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- Industry News
- 13 February 2025
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
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.
Kia has launched a brand-new logo, slogan and brand identity.
Total new vehicle sales volumes are expected to improve by about 15% in 2021, according to vehicle industry body, Naamsa.
Illegal second hand vehicles imports are becoming a growing problem in South Africa.
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.
Pinewood Technologies recently upgraded its set of dealer management tools to support commercial vehicle dealers improve and automate their sales and service processes.
The franchise industry is facing a challenging time, unlike anything it has experienced before.
Thabo Manaka is the new Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Financial Services South Africa (TFSSA).
The latest #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results have raised serious concerns about the poor levels of adult and child protection for the Great Wall Motors (GWM) Steed 5 pick-up, the Haval H1 five door sport utility vehicle (SUV) and the Renault Kwid five-door.
Nissan Group of Africa is to reorganise its operations under a single Africa region in line with its global Nissan Next strategy.
New vehicle sales registered in November 2020 showed some signs of better months to come, with sales again improving month-on-month since the COVID-19 lockdown.
China is expected to dominate the global electric vehicle (EV) market in the future, according to Dr Martyn Davies, MD emerging markets and Africa at Deloitte and African automotive lead partner.
South African auto consumers rely heavily on dealerships for advice and support in their decision-making process, even though online platforms are rapidly changing the landscape, placing pressure on dealers to clearly define their role.
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