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And the winners are… Suzuki customers! Suzuki has emerged as the most popular brand in the entry-level and budget segments in this year’s Cars.co.za Consumer Awards. Cars.co.za, the authoritative online vehicle retail and news platform, last week announced its finalists for the seventh iteration of the Cars.co.za Consumer Awards (CarsAwards). It picked four Suzuki models …
As a testament to the resilience and dedication of South African stokvel savers, FNB revealed that its customers’ stokvel net deposits have increased by 42%. Since November 2019, FNB stokvel customers have continually increased saving via a stokvel surpassing the R8.3 billion mark in total member contributions. The growth is a potent indication of the …
The pursuit of eternal youth just got a powerful new ally – Biostimulator treatments. This cutting-edge approach unlocks the secret to radiant and youthful skin and has been taking the world of aesthetics by storm. Cape Town based Dr. Sheryl Smithies, a distinguished aesthetic dental surgeon and facial aesthetic practitioner, has been championing the revolutionary …
Following the extreme weather over the Heritage weekend, the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism is hard at work to fully understand the impact of the storm specifically on tourism and hospitality businesses across the province. “It is vital for us as the Western Cape Government to get as much information we can …
The Ask Afrika Orange Index® 2023 revealed that RMB Private Bank was rated the leading Private Bank based on positive customer experiences in South Africa. In addition, the Index also placed private banking as a leading industry focusing on long-term relationships and ranked RMB Private Bank as the overall winner across all industries. The Ask …
Efficiency, reliability, maintenance, sustainability, fuel selection and procurement are just some of the challenges facing the mining sector – and, as one of South Africa’s leading operations and maintenance service providers to the steam and boiler sector, Associated Energy Services (AES), is perfectly placed to optimise these. AES Commercial Director, Dennis Williams, points out that …
Mahindra South Africa (MSA) proudly announces the appointment of three key executives to its leadership team. The new executives join MSA as it readies itself for a new era of growth, driven by its refreshed portfolio of SUVs and Bakkies and its renewed focus on customer value linked to the Mahindra brand’s commercial objectives. The …
FirstRand Limited today announced new internal management appointments, all of which are effective from 1 April 2024. Alan Pullinger will step down as group chief executive officer (CEO) and will be succeeded by Mary Vilakazi, currently group chief operating officer (COO). Mr Pullinger leaves a long and successful career at FirstRand, spanning 26 years, including …
Pretoria, South Africa – 04 October 2023: The Range Rover Velar has a powertrain to suit every client, including a fuel-efficient P400e plug-in electric hybrid, now with a 21 percent improvement in range, for up to 64km5 of electric-only driving. It is available alongside a range of smooth Ingenium petrol and diesel engines. All powertrains …
While South Africa’s tourist numbers are powering ahead in anticipation of the local summer, 23 wine stewards have been undergoing intensive training. Their next-level wine service and knowledge education, dubbed Grape to Glass, forms part of the major skills transfer initiative that underpins the 2023 Inter Hotel Challenge, now sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages. The 23 …
By Marius Wessels, Manager: Professional Services for SYSPRO Africa In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, staying ahead of the competition requires constant adaptation and optimisation. Tempting as it is to stick to the ‘if it ain’t broke don’t fix it’ credo, one crucial aspect of maintaining a competitive edge lies in regularly updating Enterprise Resource …
Johannesburg, South Africa – Today, Sasol, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), and Air Products South Africa (APSA) made history at the Smarter Mobility Africa Summit, at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Johannesburg with the presentation of South Africa’s first on-road demonstration of a hydrogen mobility ecosystem. The proof-of-concept used a second-generation Toyota Mirai fuel cell …
Uncertainty seems to be getting the better of consumers and business as new vehicle sales registered their second consecutive month of declines year-on-year. According to figures released by naamsa | the Automotive Business Council, SA’s new vehicle sales fell 4.1% in September to 46,021, but should be considered within some context. “September sales show the …
Dekra Industrial SA has clinched its 9th annual NOSCAR safety award – and achieved its highest-ever score as a recipient of the greatest safety honour from the National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA). However, for Dekra Industrial Managing Director, Johan Gerber, and Dekra Industrial’s Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager, Carina Kleinhans, there would be no …
FNB has launched a suite of structured investment solutions that is designed to effectively help FNB and RMB Private Bank clients achieve their investment goals. Structured solutions are traditionally offered to large institutional investors, however FNB is making these solutions available to individual clients, offering them an exciting new way to achieve a well-rounded, risk-managed …
An exciting new tenant has set up shop at the Lifestyle @ 55 Shopping Centre in Raslouw, Centurion. On 25 September, Tiger Wheel & Tyre unveiled a brand new store in the popular lifestyle centre, situated at the corner of the R55 and Lochner Road. Speaking on behalf of the team, Acting Sales Manager, Jared …
