Automobile Association appoints a new CEO
- Industry News
- 10 October 2024
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
It is easy to focus on the billion-rand investments in manufacturing plants made by car companies. It’s big news in big chunks and desperately needed foreign direct investment in a motor industry that is amongst the biggest contributors to Gross Domestic Profit (GDP) in the manufacturing sector.
The Automechanika Johannesburg team has wrapped up a successful roadshow across six key African countries, aimed at engaging automotive aftermarket buyers and promoting the upcoming Automechanika Johannesburg trade show slated for the 19th to 21st November 2024 at NASREC Johannesburg.
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), in collaboration with the Pilanesberg Wildlife Trust, recently executed a large-scale dehorning initiative at the Pilanesberg National Park.
The Volkswagen Community Trust distributed R800 000 in funding to several registered non-profit organisations (NPOs).
The annual Enactus National Exposition, a premier event for student entrepreneurs, has once again showcased the immense creativity and enthusiasm of its participants.
The Fiat Fiorino has a load capacity of 2.5 m3, just enough to deliver all the blankets collected by Fiat dealers to keep those in need a little warmer this winter.
Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) has announced a partnership with the Kolisi Foundation. The partnership is a firm commitment to a shared vision and united purpose to see thriving and empowered communities in the Eastern Cape.
Suzuki Auto South Africa has noted the significant discrepancies in the #SaferCarsForAfrica report issued by the Global New Car Assessment Programme (GNCAP) in partnership with the Automobile Association of South Africa (AASA) with great concern.
There was an uptick in aggregate new vehicle sales figures in July 2024, prompting automotive business council, naamsa, to suggest this could be the turning point for an improved second semester performance.
Eurorepar, a new independent aftermarket brand of Stellantis, has launched in South Africa. Initially designed to cater to the needs of Stellantis (Opel, Peugeot, the Jeep® brand, Citroën, Abarth, Alfa Romeo and FIAT) owners whose initial warranty and service plan period on their vehicles have expired, Eurorepar now offers a comprehensive range of high-quality, cost-effective parts and services.
ISUZU Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has announced the appointment of Mo Ebrahim (Main Photo) as the new Marketing Communications Specialist for Commercial Vehicles and Aftersales.
ISUZU’s history in South Africa stretches over many decades, which includes 45 years of local manufacturing.
Following the promotion of Jason Brunninger to the new Head of Sales and Marketing for Coaches in North America, DTSA announced the appointment of Deon de Vries (main photo) as the new General Manager for Mercedes-Benz Buses in South Africa.
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