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- Industry News
- 20 November 2024
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
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.
Chery has sold over 20 000 units in a mere eighteen months after first opening its doors in South Africa. This is not only a new record for a new brand, but it firmly places Chery in the Top 10 best-selling vehicle brands within South Africa.
Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) has been at the forefront of hosting candidates who have no work experience since the inception of the Youth Employment Services (YES) programme, which was initiated by the government in 2018 in response to the high level of youth unemployment.
Stellantis South Africa has officially opened its new head office in Midrand. The new premises in Gauteng considers new working environments, innovation and environmental impact while consolidating all areas of the business into one building.
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