Mr Nico Tromp
Auas Motors and Namibia Motors have reached an agreement in terms of which the operations of Namibia Motors will be consolidated into Auas Motors with effect from 1 August. Namibia Motors, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hangala Group, sells and services the General Motors vehicle brands, Chevrolet, Isuzu and Opel in Northern Namibia.
The company have service centres and sales outlets in Otjiwarongo and Oshakati. In terms of the business agreement the provision of services such as vehicle sales, repairs and maintainance and parts sales at the former Namibia Motors’s premises at Otjiwarongo and Oshakati, will be delivered by Auas Motors.
Furthermore, Dr Leake Hangala, executive chairman of the Hangala Group, will become a nonexecutivedirector of Auas Motors.
Dr Leake Hangala
Commenting on the deal, Mr Nico Tromp, Chairman of Auas Motors said : “Auas Motors welcomes the opportunity to strengthen its presence in the most densely populated area of our country.
“We also welcome Dr Hangala to the Auas Motors Board of directors as we believe that his broad business experience and extensive corporate network will undoubtedly add value to the operations of Auas Motors.”
“The new development bodes well for customers of GM products in Northern Namibia in terms of product availability, parts, and vehicle services and support particularly given the consistent quality service, skills and experience of Auas Motors in the automotive industry,” said Dr Hangala.
Malcolm Gauld, vice president sales and marketing, GM South Africa, said: “General Motors South Africa has been working with both Auas Motors and Namibia Motors for several years.
“We therefore welcome the consolidation under Auas Motors, which is one of our leading dealer groups in Southern Africa.
“The consolidation also allows GMSA to improve its competitive position within the Namibian automot ive landscape. Namibian customers can be assured of continued availability and excellence of GM products and services through Auas Motors.”
