SMG Rally to Read 2023

Over the second weekend of February SMG gathered up a convoy in support of the annual Rally to Read charity drive. SMG has been a proud sponsor of the event since its inception over 20 years ago.

Rally to Read relies on the help of sponsors to supply essential learning resources to underprivileged rural schools throughout South Africa. Rally to Read’s mission is to provide these children with an opportunity for a brighter future, by giving them access to educational materials and providing training and support for their teachers.

Close to 80 volunteers travelled to rural areas near Bergville in vehicles loaded with books, stationery, and recreational equipment. Upon arriving at their allocated schools, volunteers were met with the warmest welcome from grateful students and teachers who had all gathered to be a part of the special occasion.











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SMG is proud to be the mobility partner for Rally to Read and ensure that volunteers are able to travel safely through even the most difficult terrain areas. We would like to thank all the volunteers and sponsors involved who selflessly gave their time and resources to this worthy cause.

To find out more about the Rally to Read visit www.rallytoread.org.za

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Medi Response Earthquake Search and Rescue

When Turkey and Syria appealed for international aid following the devastating series of earthquakes that took place in the early hours of 6 Feb 2023, the trusted and dedicated Medi Response members did not hesitate to volunteer their time and expertise. As the mobility partners for Medi Response, SMG help to ensure that their teams would be able to respond rapidly to emergency situations around the country. In this case, they took their operation to an international level.

KZN’s very own Bradley Hatfield, Paul Herbst and Leon Fourie were selected by Gift of the Givers to join their humanitarian team. Since arriving in one of the worst affected parts of Turkey our Medi Response members have played a crucial role in the search, rescue and treatment of survivors. The number of casualties has since passed 21,500 and experts say it will continue to rise. Rescuers have not given up hope and are working tirelessly to save as many lives as possible as temperatures in some areas drop to sub-zero.

SMG would like to salute those who have selflessly come together in this time of need, including the Medi Response members who went above and beyond their duties as South African EMTs.

If you would like to support the rescue efforts please click on the link to Gift of the Givers

Together we can make a difference.




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SMG Grenadier Demo Day

Over a few balmy days in January, future SMG Grenadier owners got to experience the vehicle up close and personal at the Clifton Canyon 4×4 Centre in Hillcrest. Over 3 days, invited guests and customers already on the order list were given the opportunity to see the true capability of this purpose-built 4×4.

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Under the expert tuition of Travis Duggan, drivers covered every obstacle of the 4×4 course with ease, with the technical sections of this course designed to take driver and vehicle to the very limits of their abilities. The fact that the Grenadier took these obstacles in its stride is testament to the millions of miles of testing that INEOS put the Grenadier through, taking it to the most extreme places in the world.

One of the most encouraging customer comments from the day was the fact that the Grenadier made even the most inexperienced 4×4 driver, more capable and more confident than ever before. So while the Grenadier is the perfect expedition vehicle, it also has a place for the weekend off-road enthusiasts

With deliveries on the horizon and the order book filling up fast, the excitement around the Grenadier is palpable. To experience the Grenadier for yourself, please join our mailing list by contacting grenadier@smg.co.za

SMG Cares drives hope this festive season. December 2022.

For most, December is a time to relax, reflect and recuperate after a busy year, December is also a time to give. This year, SMG Cares focussed on organisations that are doing incredible work for the most vulnerable and needy communities in our areas.

In the Western Cape, our passionate staff identified Hagar’s Choice as a worthy beneficiary this year. This inspiring orphanage cares for young children between newborn and ages 6, giving them a place of safety, love and support while they wait for adoption. Each of our resident dealerships were tasked with purchasing items for the children, from basic necessities to toys, showing these little people what it means to be loved and cared for. At the handover, the staff spent time with each child, learning their stories and showing them the true meaning of compassion and love.



Our KZN dealerships were equally busy spreading hope to local communities with the support of the Gugu Dlamini Foundation. This incredible organisation, named after Gugu Dlamini, the late HIV/AIDS activist, distributed essential goods to communities in and around Durban. The Foundation identified specific areas that have been hard hit by the economic and environmental challenges that 2022 brought to so many.

