Felipe Yagi tells all - Is Volvo leaving South Africa, or not?

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Volvo Cars South Africa has closed 12 of its 19 dealerships in the country. The Swedish automaker’s Felipe Yagi sits down with News24 Motoring editor Janine van der Post to explain what’s really going on and what the future holds for the brand in SA.
25 Jun 2025 English South Africa Automotive · Automotive

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