Peter van Binsbergen - CEO BMW SA - Naamsa Autoweek

In this episode of the Cars.co.za Podcast, recorded Naamsa Auto Week in Port Elizabeth, our guest is Peter Van Binsburgen, the CEO of BMW South Africa and Vice President of the manufacturing OEMs at the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA). The conversation covers the impact of global politics, particularly Donald Trump's influence, on the auto industry, noting the inefficiency caused by trade uncertainty. Peter discusses the need for the South African government to secure new trade deals to protect the local auto sector, as the US was a major export destination. He also highlights BMW's successful strategy of producing the X3 SUV in South Africa, including Advanced Drive trains Such as Plug-in Hybrids which are important for the local market and for export. Finally, the CEO addresses the rise of Chinese auto manufacturers and calls for a clear, New Energy Vehicle Master Plan to ensure the long-term viability of South Africa's automotive industry. Visit Cars.co.za at: https://www.cars.co.za Sell your car on Cars.co.za: https://www.cars.co.za/sell-car/ Follow Cars.co.za on the socials: https://www.twitter.com/CarsSouthAfrica https://www.facebook.com/CarsSA https://www.instagram.com/CarsSouthAfrica https://www.tiktok.com/@carssouthafrica Download the Cars.co.za App here: Apple https://apps.apple.com/za/app/cars-co-za/id626789511 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mushroomcloud.cars&hl=en_ZA&gl=US Huawei App Gallery https://appgallery.huawei.com/#/app/C100880073