MOTORING NEWS - The African Mirror

Sep

30

2025

NISSAN Africa crowns continental champions as brand accelerates growth drive

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NISSAN has rolled out the red carpet for its stellar African dealer network, crowning champions from across sub-Saharan Africa who are driving the Japanese manufacturer's ambitious continental expansion. In a ceremony celebrating excellence across one of the world's most dynamic automotive markets, Nissan Africa announced that Anciens Comptoirs Ries of Djibouti claimed top honours in the Small National Sales Company category, while Motus Zambia emerged victorious as Medium NSC of the Year. Ghana's Japan Motors Trading Company secured the coveted Large National Sales Company crown, cementing its position as a regional powerhouse. The prestigious Nissan NIMA Ignition Awards 2024 spotlight…

Sep

23

2025

By STAFF REPORTER

Seeds of Change: How VW’s corporate community investment creates lasting impact

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IN an era where corporate social responsibility often feels like a checkbox exercise, some companies are writing a different story - one where genuine community investment becomes the foundation for sustainable change. Volkswagen Group Africa's recent initiative in Diepsloot stands as a powerful testament to what happens when a major manufacturer moves beyond traditional philanthropy to create meaningful, lasting impact in the communities where they operate. Beyond the Factory Gates: A Vision for Shared Prosperity On a crisp Saturday morning in September, something extraordinary unfolded in Diepsloot. One hundred and sixty Volkswagen Group Africa employees, joined by their families, transformed…

Aug

25

2025

By The African Mirror

HARMONY MEETS HORSEPOWER: Stellantis powers the Ndlovu Youth Choir’s Heritage Tour across South Africa

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JOVIAL RANTAO IN a partnership that perfectly embodies the spirit of Ubuntu, automotive powerhouse Stellantis has joined forces with South Africa's beloved Ndlovu Youth Choir for an unprecedented Heritage Tour that promises to paint the nation's highways with melody, hope, and unity. This isn't just another corporate sponsorship – it's a symphony of shared values where precision engineering meets passionate performance, creating a collaboration that resonates far beyond the concert halls and showroom floors. A Journey of Cultural Celebration The Ndlovu Youth Choir, whose soaring harmonies have conquered international stages from America's Got Talent to the world's most prestigious venues,…

Jul

31

2025

By JOVIAL RANTAO

Building Tomorrow: Isuzu’s investment in South Africa’s future

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IN the heart of Nelson Mandela Bay, in the Eastern Cape, a transformation is taking place in three high schools that embodies the spirit of Ubuntu – the belief that we are all interconnected and that we rise by lifting others. This is the story of how Isuzu Motors South Africa is not just manufacturing vehicles, but manufacturing hope, opportunity, and a brighter future for South Africa's youth. Where Dreams Meet Reality In the townships of kwaZakhele, Newell, and Sophakama, students once struggled with outdated textbooks and limited resources in Mathematics and Physical Science – the very subjects that could…

Jul

09

2025

By The African Mirror

New premium SUV brand LEPAS confirms South African launch for 2026

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THE South African automotive landscape is set for another significant addition as LEPAS, the premium SUV brand that made its global debut in April 2025, confirms its local market entry for 2026. The brand promises to bring a fresh interpretation of luxury mobility to style-conscious South African drivers. LEPAS positions itself as more than just another vehicle manufacturer, targeting younger, design-aware consumers who view their choice of transport as an extension of their personal identity. The brand's philosophy centres on design-led thinking combined with cutting-edge technology, creating vehicles that embody individuality, contemporary luxury, and purposeful engineering. Strategic Leadership Appointment Chery…

Jun

16

2025

By The African Mirror

🎉 From Work-Life Balance to Life-Changing Win: One Woman’s Magical Jetour Festival Journey

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The Moment Everything Changed ✨ PICTURE this: You're dancing under the Johannesburg sky, lost in the music, surrounded by new friends, when suddenly your name echoes across the festival grounds. That's exactly what happened to Callan Abrahams from Fairland, whose world turned upside down in the most beautiful way possible at the inaugural Jetour Festival! "Oh my gosh — it's me!" were the only words she could manage when reality hit. In an instant, this hardworking Principal AI Consultant at iOCO went from festival-goer to the lucky winner of a year-long Jetour experience — complete with access to not just…

Jun

10

2025

By The African Mirror

Alfa Romeo steals the show at Lake Como’s FuoriConcorso 2025

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AGAINST the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Como, where morning mist dances across ancient waters and palatial villas cling to verdant hillsides, automotive history came alive at FuoriConcorso 2025. But among the cavalcade of rare and exotic machinery that graced this prestigious gathering, one name commanded the spotlight with unmistakable Italian flair: Alfa Romeo. The storied Milanese marque transformed Villa Sucota's elegant gardens into "Casa Alfa Romeo," an automotive sanctuary that drew collectors, journalists, and passionate enthusiasts from across the globe. Here, beneath the Mediterranean sun, fifteen of Alfa's most legendary racing machines told the story of over a century of…

Apr

29

2025

By The African Mirror

ISUZU POWERS EDUCATION REVOLUTION: Literacy programme transforms young lives

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IN a bold move that parallels the relentless power of their high-performance engines, Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has turbocharged education across Nelson Mandela Bay with their groundbreaking Rally to Read programme. The iconic Japanese automotive giant has shifted its community engagement into high gear for a second consecutive year, accelerating literacy development in primary schools with the same precision engineering that defines their legendary vehicles. "The Rally to Read initiative has enabled us to realise our aspiration of positive social impact and investing in meaningful and sustainable education outcomes in communities," declares Celestin Ndhlovu, Vice President of Planning, Marketing…

Apr

23

2025

By Jovial Rantao

New Chinese SUV brand makes South African debut with urban-adventure crossovers

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JETOUR has officially entered the competitive South African SUV market with the launch of two versatile models designed to capitalize on the nation's growing preference for crossover vehicles. The Chinese automaker introduced its Dashing and X70 Plus models to South African consumers amid a broader market trend that saw SUVs and crossovers claim nearly half of all passenger vehicle sales in 2024, despite an overall decline in new vehicle purchases nationwide. The Jetour Dashing, a five-seater SUV, features a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine generating 115 kW of power and 230 Nm of torque. Equipped with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission and front-wheel…

Apr

12

2025

By Jovial Rantao

Stellantis Partners with SOS Children’s Villages to combat youth unemployment in South Africa

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AUTOMOTIVE manufacturing giant Stellantis has launched a major initiative with SOS Children's Villages to address South Africa's growing youth unemployment crisis by providing 800 young people with driver's license training and certification. The partnership comes as South Africa's youth unemployment rate has reached 50.47%, its highest level in recent history. The program aims to enhance employability by removing a significant barrier to job entry in multiple sectors. "The initiative aligns with our commitment to driving positive change in the communities in which we operate," said Stellantis Managing Director, Mike Whitfield. "By equipping youth with a skill that increases their employability,…