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Ian Nicholls

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  Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Ian Nicholls from GMSA: Today General Motors announced the appointment of Ian Nicholls as President and Managing Director of GM's South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa and Israel operations, effective 01 June 2015. This move is part of the company's consolidation of its Africa and Middle East operations. Based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Nicholls will assume responsibility for the company's manufacturing, sales and … [Read more...] about Ian Nicholls

Opel’s first ever compact SUV

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The all-new Opel Mokka - Opel's first-ever sub-compact SUV - makes its South African debut at the end of March. Mokka, which has received unprecedented international acclaim with orders in Europe in 2014 easily surpassing the 240 000 units mark, is the third of the 'new Germans' from Opel to be launched in South Africa in just three months. "The all-new Opel Mokka is an exciting addition to the Opel portfolio and follows ADAM and Corsa as a truly adaptable lifestyle option," comments … [Read more...] about Opel’s first ever compact SUV

Increased market share for GMSA

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The NAAMSA February 2015 total industry sales came in at 52 368 units representing a 1.1% increase versus the same period last year in line with market expectations. New vehicle sales for General Motors South Africa totalled 4 772, translating into 9.1% market share. GMSA grew volume at a faster pace than the industry when comparing February to January - GMSA volume increased by 9.3% versus an industry which grew just 0.2%. Top sellers for GMSA included the new Opel ADAM - with 280 units … [Read more...] about Increased market share for GMSA

Elvis Mongezi Hermans

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  Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Elvis Mongezi Hermans from gmsa: General Motors South Africa (GMSA) announced the appointment of Elvis Mongezi Hermans as the General Manager Human Resources, Government Relations & Public Policy effective 1 April 2015. This new position came about with the departure of Chris Thexton who will be joining Vauxhall in the United Kingdom as HR Director after more than 25 years with the company. Hermans joined … [Read more...] about Elvis Mongezi Hermans

Fifth-generation Opel Corsa arrives in South Africa

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The all new fifth generation Opel Corsa will reach Opel dealerships in South Africa in March. The local introduction comes just four months after the Corsa's international premier at last year's Paris Motor Show. The Opel Corsa has established itself as a perennial bestseller through four model generations spanning 32 years, with over 12.4 million units sold globally. Together with the Astra, it is Opel's most popular model, accounting for over a quarter of the company's sales every year. The … [Read more...] about Fifth-generation Opel Corsa arrives in South Africa

Xoliswa Ndungane

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Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Xoliswa Ndungane from GMSA: General Motors South Africa (GMSA) has appointed a new General Manager of Marketing, effective 01 February 2015. Xoliswa Ndungane, who brings with her a wealth of industry expertise to head up the department, joins GMSA as part of a career which spans twenty years. Originally from Umtata and having grown up in Port Elizabeth, Ndungane attended Woodridge College in Port Elizabeth and holds a BCOM … [Read more...] about Xoliswa Ndungane

US Consul General visits GM South Africa

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The US Consul General, Mr Teddy Taylor visited General Motors South Africa's (GMSA) head office in Port Elizabeth today whilst on business in the city. This was his first visit to the American firm's operations in Port Elizabeth since he arrived in South Africa as the new Consul General in September last year. The key focus of his visit was to introduce himself to General Motors in South Africa and to learn more about the motor industry in the country. "We also utilised the opportunity to … [Read more...] about US Consul General visits GM South Africa

New vehicle shipping from GMSA

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Following a highly-successful media launch in December 2014 and various activations which followed around the country, the all-new Opel ADAM reaches General Motors South Africa (GMSA) dealerships at the end of January 2015. Official pricing reveals a fundamentally important ADAM factor: affordable style. "The new three-model Opel ADAM range enters the market below R190 000, with the feature-rich range-topping model available for less than R235 000 - personification of the fact that … [Read more...] about New vehicle shipping from GMSA

Locally-manufactured vehicle increases sales by 25%

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Chevrolet's affordable, budget-focused Spark range has presented itself as a key market player in 2014, after sales figures revealed a significant increase in volume compared to that of 2013. The locally-produced A-segment Chevrolet Spark range, which includes six derivatives from the utility-oriented Spark Pronto to the funky Spark Black & White Edition, saw sales increase by 25% in 2014, compared to the previous year. Brian Olson, General Motors South Africa Vice President of Vehicle … [Read more...] about Locally-manufactured vehicle increases sales by 25%

GMSA increases 2014 market share

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General Motors South Africa (GMSA) ended 2014 on a high note after an increase in domestic retail sales in December 2014 versus November 2014 with 4 412 units sold. GMSA market share has also increased by 0.4 share points, to 8.6%. GMSA Vice President of Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing, Brian Olson, comments: "2014 revealed exponential growth for Opel in South Africa, with sales up by 36% compared to 2013. This growth is expected to continue in the New Year as we introduce a wave of new … [Read more...] about GMSA increases 2014 market share

Local Employees Give Back

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"We give back!" This is the philosophy of General Motors South Africa (GMSA) employees who believe in the company's values of serving the community in which it operates. By selecting a name card from the Christmas tree at GMSA facilities, employees bought gifts for children from a number of organisations supported by the Community Chest in Port Elizabeth. This week close to 200 Christmas gifts were given to the Community Chest to distribute to the disadvantaged children. … [Read more...] about Local Employees Give Back

Infinite customisation options for trendy car buyers

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When it arrives at Opel dealerships in January 2015, the new Opel ADAM will represent the first of a number of new-generation of Opel vehicles destined for South Africa. Developed as part of the brand's resurgent product and technological onslaught, the ADAM shows off Opel's new design direction bolstered by a multitude of personalisation options. Positioned as an urban trend-setter and personalisation champion, Opel's entry into the luxury mini segment is set to shake up the market with a … [Read more...] about Infinite customisation options for trendy car buyers

Miniature Solar Car Race

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General Motors South Africa's (GMSA) engineers from the Product Engineering and Product Quality departments recently battled it out to see who can create the best solar powered vehicle. Working only with limited materials supplied from their managers, 14 teams set out to build a miniature car powered by a 1.5V electric motor and 0.75W solar panel. However, the engineers were allowed to apply mechanical modifications such as gearing, wheels or aerodynamics. While the engineers had two days … [Read more...] about Miniature Solar Car Race

Slower vehicle sales

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General Motors South Africa (GMSA) sales for November 2014 reflected an industry-wide slow-down, with 4 166 domestic units retailed for the month. The industry reported a total of 51 098 retail sales, down 13.9% versus last month. Year to date, GMSA sales volume is in line with the industry, down slightly versus 2013. "It is difficult to interpret the NAAMSA results this month, with some wild fluctuations in reporting from manufacturer to manufacturer. Overall, the downward trend is … [Read more...] about Slower vehicle sales