Racing cars for Germany to be built by VW in Kariega
- Industry News
- 7 February 2025
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), Ebrahim Patel, visited Isuzu’s Eastern Cape vehicle manufacturer’s production facilities in Struandale, Gqeberha and met with the President and CEO, Billy Tom and Isuzu senior leadership to discuss key priorities relating to the business.
Nissan will start assembling semi-knocked down kits of the new Navara in Ghana next year, but Nigeria is on hold due to a delays in implementing its auto policy. The CKD kits come from Rosslyn.ry.
The worldwide semiconductor chip shortage is not news to anyone involved in the auto industry. However, there does not seem to be an end in sight, at least not as far as new vehicle production goes.
National new vehicle sales levels are substantially behind those of the past decade, and the return of abundant supply will expose the lack of customers who can afford to purchase a vehicle, says Combined Motor Holdings (CMH) CEO, Jebb McIntosh.
The auto industry can expect the largest price hike in diesel and illuminating paraffin in South Africa’s history before the end of 2021.
SVI Engineering, the specialist manufacturer of armoured products, added a scraper to clear road barricades during riots.
This year’s transport month, an initiative of the Department of Transport under the theme “Together, let’s speak transport”, sees Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa (DTBSA), in collaboration with its dealer partners, extending a hand of appreciation to honour truck drivers across the country.
Mr Naohiro Yamaguchi is the new chairman Isuzu Motors South-Africa (IMSAf) effective from 1 October.
Price parity between the cost of an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle and an electric vehicle (EV) is “getting really close”, says BloombergNEF senior associate, Andrew Grant.
The percentage of consumers who are likely or very likely to consider purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) in the future has increased to 70% from 68% last year, according to the 2021 South African EV Buyers Survey by AutoTrader in partnership with Smarter Mobility Africa.
The slower rate of depreciation of electric vehicles (EVs) compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles will have a positive impact on vehicle dealers.
Michael Dehn is the new Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt South Africa. He started on 1 October and has succeeded Joshua Low, who has elected to resign from the company.
Customers can have damaged wheels repaired at all Tiger Wheel & Tyre stores nationwide.
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