Gearing up for Efficiencies
- Industry News
- 14 May 2024
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
The Fleet Safety Awards 2024 has opened, revealing a completely refreshed entry and judging site. As from now, candidates can submit their entries into the running to be crowned one of the winners in November.
The BMW 7 Series (photo) clinched the 2024 SA Car of the Year (COTY) title. Among 18 finalists, it emerged as a standout contender, impressing COTY jurors from the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) throughout the evaluation process.
The Automotive Business Council (naamsa) released its newly branded Automotive Trade Manual 2024 publication, previously published by naamsa under the banner of the Automotive Industry Export Council.
There were some signs of green shoots recovery as the automotive market reversed its downward spiral for the first time in over eight months. Domestic new vehicle sales of 38 172 units reflected an increase of 814 units, or a gain of 2.2%, from the 37 358 vehicles sold in April 2023.
There was plenty of adrenaline-fuelled action and drama at the 14th running of the Simola Hillclimb in Knysna.
Audi South Africa is announced the return of the Audi driving experience, set to take place in Gauteng at the famed Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit.
Global information and insights company, TransUnion South Africa, has announced the appointment of Marcia Mayaba (photo) as Sales Vice President, Auto Information Services.
Goodyear South Africa has appointed Paul Gerrad (photo) to the position of Managing Director effective from 1 May 2024.
Suzuki Auto South Africa has started its new financial year, and the second quarter of the calendar year, with a bang.
Automotive business council, naamsa, has welcomed the positive performance and growth in the new vehicle market in April 2024 after eight consecutive months of decline.
South Africa’s new vehicle industry in April this year reversed eight consecutive months of sales decline.
It is a taste of adrenaline and adventure like no other, and for the second consecutive year, Nissan South Africa is the mainline sponsor for the 20th edition of the Spirit of Africa.
Ford South Africa has announced the appointment of Ryan Searle (photo) as its new Sales Director, effective from 1 May 2024.
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