MOTORING NEWS - The African Mirror

Jan

2024

Volkswagen Group South Africa honoured as Top Employer for 13th consecutive year

CONTINUING their legacy of building an environment where employees can thrive, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has been named a Top Employer for 2024. This marks the 13th year in a row that VWSA has been honoured with this certification. The Top Employer title is an internationally recognised certification from the Top Employers Institute, which is awarded in recognition of employers around the world that provide excellent conditions for their employees. Included in the considerations are the company’s commitment to employee wellbeing, continuous improvement and to developing talent within the organisation. The list of Top Employers for 2024 was announced…

Jan

2024

By MPHO RANTAO

Championship gauntlet thrown by Wehrlein in Mexico E-Prix win

MOTORSPORT, MOTORING NEWS

SEASON ten of the much-anticipated 2024 ABB Formula E World Championship kicked off to a fiery start at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez with the Hankook Mexico City E-Prix, where German driver Pascal Wehrlein of Tag Heuer Porsche grabbed the first win of the season. However, victory is not yet confirmed for Wehrlein, who is under investigation for a technical infraction, along with defending champion Jake Dennis of Andretti Avalanche Racing. Wehrlein challenged rivals and won from pole position, ahead of Envision Racing’s Sébastien Buemi and Jaguar TCS Racing’s Nick Cassidy in second and third, respectively. “It was a tough race…

Nov

2023

By The African Mirror

Empowering South Africa’s youth book by book

MOTORING NEWS

IN keeping with the spirit of uplifting communities in need, Renault South Africa, in partnership with the Imperial & Motus Community Trust, has donated a brand-new library and resource centre to the Khauhelo Primary School in Naledi, Soweto. This library, like three similar facilities donated earlier this year, is intended to promote literacy and encourage a love of learning right from the primary stage of education. The library donations by Renault, have been specially designed for use in junior schools located in underprivileged areas. “We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate and empower our youth than by supporting…

Nov

2023

By The African Mirror

ISUZU drives South Africa’s women’s hockey team in their pursuit of Olympic dream

MOTORING NEWS

ISUZU Motors South Africa has entered into a partnership with the South African Women's Hockey Team as they gear up for the African Hockey Road-to-Paris 2024 Tournament. The highly anticipated tournament, which will be hosted in Pretoria from October 29th to November 5th, will serve as the African Olympic qualifying tournament, and the SA Women's Hockey Team is determined to secure their place at the 2024 Paris Olympics. ISUZU Motors South Africa Marketing Executive, Ziphindiwe Ngcobo, says, "We are thrilled to support the South African Women's Hockey Team on their journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Their dedication and core…

Oct

2023

By The African Mirror

New beginnings for Nissan in Algeria

MOTORING NEWS

NISSAN’s long-standing Algerian partner, Groupe Hasnaoui, has signed a renewed distributor agreement extending its history with the Japanese OEM, which dates back to 1993. It is a brand-new beginning, says Nissan Africa President Joni Paiva, in a very important market which was previously one of the top three automotive markets in Africa and is now ramping-up. “It’s a momentous occasion for us, as we seek to unite the entire continent under one organisation for the first time in our global company’s 90-year history,” he said. “This is part and parcel of our mid-term growth strategy, to unlock the potential that…

Sep

2023

By The African Mirror

Stellantis invests R3-billion in South Africa, establishing state-of-the-art automotive plant in Coega

MOTORING NEWS

STELLANTIS has confirmed its intention to develop a greenfield manufacturing facility in Coega in South Africa with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic). Minister Ebrahim Patel, senior officials from the IDC and Mr. Samir Cherfan, Stellantis Middle East and Africa Chief Operating Officer met at the Parliament Buildings in Cape Town to agree on investment in the South African motor industry. “It is a wonderful day for all South Africans when a global company of Stellantis’ proportions decides to expand its manufacturing footprint in South Africa, to assemble completely knocked down units,”…

Sep

2023

By The African Mirror

Volkswagen heritage sublimely preserved

MOTORING NEWS

FOR more than 70 years Volkswagen vehicles have traversed the roads of South Africa and have become one of the most loved vehicle brands in the country. Its heritage remains proudly preserved at the Volkswagen AutoPavilion in Kariega. This quaint town, formally known as Uitenhage, is the second oldest town in the Eastern Cape and is home to Volkswagen Group South Africa’s (VWSA) manufacturing plant where the first Volkswagen Beetle rolled off the production line at the end of August 1951. More than 40 classics are displayed inside the AutoPavilion museum amongst which the oldest is a 1938 DKW F5…

Jul

2023

By The African Mirror

Ford, Salvador Caetano to drive expansion in Uganda

MOTORING NEWS

FORD and Salvador Caetano have expanded their partnership to Uganda and appointed Motorcare as their new distributor partner, and sole official importer-dealer, in Uganda. Motorcare Uganda and its cumulated experience, strong market knowledge and commitment to service excellence will provide Ford customers in Uganda with the highest standards of Ford products, services, and support. Said Achraf El Boustani, Managing Director Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa at Ford Motor Company: “We are delighted to welcome, again, Salvador Caetano Group to the Ford family. We are confident that this new step with Salvador Caetano offers the Ford brand a vital opportunity to gain…

Jul

2023

By The African Mirror

Mitsubishi empowers Basadi Automotive Group

MOTORING NEWS

MITSUBISHI Motors South Africa have bolstered their partnership with the Basadi Automotive Group through the sponsorship of a Mitsubishi Xpander. The keys to the branded Mitsubishi Xpander were handed over to Basadi Automotive Group founder Josephine Malakoane at Mitsubishi Bedfordview. Basadi Automotive Group was established by Josephine Malakoane in 2018 and is 100 percent black female owned. The company specialises in vehicle transfers, vehicle carrier movements, de-fleet inspections and collections as well as new vehicle deliveries nationwide. “Mitsubishi Motors SA has an existing partnership with Basadi Automotive Group through the Motus Enterprise and Supplier Development programme and we are delighted…

Jun

2023

By The African Mirror

Ford Castrol Team scores a double victory in the Botswana

MOTORING NEWS

THE Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) Ford Castrol Team scored an emphatic one-two finish in the EcoBoost V6-powered T1+ Ford Rangers at Round 3 of the South African Rally Raid Championship (SARRC), which was held in Jwaneng, Botswana, from 23-25 June 2023. As the longest and toughest event of the year, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Kalahari Botswana 1000 Desert Race is a three-day marathon event which covers almost 1 000km of racing through semi-arid terrain, characterised by unforgiving thorn bushes and lots of soft sand. Despite the punishing conditions destroying bodywork on all the competitor cars and pushing the crews to…