Tata Motors to launch Indica Vista and Sumo Grande in South Africa
Tata Motors is currently exhibiting the Indica Vista hatchback and Sumo Grande MUV at the ongoing Johannesburg International Motor Show in South Africa. The company will launch both these vehicles in the South African market early next year.
Tata Motors is also showing various commercial vehicles in South Africa, including the Ace mini-truck and other trucks, tippers and buses. 'The Tata Group has a long and cherished association with Africa. We would like to continue this association with our increasing involvement in various important projects and operations,' said Syamal Gupta, Chairman of Tata International and Director of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group. 'South Africa continues to be a strategic market for us. The increasing range of Tata Motors passenger cars and commercial vehicles will further consolidate our strong presence in South Africa,' he added.
In South Africa, Tata's range of cars and MUVs is sold through Accordian Investments, a joint venture company in which Tata Africa and Associated Motor Holdings have an equal share holding of 40 percent each, with the remaining 20 percent being held by Ukhamba Holdings Ltd., of the Imperial Group.
According to Manny De Canha, chief executive of Associated Motor Holdings, the Tata brand has received an enthusiastic response from the South African motorist. 'This is reflected in the 67 full-fledged dealerships already operational across South Africa. We are confident that Tata will continue to be a huge success in South Africa through new models being introduced,' he says.
[Via: indiaautomotive]