In July General Motors South Africa (GMSA) sold 4 947 vehicles, achieving a market share of 9.1%. The locally produced products remain GMSA's top volume runners with the Isuzu KB at 1 299, followed by Chevrolet Utility which came in at 1294 units and the Chevrolet Spark at 381. Meanwhile the new Opel line-up continues to gain momentum with encouraging performances from Corsa and Mokka. Year to date (YTD) Opel sales volumes are up 81.8% "We are expecting to continue the upward trend with … [Read more...] about Opel Sales Continue to Grow
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Delivering Soccer Dreams in the Kalahari
Teachers from eight local schools in the Kalahari recently participated in coaching clinics facilitated by the Dreamfields Project. Held at a school in Rietfontein in the Mier Local Municipality in the Northern Cape, the "coach the coaches" one-day workshop is an initiative made possible by the Port Elizabeth based Chevrolet Ute Force in partnership with Dreamfields Project, the Non-Government Organisation that brings soccer development and soccer kit to disadvantaged schools. The coaching … [Read more...] about Delivering Soccer Dreams in the Kalahari
Employees pack meals for Madiba Day
Port Elizabeth - Employees at General Motors South Africa (GMSA) traded their vehicle production line to work on a food-packing line when they volunteered their time to help the less fortunate for Mandela Day. This is the second year that GMSA employees packed meals for the humanitarian relief organisation, Stop Hunger Now Southern Africa (SHN SA). This year 180 employees packed a total of 20 088 meals in Port Elizabeth. Their counterparts from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban … [Read more...] about Employees pack meals for Madiba Day
Isuzu and GM Agreement
Port Elizabeth - On Friday GM and Isuzu Motors Ltd. announced the further strengthening of their relationship through confirmation that a framework agreement has been signed, focused on increasing co-operation and the level of involvement of Isuzu in GM's South Africa's operations. The main objective of this agreement is to ensure that the South African manufacturing operation is well positioned to assemble light commercial vehicles at high volume for both domestic and export markets, while … [Read more...] about Isuzu and GM Agreement
Blue Bulls in PE
The Vodacom Blue Bulls rugby team visited the General Motors South Africa (GMSA) Struandale plant today to experience first-hand how the one ton Isuzu KB is assembled on the Isuzu General Assembly Line. Isuzu is the official vehicle sponsor of the Vodacom Blue Bulls. Players were in Port Elizabeth today ahead of their clash with the Eastern Province Kings at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday. … [Read more...] about Blue Bulls in PE
Five consecutive months increase in sales
Total industry sales for new vehicles came in at 50 251 units for June down 4.8% compared to June last year. General Motors South Africa (GMSA) sold a total of 5 024 units with a market share of 10%, an increase of 0.2% compared to the previous month. Opel sales were 122% up on June 2014 with notable performances from the trio of new comers the ADAM, Corsa, and Mokka with 169, 277, 191 units respectively. "Our three new Germans continue to find favour with buyers. ADAM, Corsa and Mokka … [Read more...] about Five consecutive months increase in sales
Propella to empower local businesses
Propella, a new initiative aimed at supporting and developing businesses in Nelson Mandela Bay, was launched at its new premises in Walmer Boulevard, South End on Wednesday. Born from a need to establish an incubator to support and stimulate technology-based innovation companies, Propella came about as a joint venture between Innovolve, a wholly owned commercialisation company of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) and Engeli Enterprise Development (EDD), a private sector … [Read more...] about Propella to empower local businesses
Serengeti offers exclusivity and value
Port Elizabeth - Following on the success of the Midnite Edition introduced in August 2014, Isuzu is launching another special model in its local line-up, this time paying homage to the magical and mystical Serengeti. "Based on the flagship KB 300 LX Double Cab, the new SERENGETI Special Edition continues Isuzu's heritage of special models in South Africa. Just as Isuzu's toughness and reliability are legendary and well known to those who seek the ultimate adventure, the special edition … [Read more...] about Serengeti offers exclusivity and value
Coveted awards for local manufacturer
Port Elizabeth: Chevrolet and Isuzu received high recognition in the 2015 Ipsos Quality Awards for sales and service experience in the automotive industry as two of the top performing light commercial and passenger vehicle sales brands. 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 Car (PC) Purchasing Experience PC Servicing Experience Light … [Read more...] about Coveted awards for local manufacturer
Pressure on Consumers shows in vehicle sales
NAAMSA new vehicle sales figures released this week show the market in line with GMSA's expectations for the month with a total of 47 868 units. The pressure on consumers and the economy in general are definitely reflected in these industry sales numbers. May 2015 industry volumes were 3.2% below the corresponding period in 2014, contributing to a year to date industry which is 1.3% below 2014. General Motors South Africa (GMSA) sold a total of 4 696 vehicles, achieving a market share of … [Read more...] about Pressure on Consumers shows in vehicle sales
Help for the needy during cold winter months
With Winter stretching out its icy grip over the Eastern Cape, the Community Chest today launched its annual Winter Woolly Week. The aim of Winter Woolly Week is to assist people in disadvantaged communities in the province who are adversely affected during the cold winter months. The project was started by Community Chest in 1995 after discovering the huge need for warm clothing, blankets and food. For the past five years General Motors South Africa (GMSA) has been a proud partner in … [Read more...] about Help for the needy during cold winter months
Financial Education Workshop
Port Elizabeth - In a series of financial wellness sessions, General Motors South Africa (GMSA) this week hosted a financial education workshop for the GMSA retirees and the Zinyonka Development Project, a community entrepreneur programme. Presented by Absa Bank, the aim of the session was to provide and equip individuals with the correct knowledge and skills required to make informed financial and business decisions, including basic consumer rights and responsibilities and how to act on them … [Read more...] about Financial Education Workshop
More than 2.7 million GM vehicles produced in South Africa
Port Elizabeth - This week General Motors celebrates 500 million vehicles built globally over the past 106 years - the most by any automaker to date. GM is the first vehicle manufacturer to achieve this milestone and remains focused on being the most valued automaker in the world. While GM celebrates this achievement, General Motors South Africa (GMSA) is proud to have produced 2.76 million of these vehicles in the country since it started manufacturing operations in 1926. Ian Nicholls, … [Read more...] about More than 2.7 million GM vehicles produced in South Africa
Germans lead GMSA sales push
The April NAAMSA new vehicles sales showed a decrease of 10 913 units vs March 2015. Total industry volume was 44 503 units, down 3.3 percent vs April 2014. The main factor behind the significantly lower sales this April was the number of public holidays. General Motors South Africa (GMSA) recorded total sales of 4169 units and an overall market share of 9.4 percent. Despite the significant drop in sales compared to March 2015, Opel, Chevrolet, and Isuzu continue a positive trend in 2015, … [Read more...] about Germans lead GMSA sales push
Mario A. Spangenberg
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Mario A. Spangenberg from GMSA: Visiting GM's operations in Dubai with GM President Dan Ammann, Jacoby announced the formation of the new GM Africa and Middle East Operations, to be headed by Mario A. Spangenberg, the current GM Africa president and managing director, from June 1, 2015. Combining its Africa and Middle East Operations into one business unit better positions General Motors (GM) to maximize the opportunities in … [Read more...] about Mario A. Spangenberg