The Volkswagen brand is preparing its Germany-based production network for the future. At a meeting today, the Group Board of Management informed the Supervisory Board of the Volkswagen Group about its vehicle allocation plans for the brand through 2028. In taking this step, the company has set its sites up for profitable capacity utilization and …
Leading the charge in sustainable automotive solutions, WesBank, South Africa’s foremost provider of innovative vehicle and asset solutions, once again takes the spotlight as one of the headline sponsors of the second iteration of the naamsa SA Auto Week, scheduled to take place from 11 to 13 October at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand. Under …
Businesses today are too preoccupied with measuring workplace productivity by managing people’s time and evaluating their performance. However, this fixation often detracts from understanding customer needs and delivering quality outcomes. Leading coach and trainer, Mike Freislich from We Do Change, advocates for a paradigm shift in business thinking. Rather than tracking people and their productive …
In a volatile economic landscape, the importance of prudent financial planning and savvy saving strategies becomes more critical than ever. When inflation is high, the value of money seems to shift like sand beneath our feet, with a knock-on effect on interest rates and the cost of living. Despite this, it’s encouraging to see many …
Like it or not, the ageing process begins much earlier than we think, from as early as our twenties, and the affects are usually most visible our face. For most of us, wrinkles, drooping eyelids, and a loss of skin elasticity are the sighs of getting older, and wiser. However, other less noticeable changes happening …
A specialist home which provides temporary safety care for orphaned and relinquished babies has benefited from a kind-hearted donation from a local business. Tiny Owls Baby Home in Durbanville, has been boosted by a R20,000 donation from business outsourcing company, Sigma Connected. The funding from Sigma Connected, which offers contact centre services from its offices across …
Pretoria, South Africa – 27 September 2023: Having waded through numerous rivers, conquering treacherous mountain passes, and powering through vast open plains, the Kingsley Holgate Foundation has reached its first major milestone in its Afrika Odyssey Expedition: approximately 1 700 mosquito nets distributed in Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, constituting the Southern …
AUTO24.africa redefining automotive retail across the continent offering unparalleled and exclusive services; AUTO24 is a subsidiary of Africar Group in which Stellantis (www.Stellantis.com/en) has a controlling stake; This expansion positions the platform to become the continent's number one multi-brand retailer for used cars; Stellantis, continues to back the platform on its ambitious journey.
AUTO24.africa, an innovative pre-owned car marketplace, announced its expansion into four new African markets: Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal and South Africa. This move comes after a remarkably successful first year in Ivory Coast and positions the platform to become the continent's number one multi-brand retailer for used cars. Following last year's investment from Stellantis, AUTO24.africa is revolutionizing the African automotive sector with first-of-its-kind customer offerings.
AUTO24.africa offers unparalleled and exclusive services, including a five-day refund policy, a six-month warranty, one-year maintenance, and one-year insurance plans for all vehicles. The platform also provides convenient financing options in association with several partners. These benefits are a first in many African countries and redefine the standard for car ownership across the continent.
Stellantis, as main investor, continues to back AUTO24.africa in its ambitious journey which is perfectly aligns with Stellantis' strategic plan DARE FORWARD 2030 by participating to expanded of our offer of mobility solutions to widely meet the customer needs in Africa.
Africar Group, the parent company of AUTO24.africa, has been a pioneer in online automotive classifieds in Sub-Saharan Africa since its founding in Australia in 2016. The company leverages cutting-edge technology to offer seamless digital experiences that meet the unique needs of the African market.
This year's expansion is a part of AUTO24.africa's long-term vision to become the leading multi-brand certified pre-owned car retailer in Africa. The platform aims to introduce even more features and capabilities that will further elevate the automotive buying and selling experience, all with trust and transparency.
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About Stellantis:
Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) is one of the world's leading automakers and a mobility provider. Its storied and iconic brands embody the passion of their visionary founders and today's customers in their innovative products and services, including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. Powered by our diversity, we lead the way the world moves – aspiring to become the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which it operates. For more information, visit www.Stellantis.com.
About Africar Group:
Africar Group Pty Ltd is an Australian entity, owning, operating and growing the largest network of automotive marketplaces in Africa. Available in more than 45 countries, and covering markets totalling more than 1 billion people, it has been helping millions of buyers and sellers of pre-owned vehicles to transact safer and easier over the last 5 years. Africar Group is a venture initiated by Emerging Classifieds Ventures (www.ECV.Ventures), specialising in building and operating marketplaces in emerging markets. For more information, visit www.AfricarGroup.com