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The Festival of Motoring Returns to Kyalami: Where Legacy Meets the Future of Movement
The engine of South African automotive culture is set to awaken once again as the roar of performance, heritage, and innovation returns to the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 28–30 August 2026. The 9th edition of the Festival of Motoring, powered by WesBank, arrives with a renewed ambition: to redefine what a large-scale automotive experience […]
JMC South Africa and WesBank Forge Strategic Joint Venture to Expand Vehicle Ownership Solutions
18 February 2026 – South Africa – JMC South Africa, under the stewardship of importer and distributor Salvador Caetano South Africa, today formalised a strategic joint venture with WesBank aimed at making vehicle ownership more accessible to South African consumers and businesses. The partnership, operating under the banner of JMC Financial Services, merges WesBank’s leading […]
Opel Grandland Named Most Improved Car of the Year 2026
Johannesburg – Opel South Africa is celebrating a major win, as the new-look Opel Grandland has been named Most Improved Car of the Year at the 2026 Top Gear South Africa Magazine Awards, powered by WesBank. The accolade underscores Opel’s renewed commitment to design, technology, and family-oriented comfort, cementing its growing momentum in the South […]
WesBank and Geely Partner to Expand Vehicle Ownership Opportunities in South Africa
31 October 2025 – WesBank, one of South Africa’s most established leaders in vehicle and asset finance, has announced a strategic partnership with Geely Auto South Africa (GASA) as the Chinese brand prepares its official return to the local market. The collaboration is positioned to make vehicle ownership more attainable for South Africans by combining […]
Electric Micro Mobility: South Africa’s Pathway to Sustainable Mobility and Job Creation
By Linda Cele, Products Head Key Accounts & Partnerships: Fleet Management and Leasing, WesBank 28 October 2025 – Sustainability is no longer a distant ideal; it is an urgent economic and societal imperative. Around the world, trillions of dollars are being invested in solutions that balance economic growth with environmental responsibility. Yet, Africa’s share of […]
Driving the Future: WesBank and naamsa Put New Energy Vehicles to the Ultimate South African Test
25 September 2025 – South Africa’s journey toward electric mobility takes a bold step forward this week as WesBank and naamsa | The Automotive Business Council launch a ground-breaking cross-country road trip designed to silence the country’s most persistent concern about New Energy Vehicles (NEVs): range anxiety. A 4,800-Kilometre Challenge From 26 September, a diverse […]
Festival of Motoring 2025: A Record-Breaking Celebration of Passion, Innovation, and Unity
The 8th edition of the Festival of Motoring (FOM), powered by WesBank, has drawn to a close at the legendary Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, marking a milestone year for Africa’s premier motoring showcase. With 32,441 visitors, 107 exhibitors, and more than 10,000 track experiences, the 2025 Festival set new attendance records and reaffirmed its status […]
Millennials and NEVs Drive South Africa’s Evolving Car Market
29 August 2025: South African millennials are increasingly shaping the local automotive landscape, despite global trends toward alternative mobility. Young buyers under 35 now make up 45% of WesBank’s customer base, according to Declan Jones, Head of Vehicle Ecosystem Development at WesBank, who shared these insights at the 2025 Festival of Motoring at Kyalami Grand […]
Festival of Motoring 2025: Africa’s Ultimate Automotive Celebration Returns to Kyalami
Africa’s premier motoring showcase, the Festival of Motoring powered by WesBank, is set to roar back into action from 29 – 31 August 2025 at the legendary Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, drawing thousands of enthusiasts for an unforgettable weekend of speed, style, and innovation. The festivities begin with Media Day on Thursday, 28 August, offering […]
Understanding Repo Rate Changes: How They Affect Your Car Loan
13 August 2025 – Johannesburg, South Africa Following the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) recent decision to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7%, South African consumers are increasingly asking how such changes affect vehicle finance. WesBank, one of the country’s leading vehicle and asset finance providers, is stepping in to clarify […]
Driving the Future: EVolution Event Empowers South African Fleet Operators on the Road to Electrification
Johannesburg, South Africa – Against the backdrop of the legendary Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, the recent EVolution event provided a powerful platform for South Africa’s fleet industry to engage in meaningful dialogue about the shift to electric mobility. Hosted by WesBank, the event drew a distinguished cohort of medium and large fleet operators, offering them […]
Reuniting Hope and Home: WesBank and Collen Mashawana Foundation Transform Lives in Bushbuckridge
14 July 2025 – Demulani Village, Bushbuckridge — In a powerful display of compassion and collaboration, WesBank and the Collen Mashawana Foundation have delivered more than just shelter—they’ve reignited a family’s future. Surprise Khoza, a 49-year-old father of two who has spent years wheelchair-bound and separated from his family due to unemployment and inadequate housing, […]