Two new appointments at Stellantis SA
- Industry News
- 16 May 2024
Dealer industry news from around Southern Africa
The final building blocks for the establishment of South Africa’s latest automotive manufacturing site have been laid, paving the way for construction to begin shortly at the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape.
JAC Motors SA opened a new parts warehouse in Roodepoort as the brand grows in South-Africa, and the group now boasts 70 dealerships since entering the country seven years ago.
In the automotive retail sector, dealerships are rapidly adapting to meet new consumer demands and the wave of technological innovation.
South African farmers will be the first to experience the new GWM P500 bakkie, TANK 500 and the new Jolion SUV when the Chinese vehicle manufacturer heads to this year’s NAMPO Harvest Day, which is kicking off in Bothaville in the Free State tomorrow till Friday (14 to 17 May).
First Battery has announced the appointment of Shane Petersen (photo) as the company’s Director of Sales and Marketing.
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.
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