In an effort to offer personalised and professional services to corporate clients, Volkswagen has transformed 15 dealerships countrywide into Corporate Business Centres.
“Corporate sales are the third best-selling avenue for Volkswagen vehicles in South Africa. Whilst Polo Vivo is the preferred solution for corporate customers, the T SUV model range has also been well received in the market and accounted for over 20% of corporate sales last year,” said Steffen Knapp, Head of the Volkswagen Passenger Car brand.
Fifteen Volkswagen dealerships countrywide have thus far been transformed into Corporate Business Centres. Each of the dealerships now has a certified and dedicated Service Manager and Service Advisor as well as an express service for corporate clients, a branded demo vehicle and an exclusive customer lounge.
“The Volkswagen Sales team will be supporting each of the Corporate Business Centres’ dealerships with dedicated corporate fleet support, a Key Accounts Manager for management consulting, gap analysis and reporting as well as customer value proposition,” added Knapp.
Eight dealerships in Gauteng, three in KwaZulu-Natal, two in the Western Cape, one in Bloemfontein and one in Port Elizabeth are the new Corporate Business Centres.
Dunlop Tyres South Africa has completed a R1.7 billion investment programme at its uMnambithi (Ladysmith) manufacturing facility, introducing new manufacturing technology and expanding production capabilities at the plant.
Mahindra & Mahindra has unveiled the Scorpio Lifestyler, a midsize lifestyle bakkie derived from the Global Pik Up concept first shown in Cape Town in 2023.
The South African automotive industry has gained some breathing space following the latest move by the United States Senate to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA, to the end of 2028.
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Geely has joined the Volkswagen and Audi Used dealership in Rustenburg, expanding the Super Group operation into a three-brand dealership under the leadership of Dealer Principal Ryan Pepler.
Hyundai East Rand has been honoured as one of the 2026 Hyundai Global Top 100 Dealerships, placing it among the highest‑performing Hyundai dealerships worldwide.
Hyundai Springfield Park has capped an exceptional year by earning a place among Hyundai Motor Company’s 2026 Global Top 100 Dealerships, adding international recognition to its title as Hyundai Automotive South Africa’s Overall Dealer of the Year for 2025.
