
Asian brands, EVs dominate 2025 Best Buy Awards
The 2025 Best By Awards, announced by Kelley Blue Book, reflect the rapidly shifting landscape of the automotive market not only in the USA, but also elsewhere.
- Industry News
- 17 April 2025
Lexus took to the Internet to celebrate its top dealers for 2019 and awarded Lexus Bloemfontein, part of the Unitrans Group, as its top dealer
The Dealer Principal, Jonathan Stephenson, says Lexus Bloemfontein has shown extreme dedication to customer experience and satisfaction.
“The team goes out of its way to show guests just how much their business means to it. The dealership exceeded all its targets in 2019 giving it a massive lead over the rest,” says Stephenson.
This was repeated by Lexus South Africa, which noted that Stephenson and his team have performed well in advance of the industry and their peers; despite the fact that the luxury market took a beating in 2019.
“We try to give the best possible deals to our customers, even if we are not the cheapest. But we surely are the best in service and price. One thing that cannot change is the relationship that will last for ever,” says Stephenson.
Stephenson goes on to thank his team at Lexus Bloemfontein for their dedication and making this prestigious award possible. “We should also not forget all the support from our customers, showing how proud they are to be associated with Lexus Bloemfontein.”
In the face of a shifting premium automotive market, Audi South Africa is also currently re-aligning its retail operations according to the new reality where the premium vehicle sector has contracted to nearly a third of its size compared to a decade ago, with 2024 marking the lowest level yet.
The Halfway Group has opened the doors to a brand-new Lexus dealership, located in Lynnwood, Pretoria, with Chris Jones as the Dealer Principal.
Stellantis has announced the expansion of its multi-franchise dealer network with the addition of the Fiat and Jeep brands to the existing CMH East Rand dealership in Boksburg, Gauteng.