Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) hosted its first Stakeholder Dialogue event at its East London Manufacturing Plant, bringing together multi-sectoral stakeholders with a keen interest in finding solutions to cross-cutting issues that affect the automotive industry and the supply chain.
Toyota continues unabated to be the king of sales in South Africa.
Suzuki Auto has just passed a major sales milestone, continuing its meteoric rise in the South African vehicle sales landscape.
More than 120 Volkswagen employees and their loved ones volunteered to create a conducive training and learning environment for early childhood development educators. They were joined by Edutak staff and early learning development practitioners.
Strong sales of commercial vehicles in July 2023 ensured that total new vehicle sales in South Africa continue to remain positive in 2023, according to the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA).
A slump in new passenger car sales in July 2023 resulted in total new vehicle sales in the month only improving marginally.
Niels Wichmann has been appointed as the new Head of Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand effective 1 August 2023.
As part of continuing the legacy of our late President, Tata Nelson Mandela, Isuzu Motors South Africa handed over five specially customised wheelchairs worth over R80 000 to bring hope and mobility to special needs learners at the Lonwabo School situated in Motherwell township.
The Sandton Convention Centre bore witness to a display of innovation and social impact as the Enactus South Africa National Exposition unfolded.
Olaf Kreis is the new Plant Manager for Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) at its Gqeberha-based operations – the German company’s only tyre manufacturing plant in Africa.
Renault South Africa has announced that it would be the official vehicle partner for Netball South Africa (NSA).
The third quarter of the school year kicked-off on a high note at the Phelindaba Maths, Science and ICT School of Specialisation in Atteridgeville, when Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) officially handed-over mathematics handbooks and study guides to grade 8 -12 learners.
The National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA) announced the appointment of two highly experienced motor industry leaders to its top two positions – Brandon Cohen as National Chairperson, and Thembinkosi Pantsi as National Vice Chairperson.
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