Racing cars for Germany to be built by VW in Kariega
- Industry News
- 7 February 2025
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
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.
The National Automobile Dealers' Association’s (NADA) Dealer Satisfaction Index Survey (DSI) done by its research partner, Lightstone, revealed an increase of 0.2% in 2023 to 76.4% , the second highest score recorded since 2003 despite all the challenges currently facing the automotive industry.
Great Wall Motors, or GWM as the company is better known, has been recognised as one of world’s most valuable brands.
Mitsubishi Motors South Africa has bolstered its partnership with the Basadi Automotive Group through the sponsorship of a Mitsubishi Xpander.
Suzuki says it is all systems go for the upcoming Suzuki Safari Town Festival and Jimny Gathering. Both are slated for the National Heritage Day weekend in the Eastern Free State town of Clarens.
Chinese vehicle brands are making serious inroads into the car rental market. Chery celebrated its first large fleet transaction, when it handed 100 Chery Tiggo 4 Pro models to Hertz Rent A Car.
This coming Sunday, 9 July, petrolheads can visit the annual Classic Car show at the Nasrec Expo Centre with vehicles from a bygone era to some of the most modern attractions on four wheels on display.
The growth trajectory of new vehicle sales in South Africa was sustained in June 2023, according to the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (Nada).
Total new vehicle sales in June 2023 surprisingly increased by double digits in percentage terms.
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