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INDUSTRY NEWS


        The I-Pop Motor Group




        celebrates 20 years





              n 1 April 2002, the I-Pop Motor Group opened the doors of
              their first dealership. Time has demonstrated that this was
       Ono April Fool’s joke as they have moved on to success after
        success over the past 20 years.
           As they celebrate this major milestone, the doors are being
        opened on two new dealerships, bringing the total in the Group to
        eight separate showrooms offering the Suzuki, Haval, Chery and
        Mazda brands to their loyal and constantly growing customer base.
           Suzuki is renowned for its range of small, light and economical
        cars and SUVs. The success of the recipe is proven by the consistent
        growth in sales that now regularly exceed 3 000 units per month.
           Haval arrived in SA about three years ago and took the market   MUST use your trade-in as a bargaining tool when negotiating a deal that
        by storm by offering a range of SUVs that provide exceptional value   makes you smile. They invite you to put them to the test.
        for money with top level finishes and specifications.   The group is piloted by the 3Ms, Meyer Benjamin, Mario Cardoso and
           Chery is the newcomer to the local market but has arrived   Mark Van Der Walt. With more than 120 years of experience in the motor
        with an explosion. The instant sales success of the Tiggo4 model   retail trade among them, these three industry veterans have driven the
        prompted Chery to bring forward the launch of the larger Tiggo8   growth over the past 20 years.
        and both models are flying out of the showroom doors.   I-Pop established themselves as a force in the South of Johannesburg
            Mazda is progressively moving its range upmarket into   first before expanding further afield, as opportunities and customer needs
        becoming a premium brand offering at realistic prices.  arise. The Southern Suburbs dealerships are landmarks and stand out as
           A measure of the success that the I-Pop Group is achieving is   islands of thriving activity in the area.   n
        the fact that they are among the leading retailers of all the brands
        that they represent.                                       Contact the I-Pop Group at one of the following locations:
           In addition to the new cars offered across the brands, used cars   Suzuki JHB South: 011 210 1300
        form a large part of the business. Trade-ins are always welcome and   Suzuki Westrand: 011 760 2307
        you can be assured of getting the best deal in town.   Suzuki Alberton: 010 109 5000
           Honesty and Integrity are the bywords upon which the group   Suzuki Bassonia: 087 803 2200
        has been built. A favourite question asked of a customer trading   Haval The Glen: 011 436 1155
        in or selling his car is simply - Would you sell this car to your best   Haval JHB South: 011 210 1300
        friend? If the answer is YES, the management team promises you a   Chery JHB South: 011 210 1300
        value on your trade-in that will bowl you over. Remember that you   Mazda Johannesburg South: 087 803 2201





























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