The future of mobility is green and electric, of this there should be no doubt. As the first automotive manufacturer to commit to the Paris Agreement, Volkswagen Group knows and understands this well. The Group has set ambitious targets and has invested significantly to become a global leader in e-mobility. In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), ...
Read More »Stellantis Middle East and Africa Flaunts Strong 2022 Results, Pushes ‘Dare Forward 2030’ Strategic Plan at Full Speed
Stellantis Middle East and Africa (MEA) flaunts its key Full Year 2022 results and showed its progress in implementing the Company’s Dare Forward 2030 ambitious strategic plan for the coming decade, a plan that will drive the Company to leadership in market share, customer experience and energy transition. In September ...
Read More »Tata International Celebrates Six Decades of Operations, Marks 45 Years in Africa
First company to introduce a five-year best-in-class standard warranty on its entire commercial vehicle range in Africa The year 2022 marked a milestone in the journey of Tata International as the company reached 60 years since its inception and 45 years on African soil. Tata International Africa (TIA) has become ...
Read More »AAAM Appoints Bernhard Manson-Kullin as Project Manager for Component Manufacturing
The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has appointed Bernhard Manson-Kullin as a Project Manager responsible for Component Manufacturing . His appointment takes effect from October 1, 2022. The primary objective of this role, according to AAAM, is to develop and grow component manufacturing in Africa through the value chain and to ...
Read More »Volkswagen Moves to Bolster Dominance in A0 Segment With New Polo Sedan
The only sedan in the Volkswagen model range, the new Polo Sedan, is now available for sale at Volkswagen dealerships. The Volkswagen Polo Sedan, which is manufactured in Pune, India, has sold 44 267 units in the local market since its launch in 2011. The new Polo Sedan is set ...
Read More »PHOTO NEWS: Suzuki by VCZ Partners FIRST National Bank on Vehicle Financing in Zambia
Suzuki by Vehicle Centre Zambia (VCZ) recently sealed a partnership deal where FIRST National Bank will provide customers with flexible and affordable financing for their brand new vehicles.
Read More »Winners Emerge in 2022 Pan−African (Re)insurance Journalism Awards
The 7th edition of the awards sees a return to in-person format with a ceremony bursting with ‘firsts’ Continental Reinsurance Plc, Friday night, announced the winners of the 7th pan-African (re)insurance journalism awards at an in-person event in Lagos, after two years of virtual events, One of the many firsts of the ...
Read More »Mobile Payments in Africa Continue to Grow in Popularity, Proving Importance of Local Payment Methods
Mobile payments in sub-Saharan Africa are predicted to grow by over 60 per cent in the next five years, showcasing that Local Payment Methods like these are key for more expansive e-commerce opportunities. The total value of mobile money transactions in emerging markets is predicted to exceed $870 billion in ...
Read More »Nissan Patrol @ 70: Celebrating People Behind The Wheel With #PatrolLegends
As part of ongoing celebrations around the 70th anniversary of the iconic Nissan Patrol, Nissan has launched a new platform to recognise those who have helped build the SUV’s rich legacy. Titled ‘Patrol Legends’, it spotlights stories from around the world, underlining the role of those who have sat behind ...
Read More »Modernity Meets Sophistication, Refinement in New Range Rover
Range Rover is the original luxury SUV and has defined the breed for more than 50 years, combining serene comfort and composure with unparalleled presence and sophistication. The fifth-generation Range Rover takes Land Rover’s modernist design philosophy to the next level, with a contemporary interpretation of its trademark profile to ...
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