Omoda and Jaecoo get ready for new models in SA
- Industry News
- 25 April 2025
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
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.
In line with its priorities of youth and community development, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has pledged its support to ten non-profit organisations working in the communities of Nelson Mandela Bay.
Mazda Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd celebrated its seventh anniversary on 1 October as an independent national sales and service company and distributor of Mazda products.
Neale Hill is the new president of Ford Motor Company Africa. Ford announced organisational and leadership changes for its International Markets Group (IMG).
JSE-listed automotive group, Motus, has acquired family-owned UK-based FAI Automotive plc as part of its strategy to expand its aftermarket business offering.
The new-vehicle market continued to show further good recovery during September 2021, according to automotive business council, Naamsa.
South Africa’s retail motor dealers fared better than expected in September 2021, says the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA).
Mahindra South Africa has launched a new franchise concept for its South African dealer network.
The Automobile Association (AA) has released its inaugural Spare Parts Pricing Guide which, among other things, ranks specific models in terms of the lowest potential cost of ownership of the vehicle.
Andreas Brand will take over the reins at Mercedes-Benz South Africa Limited (MBSA).
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