With cars loaded to the brim, led by the inspirational Gugu Dlamini team, the staff drove into many isolated areas to distribute goods. Helping to make this festive season, just a little more comfortable for those who need

Thank you to the amazing staff and our partners who participated in these endeavours. Your compassion and support means the world to so many.

South African Schools Water Polo Interprovincial Tournament

SMG was recently involved in the South African Schools Water Polo Interprovincial Tournament held in Durban. As one of the fastest growing aquatic sports in South Africa, water polo has gained popularity amongst school children across all provinces.

This year, the annual Interprovincial tournament is the largest schools’ water polo tournament in the world, comprising of approximately 110 teams, ranging from U13 to U19 in both boys’ and girls’ sections.

Between heavy rain and intense Durban heat, over 100 teams battled it out to determine the top provincial water polo teams in the country. Played over 4 days at various aquatic venues in Durban, the competition was world-class and showed the strength of South African water polo and the incredible support it has.

SMG is proud to be supporting schools sports. As the breeding ground for world-class athletes, these events showcase the immense sporting talent our country has to offer.

Find out more at www.swpsa.co.za/ipt-2022/

Experience the luxury of 5-star safety.

There’s no doubt that the new Range Rover and Range Rover sport are the pinnacle of luxury and dynamic handling, but now we can add safely to that long list of achievements. Recently, both models were awarded a maximum five-star Euro NCAP rating, with individual scores among the highest tested. These new models join the long list of Range Rovers to achieve a five-star rating under the stringent Euro NCAP safety protocols introduced in 2009.

New Range Rover scored 87% for child occupant safety and 72% for vulnerable users safety, with Range Rover Sport achieving 85% for adult occupant safety and 82% for Safety Assist.

These exceptional safety ratings come on the back of years of intensive design, engineering and manufacturing by the Jaguar Land Rover team using strong mixed-metal technology and cutting-edge active safety systems like Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB).

But safety doesn’t stop on the exterior. Both vehicles are also equipped with Cabin Air Purification Pro1, a pioneering system that takes interior air quality to the next level, monitoring CO₂ levels inside the vehicles and automatically introducing fresh external air when required, keeping the driver alert all the time.

Find out more at one of our Land Rover Dealerships today.




SMG Yamaha Scooter run

Last Friday, an intrepid group of scooter enthusiasts left Umhlanga for the inaugural SMG Yamaha Scooter Run. Local participants joined the team from SMG Yamaha for a casual cruise to local seafood restaurant, Tightline in Umdloti.

Even the slight chance of rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the old and new crew who arrived with a diverse mix of retro and racing scooters. Hosted by SMG Yamaha’s own Marc Torlage and General Manager, Steve Bailey, the enthusiastic pack of bikers took in the scenic coastal scenes en route to the restaurant.









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“For SMG Yamaha, it’s very important for us to show the local biking community that we are here to support them, no matter what brands or types of bikes they ride,” said Steve Bailey. “Although our focus is on Yamaha products, our service facility, which is headed up by the local legend, Shawn Du Preez, is able to service and maintain any bike on the road, said Steve.”

After a sumptuous seafood lunch at Tightline, the group made their way casually back to the dealership for a memorable end to the inaugural SMG Yamaha Scooter Run.

Join us for the next scooter or bike run by joining our mailing list at www.smgyamaha.co.za

Red Bull Box Cart Race round 2 – 6th November 2022

Earlier this month, an enthusiastic team of motoring, engineering and driving enthusiasts from SMG MINI Tygervalley & SMG BMW Century City competed in the 2022 Red Bull Box Cart Race in the Bo-Kaap at the foot of Signal Hill.

Both teams entered the event with solidly built box cars and gave tremendous support to their brave drivers. The SMG MINI Tygervalley foreman, stock car enthusiast (and racing driver) built a cart we think would pass through the local roadworthy testing station and SMG BMW Century City building a robust well designed light box cart well suited for the 600m run.









