As manufacturing industries have become more and more dependent on computerised and robotic machinery, the need to align its skills base has also increased. To this end, General Motors South Africa (GMSA) has been partnering with the local university, the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), to ensure the required skills are developed for motor manufacturing in Port Elizabeth. According to GMSA's Training and Organisational Development Manager, Wayne Osborne, the eight year … [Read more...] about Supporting Vital Skills Base for local Automotive Industry
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GMSA names five best SA dealers
General Motors South Africa (GMSA) named their five best dealers in the country over the weekend, at the annual dealer meeting held in Durban. Annually, dealers are recognised for their performance based on vehicle and parts sales, service, customer satisfaction and facility standards. They have to achieve 100% compliance in in all areas relating to the business. This year, dealers were awarded in five categories that is, Multiple Dealer Area (MDA), Major, Medium, Small and Rural. "We … [Read more...] about GMSA names five best SA dealers
Twenty years with 1.5 Million Kilometres on the clock and still going strong
The trustworthy Isuzu with its slogan "Isuzu Delivers" lives up to this promise every single day according to Oudtshoorn resident, Gerhard du Toit. Du Toit is so confident in his Isuzu bakkie that he uses it to run his courier business, Roadrunner, every day. He said his brother first bought the bakkie in 1997, a demo model with only 7000 kilometres on the clock. "When I decided to retire in 2003 I needed a reliable vehicle to start my courier business and I decided to buy my brother's … [Read more...] about Twenty years with 1.5 Million Kilometres on the clock and still going strong
New vehicle sales expected to decline further
Total vehicle industry sales for February totaled 48 149 units as reported by NAAMSA. The overall industry was 8.1% down versus February 2015, which is consistent with the year to date decline of 7.6%. Passenger car sales for the month were down 6.1% vs February 2015 with sales to rental companies partially offsetting the declining sales through the dealer channel. Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) sales were down 13.1% in February, however we expect some recovery in LCV sales in March with new … [Read more...] about New vehicle sales expected to decline further
Opel ecoFLEX Engine awarded Powertrain of the Year
Port Elizabeth - Opel's three-cylinder ecoFLEX engine has been singled out by South African motoring magazine - CAR - as the best of its ilk. In their March issue, which features the editors' annual Best Buy choices, they selected the turbopetrol one-litre - which does duty in both the ADAM and Corsa ranges - as their Powertrain of the Year. They lauded it for its "gutsy performance and frugal consumption," and went on to describe it as "a prime example of engine downsizing." They also … [Read more...] about Opel ecoFLEX Engine awarded Powertrain of the Year
Employees Unite to Send Water to Drought Stricken Areas
Employees at General Motors South Africa (GMSA) recently joined the nationwide campaign to donate water to people living in drought-stricken areas. When the request to donate water was sent out to employees they immediately took up the challenge to assist. A total of 1 511 Litres of water were collected, from 1L to 5L bottles. The water was dispatched to the Barkley East and Rhodes in the Eastern Cape. According to Gishma Johnson, GMSA Corporate Communications Manager, actions like … [Read more...] about Employees Unite to Send Water to Drought Stricken Areas
Only 50 AdamS for South Africa
Port Elizabeth - Opel has introduced the range topping ADAM S to South Africa with only 50 units allocated to our market. The ADAM S completes the ADAM line-up with the newcomer positioned to attract young buyers who seek a compact and agile car with an overtly performance oriented personality. With 110kW and 220Nm from its turbocharged 1,4 litre Ecotec engine, and an unladen mass of 1 178 kilograms, the ADAM S delivers specific output exceeding 74 kW / litre. The ADAM S is available in … [Read more...] about Only 50 AdamS for South Africa
Top Body Repairers Awarded
Well equipped, skilled and highly trained to repair all General Motors vehicles that require collision, scratch and dent repairs. These are all traits of the dedicated men and women who work as GM Approved Body Repairers. The winners of the Autobody Speed Shop and the Body Repairer categories of the GM Approved Body Repairer Program were recently awarded for their outstanding service delivery at the annual GM Body Repairer conference. Donovin Soobramoney from Tutuka Motor Lab in … [Read more...] about Top Body Repairers Awarded
New Vehicle Sales drop to lowest in almost 5 years
The overall industry was down 6.9 percent versus the same period last year, despite surprisingly high rental sales, of which accounted for one in four passenger vehicles sold. General Motors South Africa (GMSA) posted total sales of 3 437 units in January. A key highlight for GMSA last month was the locally produced Chevrolet Spark which sold 1 018 units. "The January sales results are a clear indication that consumers are under pressure due to the increase in interest rates general … [Read more...] about New Vehicle Sales drop to lowest in almost 5 years
GMSA Bucks Trend
General Motors South Africa (GMSA) finished 2015 off on a strong note, posting the best sales results of the year for Chevrolet, Opel and Isuzu. In December, GMSA sold a total of 5 231 vehicles achieving a market share of 10.6%. Although NAAMSA domestic sales declined by 4.2% vs December last year, GMSA posted a sales gain of 18.6% versus December last year. Sales were mainly driven by a superb performance in the Light Commercial Vehicle segment having sold 2 054 Isuzu KBs and just under a 1 … [Read more...] about GMSA Bucks Trend
Sixty years on the job
Port Elizabeth - "I have been going to the office for 60 years but I have never worked for a day in my life. I enjoyed every single day." These were the words of Walter Martin (80), who retired this week after spending sixty years selling General Motors vehicles on the West Rand at his family dealership, Tommy Martin. Martin loved his work so much that he often joked by telling staff he has a coffin at the office in case they needed to carry him out. Tommy Martin started as a service … [Read more...] about Sixty years on the job
We give back
"We give back" is the mantra that General Motors South Africa (GMSA) employees live by. When the Christmas trees, filled with tags for disadvantaged children, are set up a month before Christmas at all GMSA sites, employees rush to grab their tag in order to bring joy to the lives to the littles ones. This project saw over 300 gifts under the trees that were donated to the Community Chest to distribute to four different children's homes in Port Elizabeth. Every year employees … [Read more...] about We give back
GM Greening IDZ
Employees at General Motors South Africa's (GMSA) Parts and Distribution Centre (PDC) got their hands dirty recently when they participated in a new landscaping project. Situated in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), the landscaping project is aimed at rehabilitating non-vegetated land within GMSA's site using indigenous and endangered plants from the IDZ nursery programme. General Motors is noted to be the first tenant to make use of this nursery which demonstrate the strong … [Read more...] about GM Greening IDZ
Festive Treat for General Motors Retirees
General Motors South Africa (GMSA) once again spread some festive cheer to the company's retirees this year by presenting them with Spar vouchers. A total of 1700 Spar vouchers were distributed to the value of R1.2 million. Retiree, Mr Freddie Habbet (82) said, "I am extremely grateful to General Motors for the generous donation. This voucher will come in very handy over the festive season. I am grateful to have worked for a company that still looks after me and my family long after I … [Read more...] about Festive Treat for General Motors Retirees
Best of the Best
The exciting new Opel Corsa won the Best of the Best Award in the Best Budget Buy segment by South Africa's biggest newspaper, The Star. The Corsa surpassed five competitor vehicles to claim top spot going up against the likes of Honda Jazz, Mazda2, Suzuki Celerio, Toyota Aygo and VW Up. The Corsa was awarded for its impressive build quality as well as a more refined and roomy cabin for a B-segment hatchback according to Independent Media's team of motoring journalists. Boasting Opel's … [Read more...] about Best of the Best
