Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Looking at the consistent and growing number of sales, Toyota showed in the last month of 2023 why it has dominated the local vehicle sales chart for the last 44 years.
As a truly global product, the Ford Ranger is manufactured in five production hubs around the world, namely Ford Thailand Manufacturing (FTM) and AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT), Silverton Assembly Plant in South Africa, Michigan Assembly Plant in the US, and the Pacheco Assembly Plant in Argentina.
The significant role tyres play as a major factor in road accidents, cannot be overemphasised.
China has reportedly overtaken Japan as the world's largest auto exporter in 2023, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) says, as BYD, Chery and other domestic automakers made major strides overseas.
The South African automotive industry is experiencing a notable shift, as highlighted by the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (Nada) following the release by TransUnion of its Q3 Vehicle Price Index.
GWM South Africa donated gifts and goodie bags worth over R100 000 to The Cradle of Hope, a not-for-profit organisation in Johannesburg that cares for vulnerable women and children.
Chery South Africa and the Lions Rugby Company once again picked up the charity ball and drove over the try line, when they handed out gifts to children with life-threatening illnesses at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital’s children’s ward.
As the festive season approaches, Isuzu Motors South Africa has partnered with Love Story and Imvelo Yethu (Non-Profit Organisations) to fill and hand over 400 Buckets of Blessings to disadvantaged communities in Gqeberha and Johannesburg.
With 670 exhibitors from 18 countries receiving a total of 5 631 trade visitors from 38 countries over three days, Automechanika Johannesburg and Futuroad 2023 Shows reaffirmed their positions as the largest shows of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Festival of Motoring, renowned as Africa's premier celebration of automotive excellence, will take place from 30 August to 1 September 2024 at the esteemed Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Gauteng.
Ten years ago (on 6 December 2013), Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) officially opened a sports, recreational and community facility for the benefit of its employees, family and the larger community in Kariega.
The return of Stage 6 load-shedding and supply chain disruptions at Transnet were blamed for new vehicle sales declining for the fourth consecutive month in November 2023.
There is a glimmer of positivity in the latest new vehicle sales figures for November 2023 despite retail sales declining year-on-year for the fourth consecutive month, according to the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (Nada).
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