On 2 December 2014 Port Elizabeth based General Motors South Africa (GMSA) awarded certificates of competence to a total of nine senior dealer management executives following an extensive and in-depth training programme. The 18-month Strategic Dealership Management Programme (SDMP) is voluntarily undertaken in partnership with global training and development solution supplier Sewells, and is geared to provide dealer management professionals with world-class training and development in order … [Read more...] about Dealer managers recognised
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Meet ADAM – a trend-setting luxury mini
On 1 December Opel launched the the Opel ADAM - with LISOF at South Africa's first design collab, showcasing the magic that occurs when thrilling design meets meticulous engineering. The Opel ADAM is Opel's first entry into the luxury mini vehicle segment, and its range of trend-setting, almost limitless personalisation options allows drivers to display their personality and taste in ways never before seen on South African roads. "ADAM is designed for people who seek self-expression … [Read more...] about Meet ADAM – a trend-setting luxury mini
Join the Force
The Chevrolet Utility 1.4UteForce Edition, the last of the three Chevrolet Special Edition vehicles introduced this year, has arrived at Chevrolet dealerships throughout the country. Following shortly after the launch of the Black and White limited edition Chevrolet Sonic and Spark models in September and August. Based on the 1.4 model, the UteForce Edition pays homage to Chevrolet's work in the upliftment of underprivileged communities in South Africa. "The UteForce campaign was … [Read more...] about Join the Force
GM suppliers honoured for excellence
Twenty General Motors South Africa (GMSA) suppliers were awarded accolades for supplier quality excellence at a glitzy awards ceremony in Port Elizabeth on Thursday evening. The winning companies are amongst 1 506 suppliers to General Motors manufacturing locations across the world who met or exceeded 13 stringent quality performance criteria to achieve the awards. This is the third year that GMSA has measured and recognised its local suppliers against the corporation's global standards … [Read more...] about GM suppliers honoured for excellence
Fleet Car of the Year
The 2015 Chevrolet Cruze has been awarded the 2014 Fleet Car of the Year accolade in the United States, sponsored by Automotive Fleet and Business Fleet magazines. The purpose of the award is to promote excellence in the fleet industry, particularly of the tools and vehicles that allow fleet managers to fulfil their missions. Vehicles were voted upon by qualified fleet professionals via an online ballot. The 2015 Chevrolet Cruze captured the most votes among 48 cars selected for this year's … [Read more...] about Fleet Car of the Year
Local manufacturer partners with Blue Bulls
South Africa's bakkie specialists, Isuzu, announced yesterday that they have partnered with the Vodacom Blue Bulls Rugby team as the official vehicle partner for the next three years. The sponsorship applies to both the Absa Currie Cup and the Vodacom SupeRugby tournaments. To celebrate the partnership of two of the most recognised brands in the country, Vodacom Bulls players and members of the media were invited to experience the Isuzu KB's off-road abilities at the home-base of the Isuzu … [Read more...] about Local manufacturer partners with Blue Bulls
Automaker achieves perfect scorecard on LGBT workplace equality
General Motors received a perfect 100 percent score on the 2015 Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LBGT) workplace equality administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. GM, which has been among the top corporate supporters of LBGT workplace equality for seven of the last eight years, was among 366 major U.S. businesses earning top marks this year. "A diverse … [Read more...] about Automaker achieves perfect scorecard on LGBT workplace equality
UTE FORCE Dreamfields Young Park Primary PE
The Chevrolet Ute Force, in partnership with the Dreamfields Project, a non-profit organisation that focuses on soccer development, rolled out its coaching workshop in Port Elizabeth recently. Hosted at Young Park Primary school in Young Park, 16 primary schools from Schauderville and Kwazakhele were invited to participate in the workshop that provided them with basic coaching skills and intra school league training. Thirty teachers and seven General Motors employees participated in the … [Read more...] about UTE FORCE Dreamfields Young Park Primary PE
Warnings over prolonged automotive strike
The President of the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA), Dr Johan van Zyl, today warned that prolonged industrial action which had paralysed the operations at the seven major vehicle manufacturing plants in South Africa (BMW South Africa, Ford Motor Company SA, General Motors South Africa, Mercedes-Benz South Africa, Nissan South Africa, Toyota SA Motors and Volkswagen Group SA) had entered a critical phase and had also had a negative cascade effect … [Read more...] about Warnings over prolonged automotive strike
Esinelitha Day Care
General Motors visited Esinelitha Day Care in Walmer Township, Port Elizabeth on Madiba Day for their 67 minutes of Community Service. http://youtu.be/_ievC0nXfNU Uploaded to Youtube by: General Motors South Africa Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. … [Read more...] about Esinelitha Day Care
A salutary lesson for Port Elizabeth and Nelson Mandela Bay
On Thursday, 17 July 2013, the US city of Detroit's emergency manager, Kevyn Orr, took the unprecedented decision to file for bankruptcy after a deal between the city's bondholders and its pension fund collapsed. Detroit labours under a staggering debt, estimated to be $18 billion and perhaps as much as $20 billion, and is struggling to provide even the most basic services. "This is the right thing to do," said Orr last night, as he explained what is by far America's largest municipal … [Read more...] about A salutary lesson for Port Elizabeth and Nelson Mandela Bay
Overall vehicle sales up by 1.6% in February
Vehicle sales lost momentum in February rising by 1.6%, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) said on Monday. "Following the strong start to the year, the underlying momentum had weakened slightly during the month of February, 2013," said Naamsa. In January new vehicle sales registered substantial gains growing by 14.1% compared to the 48 202 vehicles sold in January last year. Aggregate new vehicle sales at 53 220 registered an improvement of 832 … [Read more...] about Overall vehicle sales up by 1.6% in February
Joy for VWSA and GMSA as new vehicle sales soar in January
New vehicle sales registered substantial gains in the first month of the year, growing by 14.1% compared to the 48 202 vehicles sold in January last year, said the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA). This followed on the positive sales performance seen throughout 2012. On Monday, Naamsa said that all major segments recorded double digit year-on-year growth, with new cars growing by 12.3%; light commercials by 20%; medium commercials by 10.6; heavy … [Read more...] about Joy for VWSA and GMSA as new vehicle sales soar in January
1 Million Kilometre Bakkie Wins Owner a Trip to USA
Earlier this year the Isuzu team at General Motors South Africa (GMSA) set out to find two special vehicles to celebrate the heritage of the Isuzu brand in South Africa. Isuzu owners throughout the country were invited to enter the competition in one of two categories; the Isuzu with the highest verified mileage and the oldest Isuzu in South Africa. Thousands of entries were received from Isuzu fans across South Africa unearthing a number of very special bakkies that demonstrate the toughness … [Read more...] about 1 Million Kilometre Bakkie Wins Owner a Trip to USA
September 2012 New Vehicle Sales Significantly Down
On the back of the new vehicle sales statistics for the month of September, 2012 – released today by NAAMSA's independent statistical service provider, Messrs RGT SMART – the Association commented that following many months, during 2012, of double digit year on year growth, the September, 2012 new vehicle sales reflected a significant statistical slow down in underlying growth momentum. This could be attributed, in part, to the high base effect since last years' September new vehicle sales … [Read more...] about September 2012 New Vehicle Sales Significantly Down
