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 MasterDrive team marked the organisation’s 25th anniversary during a team get-together.
Memories spanning the last 25 years were shared and appreciation expressed for the integral people and events that shaped MasterDrive into what it is today.
The CEO of MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert, says it was a proud moment to look back over the 25-year history and reflect on triumphs and tribulations. “From where MasterDrive started as a small operation with employees wearing multiple hats to where we are today, is testament to our strength and pride in what we deliver as an organisation.
“MasterDrive started with a focus on just one aspect of road safety, which evolved into a suite of services with a comprehensive focus on road safety. We have team members who started this journey with us 25 years ago and are still a part of the organisation today.”
It is not just the MasterDrive team marking the 25th anniversary. “We are giving away over R50 000 in cash and other prizes. Anyone can enter to qualify for one of these unique and rewarding prizes by simply completing a 2-minute entry.
“We want this momentous occasion to be something that is shared with others who interact with MasterDrive. The team selected several important (and also enjoyable) prizes to commemorate the 25th anniversary.”
• To enter and be in the running to win one of these prizes, click here to submit your entry: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5Y8N98T
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.
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.
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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.