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Under the watchful gaze of the 22 000 cheering spectators, our teams raced the 600m track with vigour, competing against 57 other enthusiastic challengers. The intricate track was designed by Dakar Legend Giniel De Villiers, and needless to say it was challenging course, featuring tight turns and even a cobblestoned obstacle course. After an exciting day for both SMG teams. The fastest time for the day was 47 seconds, with SMG MINI Tygervalley and SMG BMW Century both putting in a strong runs, completing the course in 58 seconds and 60 seconds respectively.  

Now in its 22nd year, the Cape Town leg was the 120th box cart race to take place, and only the second in South Africa. While competitors are racing for time, points are also give for showmanship, creativity and artistic flair- something the SMG teams had in abundance. 

Both dealership teams and staff did SMG proud. Even though there were no podium places on the day, the teams showed genuine passion and commitment and a healthy dose of humour.

The new BMW 7-series. The ultimate premium driving experience.

For years, the BMW 7-series was considered the ultimate vehicle for anyone wanting supreme luxury and space in the most dynamic driving package. The 2023 7-series builds on this heritage to create the most luxurious and advanced ultra-grand sedan ever made.

With an overall length of 5.39m (131mm more than the outgoing model), space and comfort is more than generous and the exterior details, like Swarovski crystal headlights, a kidney grille with illuminated surrounds, dynamic lighting with graphical projections and 19-inch alloy wheels or larger mean that road presence is taken to another level.




As you’d expect, the interior is a showcase of luxury with exclusivity heightened by fine wood or carbon trim finishes and a selection of four interior colours and front armrest heaters. Technology comes to the fore with a panoramic glass roof, Bowers & Wilkins surround sound with speakers integrated into the headrests, a 12.3-inch driver’s display, a 14.9-inch infotainment unit, parking assist, steering and lane control assist, active navigation, automatic speed limit assist, route monitoring, traffic light recognition, lane change assist, and a manoeuvre assistant.

And for the ultimate in-car entertainment experience, buyers can opt for the 31.3 inch 8K theatre screen that folds down from the roof at the rear.




In-line with the electric strategy of BMW, the new 7-series will add a fully electric version to the range- the i7. Powered by a 101.7kWh battery delivering a staggering 745Nm between each wheel, the i7 will be able to sprint to 100km/h in 4.9 seconds and continue to a top speed of 240km/h.

Expected pricing for the new 7 Series is as follows:

• BMW 740i –               R2,160,000
• BMW 740d xDrive – R2,280,000
• BMW i7 xDrive60 –   R2,825,000

Customers will also have the option of adding the M Sport Package, for an additional R75,000 or the M Sport Package Pro for an extra R115,000.

Find out more at one of our 8 BMW dealerships countrywide or visit smg.co.za.







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SMG Chery has something for everyone.

It’s been almost a year since Chery made its welcome return to South Africa beginning with the release of the much-lauded Tiggo 4 Pro followed by the range topping 3-row Tiggo 8 Pro shorty thereafter. And now with the addition of the recently launched, mid-size Tiggo 7 Pro, SMG Chery offers a mobility solution for everyone.

But it’s not just the range diversity, value and great looks making Chery one of the best performing new brands in South Africa. In the recent JD Power Initial Quality Survey (IQS) rankings for 2022, Chery made the top 10 in every segment with the Tiggo 8 Pro ranked number 2 and the Tiggo 4 Pro third in their respective size segments. With this assurance of quality and reliability, Chery should continue to make head way into the tough family SUV segments in South Africa.

To show that the brand is not resting on its laurels, Chery recently came out with upgrades for three Tiggo 4 Pro models in response to customer suggestions.

Now available at SMG Chery Umhlanga and Century City, the recently refreshed entry level Tiggo 4 Pro Urban now gets an upgraded interior with plant based vegan leather, and the addition of 6 airbags as standard, together with numerous convenience and safety upgrades.

The Chery Tiggo 4 Comfort also gets faux leather and 6 airbags in addition to remote locking with auto window closing, a new multi-adjustable driver’s seat and Voice Command.

The range topping Tiggo 4 Pro Elite SE now comes with a full array of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) such as a radar-guidance system that is flush-mounted in the front of the vehicle as well as a complete 360 degree around-view monitor system.

To drive your new Chery, visit SMG Chery Umhlanga or SMG Chery Century City today.

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