Motor Holdings sees local boost as GM pulls out

Motor Holdings sees opportunities in the wake of GM's Africa exit
Motor Holdings sees opportunities in the wake of GM's Africa exit

Motor Holdings Botswana, a subsidiary of General Motors America (GM), which is the one of the world’s biggest vehicle manufacturer, says its local operations will be boosted by the pulling out of the mother company from South Africa.

This week, the company told Mmegi Business that while the Chevrolet brand will be discontinued, new makes will be introduced, adding that Motor Holdings Botswana has been appointed sole franchise representative of both Isuzu and Opel in the country.

Motor Holdings director, Charles Tibone noted that this will also incorporate ongoing support to both Opel and Chevrolet customers. Motor Holdings profile will be enhanced as they are now the sole representative of the franchise.

Editor's Comment
Oh what a State funeral!

That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...

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