Industry News

Code 3 vehicles sold under Code 2 a serious concern

Vehicle dealers and their customers are being scammed through an illegal scheme whereby they unknowingly purchase cars that were previously written off and poorly repaired.

26 January 2021

Barloworld sells motor retail business

JSE-listed Barloworld has agreed to sell its motor retail business, comprising of 38 motor franchise dealerships in South Africa and Botswana, as a going concern to NMI Durban South Motors for an estimated R947.26 million.

25 January 2021

Opel returns under the PSA banner

Peugeot Citroën South Africa (PCSA) will take over the distribution of Opel vehicles in the country and announced that it will kick off with the launch of the new Opel Corsa.

22 January 2021

VW Group awards best apprentice in the country

The Volkswagen Group South Africa recently named Rachel Kobo from Uitenhage as the Best Apprentice of 2020.

19 January 2021

German auto industry to increase link with Africa

The German automotive industry has recognised the potential of Africa by strengthening its ties to the continent through a cooperative partnership between the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) and the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM).

14 January 2021

Barlow considers sale of fleet, retail businesses

A total of 38 Barloworld Automotive motor franchise dealerships in South Africa and Botswana are part of the discussions between the JSE-listed group and its equal joint venture partner NMI Durban South Motors about the proposed disposal of these dealerships as a going concern.

12 January 2021

New logo, brand identity for Kia

Kia has launched a brand-new logo, slogan and brand identity.

12 January 2021

Sales growth of 15% expected in 2021

Total new vehicle sales volumes are expected to improve by about 15% in 2021, according to vehicle industry body, Naamsa.

11 January 2021

Imported used vehicles a growing problem

Illegal second hand vehicles imports are becoming a growing problem in South Africa.

22 December 2020

Cape Town introduces first free EV charging station

The first free-of-charge public electric vehicle (EV) charging station was recently launched by the City of Cape Town. The charging station is situated in the parking area of the Bellville Civic Centre, with the City promising a second one in the Somerset Civic Centre to follow soon.

17 December 2020

Pinewood adds workshop management tools

Pinewood Technologies recently upgraded its set of dealer management tools to support commercial vehicle dealers improve and automate their sales and service processes.