Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
With South Africa celebrating its centenary in the automotive manufacturing sector, it is worthwhile to look at a few highlights to tell the story of its development.
A good example of globalisation is the world automotive industry with supply chains for raw minerals to parts and components, semi-completed vehicles to the final, ready-for-the-road product, stretching around the globe.
Following four weeks of work done at Plant Kariega to upgrade its production facilities, Volkswagen Group Africa has embarked on the next phase of its preparations for the third model it will build from 2027.
Suzuki Auto South Africa has officially broken ground for its new head office and distribution centre at Longlake Logistics Park in Gauteng, in partnership with real estate group Fortress.
Mahindra South Africa proudly welcomes three new members to their family – Jonty Rhodes, Reeza Hendricks and Allan Donald.
Creative Rides roared into 2025 with a triumphant start to the year, delivering stellar results in both its showroom sales and much anticipated March online evening auction.
The rise of China forcing its way to be the world’s number one economic powerhouse is clearly visible in its automotive industry.
The Fleet Safety Awards for 2025 have been launched. The entry platform was opened at the South African Association for Fleet Professionals (AFP) Colloquium. Fleet managers and organisations aspiring to be crowned one of the winners for 2025, can already submit their entries.
The launch of the inaugural Bolt Accelerator Programme (BAP) Awards in South Africa took place at the Garden Venue Hotel, West of Johannesburg this morning.
Looking at the latest Automotive Trade Manual of the Automotive Business Council (naamsa) the export of catalytic converters from South Africa, literally across the globe, caught the eye.
“South Africa’s youth are talented, hungry to learn and eager to work, but they need the opportunity to gain real-world skills that translate into jobs,” says Thembinkosi Pantsi, Vice-Chairperson of the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA).
With the South African automotive manufacturing sector celebrating its centenary, the latest Automotive Trade Manual released by The Automotive Business Council (naamsa) makes for some interesting reading.
Hyundai Automotive South Africa has been recognised and awarded the 2025 Best Distributor of the Year Award at the Hyundai Motor Company Global Service Seminar held in Delhi, India.
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