Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Ulterio Motiv will exhibit a total of three vehicles at this year’s Hankook Land Cruiser Festival. Held annually, the Land Cruiser Festival caters not only to Toyota Land Cruiser enthusiasts, but also to various companies that supply products, upgrades and equipment for these vehicles.
It is more good news about car sales for May with new-vehicle figures of 45 308 units, which reflected an increase of 8 169 units, or a substantial gain of 22.0%, from the 37 139 vehicles sold in May 2024, buoyed by relatively stable economic fundamentals earlier in the year.
South Africa and its automotive industry are set to build resilience in 2025 and strengthen their trading position amid rising geopolitical uncertainties.
May 2025 was a consequential month for South Africa’s automotive sector, marked by a long-anticipated shift in the monetary policy cycle.
Article written in conjunction with Keyloop.
With South Africa celebrating its centenary in the automotive manufacturing sector, it is worthwhile to look at a few highlights to tell the story of its development.
Dunlop Tyres South Africa has announced the appointment of Thuli Gasa as Head of Corporate Services, serving as a full member of the Executive Committee.
The South African Reserve Bank’s decision to lower interest rates by 25 basis points – bringing rates to their lowest level in more than two years – has been cautiously welcomed by the retail motor sector.
Nissan’s plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria, might be up for sale if one has to believe recent reporting by media outlet, Bloomberg.
A good example of globalisation is the world automotive industry with supply chains for raw minerals to parts and components, semi-completed vehicles to the final, ready-for-the-road product, stretching around the globe.
Following four weeks of work done at Plant Kariega to upgrade its production facilities, Volkswagen Group Africa has embarked on the next phase of its preparations for the third model it will build from 2027.
Suzuki Auto South Africa has officially broken ground for its new head office and distribution centre at Longlake Logistics Park in Gauteng, in partnership with real estate group Fortress.
Mahindra South Africa proudly welcomes three new members to their family – Jonty Rhodes, Reeza Hendricks and Allan Donald.
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