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- Industry News
- 11 February 2025
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
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.
SA Auto Week, which forms part of the country’s Transport Month, kicked off at Gallagher Estate in Johannesburg with the focus on the South African automotive industry.
Chinese automaker, Chery Automobile, will launch SUV models from three car brands in Europe over the next two years and could decide on an assembly plant in Europe as soon as 2024, Reuters reported earlier this week.
DocFox recently reported on new amendments to the status of Motor Vehicle Dealers (MVDs) from Reporting Institutions to Accountable Institutions as regulated through the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) by the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA).
Cars.co.za announced the 39 finalists of the 2023/2024 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – South Africa’s most comprehensive and authoritative motoring awards programme.
The Automotive Business Council (naamsa) announced the finalists of the naamsa Accelerator Awards Competition.
Mahindra South Africa (MSA) announced the appointment of three key executives to its leadership team.
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