Chery names its first bakkie Grootman
Chery has named its first bakkie for South Africa Grootman, a name chosen by South Africans. The model is planned to make its local debut in the first quarter of 2027.
- Product News
- 2 October 2026
The first ever virtual Finance & Insurance (F&I) Summit takes place on Tuesday, 18 May 2021.
Join hundreds of F&I managers, auto dealers and insurers to learn about the latest trends, opportunities, and regulatory updates within the F&I space.
With the continual implementation of new and revised insurance laws, as well as the need for F&I professionals to maintain their CPD points on an annual basis, event specialists Creative Space Media together with key sponsors National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA), Absa, Lightstone Auto, Motorvaps and MiX Telematics are hosting this first ever virtual F&I conference.
Bringing together the best and brightest executives in auto finance and insurance, this event will provide industry stakeholders with up-to-date information, innovative sales techniques, and opportunities to help navigate the year ahead.
The dynamic programme will include local and international experts, leading industry stakeholders, motivational speakers, and highly regarded sales experts.
The event will include a plenary, breakaway sessions and virtual expo with attendance earning delegates up to 8 hours of their total annual required CPD points.
Topics to be discussed include:
Tickets to the F&I Summit cost R 350 excluding VAT which includes full access and log in details to the virtual event, exhibition, and breakaway sessions as well as the allocation and processing of CPD points.
Be in the front row to learn more about how F&I productivity can thrive.
Register here to book your virtual seat: https://form.jotform.com/210732057316549.
South Africa’s new vehicle market recorded aggregate domestic sales of 61 645 units in September 2026, an increase of 12.7% compared with the 54 706 units sold during September 2025.
SA Auto Week 2026 is scheduled to take place in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, from 13 to 16 October, with the event marking five years of SA Auto Week.
South Africa’s domestic new-vehicle market strengthened in September, recording 61 645 sales, its highest monthly total of 2026. Sales increased by 3 747 vehicles, or 6.5%, from August’s originally reported total and were 12.7% higher than in September 2025.