Looking for your next set of ‘wheels’ using social media
Never underestimate the power of social media, especially when you go car hunting.
- Industry News
- 9 July 2025
Hatfield VW Rivonia - a 2019 Absa Golden Dealer Award winner - recently published their own rendition of the popular Jerusalema dance.
The dealership says its able to strike the perfect balance between work and play, profit and pleasure, content employees and satisfied customers.
According to Dealer Principal, Mike Kaftel, nothing made him prouder when all of these factors culminated in their own production of the Jerusalema dance that took the world by storm.
“By being creative, and using technology, we were able to reach more than 80 000 prospective customers, and still growing. This video is what we as a dealership and co-workers are all about,” he told Dealerfloor.
Have a look here: https://www.facebook.com/hatfieldvwrivonia/videos/3232427083541232/
Never underestimate the power of social media, especially when you go car hunting.
In the wake of the devastating floods in the Eastern Cape, Mercedes-Benz SA has partnered with Gift of the Givers to deliver urgent aid to flood-affected communities in Butterworth and Mthatha.
The Thorp Motor Group did the official breaking of new ground for its latest and most ambitious development yet – a brand-new Motor City in Sandown that will bring four of the Group’s leading vehicle brands together under one roof.
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I always do like seeing other people dance in their cars. It's one of the things that makes me happy.
Ariel Gore
The Thorp Motor Group did the official breaking of new ground for its latest and most ambitious development yet – a brand-new Motor City in Sandown that will bring four of the Group’s leading vehicle brands together under one roof.
One of the topics that comes up often when I write articles is “waste” within a dealership. Quite often, expenses are cut when times are challenging but often, waste is confused with expenditure.
The story of Gabisile Fakude will surely be an inspiration for many who have an eye on the automotive industry as a career, especially for those who have not traditionally been associated with this world as a career path.