VW bringing electric battle to Simola Hillclimb
- Industry News
- 16 April 2025
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
By Harm Stavast, Commercial Director, Africa, Keyloop
The Chinese SUV brand, Jetour, has experienced rapid growth in recent years, having sold over 1.22 million vehicles across its five product lines globally within a mere 70 months. From January to August this year, Jetour sold 310 000 vehicles, surpassing its annual sales for 2023.
UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA) continues to make strides in the local automotive industry, securing three prestigious awards at the Naamsa Accelerator Awards.
Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) is ecstatic to have walked away with four awards at the Naamsa Accelerator Awards.
Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) welcomes President Ramaphosa’s announcement that government is considering introducing new electric vehicle (EV) incentives during his address at SA Auto Week 2024 held in Cape Town.
It is time again for the annual Outdoor & Adventure Expo held at the picturesque Elgin Grabouw Sports Club grounds from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 November.
The Automotive Industry Transformation Fund (AITF) is introducing a new era of opportunity and growth for South Africa’s automotive sector, empowering emerging entrepreneurs to be at the forefront of transformation.
These awards will honour excellence in the automotive industry, highlighting the remarkable achievements of individuals and organisations that have pushed boundaries, fostered innovation and made significant contributions to the sector's growth and sustainability.
JLR South Africa announced the appointment of Izak Louw (photo) to the position of Communications Manager for the South Africa and sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) markets.
Volkswagen Group Africa’s Reabetsoe Kgoedi was named runner-up in this year’s Energy Professional of the Year Awards hosted by the Southern African Energy Efficiency Confederation (SAEEC) in Johannesburg.
Pretoria-based Spares for Africa CC and Supertech Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd, trading as BMW and based in East London, have both been fined by the National Consumer Tribunal (NCT) for contravening the Consumer Protection Act (CPA).
For an impressive 11th time, Volkswagen Group Africa has been honoured with the SJM Flex Environmental award at the 30th annual Exporters Eastern Cape awards.
Absa is proud to announce its role as an anchor sponsor of South African Auto Week (SAAW) 2024, to be held from 15 to 18 October at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
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