Isuzu Trucks South Africa (ITSA) this week celebrated a major milestone when the 30 000th Isuzu truck rolled off the production line at General Motors South Africa's (GMSA) Kempston Road plant. This milestone was achieved during an eight year period of production under ITSA, after a joint venture for truck manufacturing was formed between Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan and GMSA. The consolidated company was then named Isuzu Trucks South Africa (Pty) Limited. According to Marchand Mc … [Read more...] about Employees celebrate 30 000th truck to roll off the line
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Denise van Huysteen
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Denise van Huysteen from GMSA who has been elected to chair GM's International Women's Council Plans to ensure that the General Motors Women's Council priorities becomes fully integrated within the company's overall business strategy is high on the agenda of the newly appointed General Motors International (GMI) chairperson, Denise Van Huyssteen. Van Huyssteen, the General Manager of Communications and PR for GM markets in … [Read more...] about Denise van Huysteen
Limited Edition Rocks
Opel has added a limited edition derivative of the Opel ADAM to its South African line-up, the ADAM Rocks. Inspired by parkour sports, the ADAM Rocks is about self-expression and combines the resilience and agility of a mini-CUV (Cross Utility Vehicle) with the freedom of open air driving. The uniquely charismatic Opel ADAM Rocks, with its tougher and more masculine appearance, is a city sized, rural friendly all-rounder that inspires a whole new breed of urban adventurers. The ADAM Rocks … [Read more...] about Limited Edition Rocks
Celebrating a quarter million PE Utes
The 250 000th Chevrolet Utility rolled off the production line at the Struandale plant in Port Elizabeth today. The quarter of a millionth unit, a 1.8 Utility SPORT, marks a 17 year production period of one of South Africa's most loved light commercial vehicles. Now in its third generation, the Chevrolet Utility is built with the South African customer in mind, a reliable vehicle for work and leisure. "We are proud of the fact that this is a South African built bakkie. Our Struandale … [Read more...] about Celebrating a quarter million PE Utes
GMSA bucks vehicle sales trends
General Motors South Africa (GMSA) has sold 5 301 units in October 2015 up 3% from last month and posting the best sales results since October 2013. This against the backdrop of industry sales dropping 2%. (See: Worrying downward trend in Vehicle Sales and Exports) Sales were mainly driven by South Africa's favorite sub one-ton bakkie, the Chevrolet Utility, coming in just under 2 000 units, the highest volume since April 2008. Also notable, fueled by the recently launched range, the Isuzu KB … [Read more...] about GMSA bucks vehicle sales trends
Employees ‘Touch a Life’
A donation of medical equipment by General Motors South Africa (GMSA) will go a long way in saving the lives of children with respiratory distress and pneumonia at New Somerset Hospital in the Western Cape. The handover of a high flow nasal oxygen unit was driven by GMSA's Employee Benefits Division through its Health and Wellness programme, whose mantra 'Touch a Life' extends beyond employees to include an all-round focus on the health and wellness of the company's extended … [Read more...] about Employees ‘Touch a Life’
Thai Embassy Visit to GMSA (Business)
Delegates and officials of the Royal Thai Embassy visiting the General Motors South Africa (GMSA) Struandale plant in Port Elizabeth. Dr Chakarin Komolsiri (front), GMSA General Manager of Manufacturing Operations, Clayton Whitaker (right) and Minister Counsellor of the Thai Embassy, Chavanol Phivnil (left). Date: October 08, 2015 12:29 Click here for more: MyPE Images - MyPE (Latest images) Many more PE Images here. … [Read more...] about Thai Embassy Visit to GMSA (Business)
Thai Diplomats visit PE automotive plant
Delegates and officials of the Royal Thai Embassy this week visited the General Motors South Africa (GMSA) Struandale plant in Port Elizabeth. The delegation was led by Dr Chakarin Komolsiri, Trade Commissioner of the Thai Embassy. According to Komolsiri Thailand is one of the biggest suppliers of automotive components to South Africa. He said Thailand was constantly looking at ways to boost their exports to South Africa and to strengthen relationships with South African businesses. Thai … [Read more...] about Thai Diplomats visit PE automotive plant
Chev bucks trend
General Motors South Africa (GMSA) sold 5 149 vehicles in September 2015, coming in at fourth position on the National Automobile Association Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) sales rankings. Brian Olson, GMSA Vice President for Vehicle Sales Service and Marketing, said "Overall industry dealer sales were surprisingly strong, due to high levels of support to stimulate the market. This is an unsustainable sales rate and we still see the market finishing 2015 around 600 000 units, down 6% … [Read more...] about Chev bucks trend
Top technicians get ready for final round of competition
The final round of General Motors South Africa's (GMSA) Top Technician Skills Awards takes place in Port Elizabeth this week. Across its 133 dealerships countrywide, GMSA invited technicians to participate in the challenge. The five technicians who made it through to the final round are: Govender Dharmalingum (South Coast Motors, KwaZulu-Natal), Stefan de Wet (Reeds N1 City, Cape Town), Jaun Smit (Simpson Motors Phalaborwa), Quintin Vermeulen (Williams Hunt Pretoria) and Seun Venter (Tommy … [Read more...] about Top technicians get ready for final round of competition
The first female calibrator on the African continent
Port Elizabeth - A General Motors South Africa (GMSA) employee soared to the top of her field recently when she became the first certified female calibrator on the African Continent. Sue-Ann Lewack (39) is now leading the way in the motor manufacturing industry, an industry which is still largely dominated by men. Lewack placed a further feather in her cap by completing her certification in the shortest possible time of seven months. The certification normally takes a year and a half to … [Read more...] about The first female calibrator on the African continent
GMSA wins coveted Environmental Award
Port Elizabeth - Continuous efforts to reduce waste and pollution and to re-use and recycle material from its daily operations have landed General Motors South Africa (GMSA) an award at the recent prestigious Exporter of the Year ceremony. The motor manufacturing giant walked off with the SJM Flex award in the environmental category. According to Ncedisa Mzuzu, General Motors Environmental Group Manager, Africa, GMSA's success is attributed to a number of efficiencies in key focus areas … [Read more...] about GMSA wins coveted Environmental Award
GMSA Bucks Industry Trend
General Motors South Africa (GMSA) sold 5 155 vehicles in the country last month, up 4% versus July 2015. According to the National Automobile Association Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) sales rankings, the industry reported sales down 5.5% versus July 2015. According to Brian Olson, GMSA Vice President for Vehicles Sales, Service and Marketing, Opel continued to grow with volumes increasing by 76% versus the same period last year. Meanwhile, the recently launched Chevrolet Cruze … [Read more...] about GMSA Bucks Industry Trend
The Best Social Housing Project in South Africa
The Fairview Link housing project initiated by the General Motors South Africa (GMSA) Foundation recently scooped the coveted Govan Mbeki award when it was named best Social Housing Project in South Africa. The prestigious Govan Mbeki award recognises best practice in delivering innovative solutions to social problems in areas of affordable rental housing. Situated in Fairview, Port Elizabeth, the project is the second housing development that was spearheaded by the foundation to win this … [Read more...] about The Best Social Housing Project in South Africa
Empowering female employees
As August marks Women's Month, General Motors South Africa (GMSA) proudly reflects on the activities of the company's Women's Council, a year after launching the initiative. The role of the Women's Council, which is a global GM initiative, is to empower female employees through training, mentoring, career information and advice as well as industry and product knowledge, explained Denise van Huyssteen, GM Africa Communication Manager and chairman of the Women's Council at GMSA. Over the … [Read more...] about Empowering female employees
