SMH Sandton has been appointed by Stellantis SA, as its distributor in Midrand. This milestone builds on the group’s successful partnerships with Peugeot, Citroën, and Opel, and reflects Stellantis’ strategy to expand electric mobility offering in South Africa.
As part of this collaboration, a state-of-the-art Leapmotor showroom is set to open on Corner of William Nicol & Ballyclare Drives, Bryanston, alongside other Stellantis brands.
Stellantis Managing Director, Mike Whitfield, explains: “South Africa is a critical market for Stellantis, and we are fully committed to unlocking its potential through product, innovation and meaningful partnerships. The launch of Leapmotor is an exciting step for us as we introduce exciting new options for those South Africans looking to invest in new energy vehicles.”
Xin Tianshu, CEO of Leapmotor International, added: “We are committed to redefining the electric vehicle (EV) landscape by leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovation. The launch of Leapmotor in South Africa, through our trusted partner Stellantis, marks another milestone in our expansion strategy. We believe their market expertise and customer dedication will accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and set new standards for innovation and service.”
The initial launch introduces the Leapmotor C10 range extended energy vehicle (REEV), which combines advanced performance, bold design, and eco-conscious driving at an accessible price point.
The Leapmotor C10 REEV – state-of-the-art vehicle that combine advanced performance, bold design, and eco-conscious driving at accessible price point. This model cater to the mid-size SUV segment, appealing to a wide range of customers.
A shared aftersales facility will be operational from launch day at SMH Sandton, offering customers a seamless and integrated service experience across brands. This advanced facility will feature dedicated service bays equipped to manage maintenance, diagnostics, and services for electric and conventional vehicles – all delivered by certified experts trained to the highest international standards. The centre also includes contemporary customer lounge and comfortable amenities.
This strategic partnership reinforces Stellantis’ regional commitment to advancing innovative, clean, and inclusive mobility solutions.
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Zuko Tisani founded Legazy Technology Conferencing that helps technology start-ups exhibit their talents on a global scale through platforms such as Web Summit. This enables them to reach their peers and sell their technology ideas to the right people at an affordable rate. Legazy is now a subsidiary of the By Design Communications Group. It was acquired after Tisani managed to secure a USD1 million letter of intent from one of Africa\’s largest TMT (technology, media, telecom) companies for the hosting of a new Web summit conference in South Africa in 2018. He is also part of the world\’s top 350 handpicked entrepreneurs in the world under 25, according to the Kairos Global Society.