Opel Astra 1.4T Enjoy claims Wesbank South African Car Of The Year title

Opel Astra 1.4T Enjoy claims Wesbank South African Car Of The Year title
Media Update's Adam Wakefield was at Kyalami for Wesbank South African Car of the Year Awards. Though there was no mention of any EV's (electric vehicles) or even hybrids being in contention for the award, WesBank CEO Chris de Kock had a few positive things to say about EV's.

De Kock noted that the high pace of change and innovation within the motoring industry is what made it exciting. The industry was faced with new challenges this century, not least the amount of energy being wasted by internal combustion engines. De Kock said alternative energy vehicles are "destined to solve this problem", with the "business case for electric cars growing by the day". "South Africa will not be left behind when this new electric technology takes over from the combustion engine."

Wesbank not only have been active in the auto industry for their vehicle loans but they've been a long time sponsor of local motorsport and as in this case supporting the South African car of the year awards. It's pleasing to know that such an important player in the automotive industry recognises the importance and inevitable increased popularity of electric vehicles.