Port Elizabeth - General Motors South Africa's (GMSA) has been declared a 100% landfill-free organisation, with its two manufacturing sites in Port Elizabeth recently joining its non-manufacturing facilities in achieving zero waste to landfill - four years ahead of GM's global deadline of 2020. GMSA's manufacturing plants in Struandale and in Kempston Road have followed its Parts Distribution Centre (PDC), in the Coega Industrial Development Zone, and its Vehicle Conversion and Distribution … [Read more...] about GMSA achieves total landfill-free validation
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Developing Vital Engineering Skills Base Amongst Women
Port Elizabeth - Young industrial engineer, Elisabeth Malatji attributes her confidence she has developed in manufacturing to the Women in Engineering Leadership Association (WELA). Malatji, a Graduate in Training at General Motors South Africa (GMSA), is one of the women who have received invaluable support during her under-graduate years from the WELA programme. This programme is a joint initiative between the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) and the manufacturing, … [Read more...] about Developing Vital Engineering Skills Base Amongst Women
Wildlife Habitat Certification for Struandale plant
Port Elizabeth - General Motors South Africa's (GMSA) Struandale plant has received its conservation certification for Invasive Species Control from the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC). The WHC Conservation Certification program provides a structure for cooperative efforts among management, employees and community members to create, conserve, and restore wildlife habitats on corporate lands. The Struandale plant earned its certification for its efforts in establishing its own framework for … [Read more...] about Wildlife Habitat Certification for Struandale plant
Sixth Generation Bakkie gets Facelift
General Motors South Africa (GMSA) has started delivering a facelifted version of the sixth generation Isuzu KB to approved dealers in Southern Africa. The 2016 Isuzu KB boasts some styling changes to the front fascia and rear tailgate as well as a redesigned instrument gauge cluster. Some of the key changes for the 2016 KB are: New front fascia design including changes to bonnet, radiator grille and fog lamps New headlamps with projector and integrated LED day time running lights on … [Read more...] about Sixth Generation Bakkie gets Facelift
Opel Astra Named as South African Car of the Year Finalist
GMSA's Opel Astra, the reigning European Car of the Year, has been selected as a finalist for the 2017 Wesbank South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition. This is the second successive year in which an Opel has been named COTY finalist in South Africa after ADAM and Corsa were voted as finalists last year. The Astra which was launched in South Africa in April this year has received great accolades from local as well as international media. Packed with segment leading safety, … [Read more...] about Opel Astra Named as South African Car of the Year Finalist
GM Commits to 100 Percent Renewable Energy by 2050
GM has pledged to source global electricity from wind, sun and landfill gas, joins RE100 General Motors plans to generate or source all electrical power for its 350 operations in 59 countries with 100 percent renewable energy - such as wind, sun and landfill gas - by 2050. "Establishing a 100 percent renewable energy goal helps us better serve society by reducing environmental impact," said GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra. "This pursuit of renewable energy benefits our customers and … [Read more...] about GM Commits to 100 Percent Renewable Energy by 2050
Sharing Success with Women
Port Elizabeth - In the spirit of celebrating women during Women's Month, General Motors South Africa's (GMSA) human resources (HR) manager launched a journal containing career advice, called Sharing Success. Inspired by the number of women in top leadership positions in her own company whilst attending the Global Women's Leadership Summit in Detroit last year, HR manager, Luaneta Logie, decided it was time to share their success with aspiring young professionals within the company. "I … [Read more...] about Sharing Success with Women
ISUZU Tops Ipsos Quality Awards
Isuzu was named one of the top performing brands by customers in the latest Ipsos Quality Awards for sales and service experience in the Light Commercial Vehicle segment. The coveted Ipsos awards measure the vehicle owners' satisfaction when purchasing and servicing a vehicle and recognition is given to top achievers in the following categories: Passenger Vehicle (PC) Purchasing Experience PC Servicing Experience Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) Purchasing Experience LCV Servicing … [Read more...] about ISUZU Tops Ipsos Quality Awards
Lives of Primary School Learners Improved
The beloved global icon, Nelson Mandela, once said 'Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.' With this in mind, and in celebrating Mandela Day this week, General Motors South Africa (GMSA) ploughed its efforts into education initiatives at the Adolph Schauder Primary School in Schauderville. As the beneficiary of the company's 2016 Adopt-a-School programme, Adolph Schauder Primary School was abuzz with 67 Minutes for Mandela activities. GMSA executives, … [Read more...] about Lives of Primary School Learners Improved
GMSA awards Stateline Pressed Metal quality award
General Motors South Africa (GMSA) has awarded Stateline Pressed Metal (SPM) with its prestigious Supplier Quality Excellence award. GMSA has a mission to design, build and sell the world’s best vehicles with the highest levels of quality and safety on the road. Achieving this mission depends largely on the quality of the parts produced day in and day out. SPM is a Tier One supplier to GMSA and supplies a number of parts for its Isuzu and passenger vehicle range, which are manufactured … [Read more...] about GMSA awards Stateline Pressed Metal quality award
Louis Maritz Lands Top Job in Israel
Heading up GM in Israel. Louis Maritz has been appointed the new General Manager of Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing (VSSM) for General Motors (GM) in Israel. Local General Motors South Africa (GMSA) employee, Louis Maritz, has been appointed the new General Manager of Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing (VSSM) for GM in Israel, effective 1 July 2016. The 47-year-old Industrial Engineer has been with the company for 21 years and has worked extensively in manufacturing, supplier … [Read more...] about Louis Maritz Lands Top Job in Israel
Zero Waste to Landfill for GMSA’s Parts Distribution Centre
General Motors South Africa's (GMSA) Parts Distribution Centre (PDC), situated in the Coega Industrial Development Zone near Port Elizabeth, has recently been declared landfill free. The 37 000 square metre world class warehouse is the first of GM's global facilities to be recognised with this achievement this year and is the company's 43rd non-manufacturing site to become landfill free. The warehouse accommodates about 144 000 part numbers and dispatches parts and accessories to 113 dealers … [Read more...] about Zero Waste to Landfill for GMSA’s Parts Distribution Centre
For those who say; “Women Drivers!”
Safe braking distances, slalom demonstrations, tyre care and defensive driving were among the driving techniques women were taught at the recent advance driving workshop held at Aldo Scribante race track. Hosted by General Motors South Africa's (GMSA) Women's Council for female employees and female media members, the course was presented by Tschops Sipuka, former South African motorsport racing champion. Sipuka's theory session included defensive driving methods, tips on protecting oneself … [Read more...] about For those who say; “Women Drivers!”
Good sales month for Chevrolet Spark & Opel Corsa
General Motors South Africa (GMSA) remains a firm favourite amongst South African car buyers, coming in fourth in the May NAAMSA sales results. With three consecutive months of increased market share, at a dealer sales level. GMSA sold a total of 3 290 units at NAAMSA level, recording the second best dealer Market share for Chevrolet, Opel and Isuzu this year. Notable performers for GMSA in May were the Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Spark, Opel Corsa, Isuzu KB, and Chevrolet Utility. The newly … [Read more...] about Good sales month for Chevrolet Spark & Opel Corsa
Tough Automotive Trading Conditions Continue
April sales results released by NAAMSA show an overall total market of 40 390 for the month, a decline of 9.2% versus April 2015. The passenger car market was down 13.2% versus last year, further evidence of the increasing pressure facing consumers. Passenger car sales of 26 077 units for the month represent the lowest monthly sales recorded in five years. Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) fared better than passenger cars with sales of 12 192 units. LCV sales were down only 0.1% in April … [Read more...] about Tough Automotive Trading Conditions Continue
