Good kick-off to 2025 with increased vehicle sales
- Industry News
- 4 February 2025
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
Audi South Africa has appointed Ricci Birchfield as the company’s new Head of Marketing, Product and PR. Ricci brings more than 18 years’ experience in the automotive industry, specialising in marketing, digital strategy and business transformation.
One of the largest gatherings of classic Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars ever assembled in South Africa will headline the 28th George Old Car Show on 8 February 2025.
Avura Motors, a car dealership trading as Avura Executive Auto, has been fined R100 000 by the National Consumer Tribunal.
The 17 finalists for the 2025 Car of the Year (COTY) competition have been announced, and they will soon undergo an intense three-day evaluation process to test their capabilities.
UD Trucks Southern Africa’s (UDTSA) historic founding dates back in 1962, and this year marks 90 years of the brand’s existence globally. This significant milestone reflects the brand’s legacy locally as one of the leading brands in the commercial vehicle industry with trucks produced at its assembly plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria.
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) celebrated the eighth edition of the State of the Motor Industry (SOMI) with Leon Theron, TSAM's Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing, unveiling a variety of brand-new models from the company's diverse portfolio.
SOMI '25 (State of the Motor Industry) served as an ideal stage for Toyota SA Motors’ President and CEO, Andrew Kirby, to present an insightful overview of the motor industry's current landscape from the perspective of South Africa's leading automotive brand.
MG celebrated its official debut in South Africa with guests that included Wu Peng, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China.
Keyloop, a global leader in automotive technology, has announced a new agreement to become an official reseller of AI Assistant’s AI-powered email conversation platform.
Registrations for the NADA (National Automobile Dealers’ Association) 2025 Connect Conference have opened.
The alarming rise in road fatalities in South Africa is a pressing issue driven by inadequate transport systems, ineffective mobility solutions and deteriorating road infrastructure. It is evident that current efforts to tackle these challenges are insufficient, according to the Automobile Association (AA).
We reported on the auction of a one-of-a-kind Audi RS6 Avant GT in November last year with part of proceeds going the Kutlwanong Centre for Maths, Science and Technology. Audi South Africa celebrated the official handover of a R500 000 donation to the Centre following the successful auction of the exclusive vehicle.
In a true spirit of celebration and support, Toyota fans and members of Toyota, Lexus and the Hino dealer network will gather at the OR Tambo International Airport tomorrow (Wednesday, 22 January) to welcome back the 2025 Toyota Gazoo Racing SA Dakar Rally Team.
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