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NewsBy: Siyavuya Mbaduli
In a bid to offer premium automobiles at a reasonable cost, BAIC SA has recently announced its latest partnership with Absa. The joint venture between the two entities aims to introduce opulent vehicles to the market that would be accessible to a wider audience.
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With a state-of-the-art manufacturing and assembly plant located in the Coega Industrial Development Zone near Gqeberha, BAIC SA is well-positioned to make a significant impact in the country’s auto industry.
Moreover, the automaker’s Beijing X55 model has been named as a finalist in the highly coveted 2023 SA Car of the Year contest, which is a testament to the quality and innovation of the vehicle. Undoubtedly, this news will be music to the ears of the 29 BAIC SA dealers operating across the country, as it is expected to boost their sales significantly.
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Meanwhile, for Absa, this alliance represents an exciting opportunity to increase its share of financed vehicles sold in South Africa, as the demand for affordable luxury brands continues to grow. Charl Potgieter, the managing executive of Absa’s vehicle and asset financing department, aptly put it, “We look forward to leveraging off each other’s strengths to drive greater competition in the market and deliver better value for our customers.”
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There is a palpable increase in the sale of Chinese automotive brands in South Africa’s market, and BAIC-manufactured vehicles are no exception, as they prepare to take on local competitors. With the South African consumer appreciating the trend of affordable luxury branded vehicles, the alliance between BAIC SA and Absa is perfectly poised to meet their expectations, delivering more ‘bang for their buck’ when buying a new or used vehicle, especially during these trying economic times. All in all, it will be fascinating to see how this partnership grows and flourishes in the future.
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