mossel Bay in collaboration with Ironman 4 the Kidz, an official Ironman charity.
Isuzu Motors South Africa shone at this year’s Southern African Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association’s (SAVRALA) Manufacturer of the Year 2023 (MOTY) Awards.
As the agricultural landscape continues to evolve into one of the fastest-growing sectors in South Africa, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is proud to announce the winners of the Young Farmer, New Harvest and Communal Farming Association competitions.
Daimler Trucks South Africa made history by being the first Daimler Truck market in the world to launch the Daimler Truck Parts Portal, an online eCommerce platform.
The South African Business Council (naamsa) just released its quarterly review of business conditions for the South African motor vehicle manufacturing industry, during the third quarter of 2023.
Community-based businesses play a vital role in the social and economic development of KwaZulu-Natal, which is popular for its diverse culture and economic disparities.
Ready to make a difference when it comes to environmental sustainability, a group of 180 Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) employees and their loved ones spent a Saturday morning cleaning the Gqeberha coastline.
The first ever Finance and Insurance (F&I) Awards took place last week in Sandton, Johannesburg, to celebrate the achievements and contributions of outstanding professionals and companies in the local Finance & Insurance sector.
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