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- Industry News
- 7 February 2025
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Toyota has enlisted the help of SVI to build a fleet of armoured bakkies to protect its plant in KwaZulu-Natal.
The employment levels of independent vehicle importers have increased for six consecutive quarters since the first quarter of 2021.
The upgrading of BAIC’s (Beijing Automotive Group Co Ltd) local assembly plant in Coega in the Eastern Cape is well underway with production of the new Beijing X55 earmarked to start in the second quarter of 2023.
Stakeholders believe the hosting of the Africa Automotive Show as part of the 3rd Intra African Trade Fair (IATF2023) will be a considerable boost to regional integration as countries prepare to trade under AfCFTA.
The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) has welcomed the three-year wage agreement reached by the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) at the Motor Industry Bargaining Council (MIBCO).
Ford Motor Company’s Silverton assembly plant in Pretoria has become the third plant to commence production of the next generation Ranger.
On 27 October, the multi-million rand Chamdor Automotive Hub was opened in Kagiso on the West Rand.
Transnet and NAACAM have launched a partnership programme to support transformation in the component-manufacturing industry.
Enviro Automotive is set to launch its all-electric EC35 panel van in South Africa.
The TVS brand of motorcycles will soon be available in South Africa.
Mercedes-Benz Vans South Africa hopes to be a pioneer in the field of electric mobility solutions for both private and commercial use.
Force Motors is heading to SA, opening more opportunities for dealers looking to expand their franchise networks.
As per usual there were no big surprises in the vehicle sales stakes for October with the usual suspects leading the pack.
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