AUTOFORUM

Gumtree hosts virtual seminar for car dealerships

Mar, 31 2020, 14:14

Gumtree South Africa will host a virtual seminar for car dealerships to support them during the COVID-19 lockdown period. Attendees can join via Zoom video link or telephonically.

Leading the charge to electric fleet cars

Mar, 03 2020, 19:17

As pressure is put on corporates globally to becoming increasingly green, so too is the pressure mounting on fleet owners to ensure they provide the infrastructure to lead the charge on electric car charging stations.

Volkswagen expands dealership footprint in Southern Africa

Feb, 18 2020, 19:31

Volkswagen has expanded the number of its dealerships across Southern Africa through the opening of a new dealership in Namibia. The dealership, which is situated in Ongwediva, north of Namibia, is a fully fledged Volkswagen dealership with a state o

The Car Dealership needs to have a “mind-shift”

Feb, 18 2020, 19:28

By George Mienie Pricing for immediate demand and supply is happening in real time – there are no lags anymore, especially for car dealerships. We call this live market data. There is a constant push and pull that directly affects the price of a prod

The Rise of the e-vehicle Dealership

Feb, 05 2020, 14:25

Would you agree with me that the internet has happened? If you’re starting to think of a digital strategy now, you’re potentially late! You’ve got a lot of work to do as a car dealership. It doesn’t mean you can’t WIN because dealerships in South Afr

Structural reform implementation needs to accelerate exponentially

Sep, 04 2019, 12:43

With a declining vehicle sales market and heavily subdued economy prevailing longer than anticipated, we implore the government to rapidly implement structural reform in order to stimulate economic growth and lift confidence levels of business and co

Automotive retail is a costly business

Jul, 30 2019, 01:43

Anyone working in the retail automotive industry, particularly in a car dealership, are aware of how fleeting dealership profitability can be. Especially in times of economic uncertainty. I’ve been speaking to many a car dealership all over the count

Toyota continues support for Rhino anti-poaching

Jul, 26 2019, 14:49

It is a sight that could have evoked despair: a white Toyota double-cab Hilux that was leased to a conservation park for a noble cause is found battered, stripped of crucial parts and is perched on bricks. With Toyota’s involvement in anti-rhino poac

Honda Motor Southern Africa Annual Excellence Awards2018/2019

May, 23 2019, 20:28

Honda Motor Southern Africa held its Dealer Excellence Awards on Friday May 17, 2019 at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg. The annual gala event honours the outstanding performance of automobile and motorcycle dealerships nationwide.

Traka Automotive enters the SA market

May, 10 2019, 08:02

Taka Automotive, a company in the networked key management solutions sector, has established a physical presence and commenced operation in South Africa.