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- Industry News
- 16 April 2025
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
South Africa’s best new vehicles in 13 categories and the Brand Title of the Year were announced at a gala event at the Waterfall City Park at Mall of Africa.
SVI Engineering, a specialist manufacturer of armoured products in South Africa, has developed a bespoke armouring package for the new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, handing this sought-after 4x4 SUV concealed level B6 protection.
Mahindra South Africa marked two decades of success in the country by hosting the Mahindra Fusion Fest, a landmark event that blended business, culture and community engagement and set the stage for a dynamic third decade, according to the manufacturer.
The SunBet Arena in Pretoria is a hive of activity as Mahindra South Africa finalises preparations for its historic Fusion Fest this Saturday (22 February).
Digi Cars Group, a dealership group in the South African automotive industry, is making an impact at this year’s EidFest, which is taking place at the Gallagher Convention Centre from Thursday, 20 February to Sunday, 23 February 2025.
The National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA) and the Southern African Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (SAVRALA) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), marking the formalisation of a relationship that has existed informally for many years.
The brand new locally produced BMW X3, which is manufactured locally at BMW’s Plant Rosslyn in Pretoria for the export as well as the local market proves to be very popular.
This year will be Absa’s second year of its partnership with the 2025 Cars.co.za Awards, South Africa’s most comprehensive motoring awards programme, which recognises the best in the local new-vehicle market across 13 segments annually.
Dealerfloor recently reported that Volvo Car South Africa is restructuring its operations in the country as part of a long-term brand strategic realignment that will see the number of Volvo dealerships decrease.
Leading online motoring portal Cars.co.za is putting the final touches to its upcoming Awards event, set to take place at Mall of Africa on Thursday, 27 February. Sponsored by Absa, the prestigious event will host motor industry heavyweights, media, celebrities and other stakeholders when it crowns the best cars in 13 respective segments of the market.
The United States of America’s (USA) threat not the renew South Africa’s (SA) access to AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act), could cost SA dearly.
DGB, a leading premium wine and spirits producer and distributor in South Africa, through its DGB Charitable Trust, officially launched its second “Travelling Classroom” at Alfons Primary School in Paarl, Cape Town.
Continuing to grow within Ford South Africa’s dealer network, Ford Approved is now represented by more than 90 dealerships nationwide, with more than 2 500 pre-owned vehicles currently listed on the website.
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