
Mahindra’s Fusion Fest ready to blast off
The SunBet Arena in Pretoria is a hive of activity as Mahindra South Africa finalises preparations for its historic Fusion Fest this Saturday (22 February).
- Industry News
- 21 February 2025
This year will see a near record number of vehicles competing for the title of South Africa’s Car of the Year (COTY) for 2024.
The winner of the competition, run by the South African Guild of Motility Journalist (SAGMJ) and sponsored by Old Mutual Insure, will emerge from the 18 finalists, 921 last year, chosen by the judges of the 38th annual COTY competition.
The spotlight will not only be on the overall winner, but also on the different category winners with the big announcement during May. From this year, there will be a special category for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as they are integrated into the different segments according to price and specification where they can compete.
In the meantime, the evaluation of all the finalists will take place at Zwartkops racetrack in Pretoria from 4 to 6 March. Here the judges will assess the vehicles, and the final scoring round incorporates data from Lightstone Auto, utilising automated scoring based on market segment sales volumes and spec-adjusted competitor pricing.
The Motor Enthusiast's Choice (public vote) returns for the 2024 COTY competition. Watch out for upcoming social media posts featuring each finalist and vote for your favourite by liking it. The vehicle with the most likes wins, and three fortunate voters will secure an off-road driving course sponsored by Old Mutual Insure and the SAGMJ.
A golf day where the vehicles will be on display with their COTY branding is planned for 23 February at Silverlakes Golf Club in Pretoria.
The SunBet Arena in Pretoria is a hive of activity as Mahindra South Africa finalises preparations for its historic Fusion Fest this Saturday (22 February).
Digi Cars Group, a dealership group in the South African automotive industry, is making an impact at this year’s EidFest, which is taking place at the Gallagher Convention Centre from Thursday, 20 February to Sunday, 23 February 2025.
The National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA) and the Southern African Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (SAVRALA) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), marking the formalisation of a relationship that has existed informally for many years.