Motus at a glance
Motus is a multi-national provider of automotive mobility solutions, and vehicle products and services, with a leading market presence in South Africa and a growing offering in the United Kingdom (UK), Australia and Asia.
Motus is the largest, diversified (non-manufacturing) automotive group in sub-Saharan Africa with a selected international presence primarily in the UK and Australia, as well as a limited presence in South East Asia, and Southern and East Africa. We employ over 17 250 people globally. In South Africa, we are the leading automotive group with unrivalled scale.
We operate the four integrated business segments outlined alongside, which provide diverse automotive products and services across all aspects of the automotive value chain. The strength of the Group lies in our integrated business model, diversification and scale. This allows us to be resilient and agile to navigate cyclical challenges and to capitalise on opportunities as they arise, underpinning our ability to create value for all stakeholders over the long term. It also delivers a differentiated value proposition to OEMs, suppliers, customers and business partners.
We continuously align ourselves to emerging digital, mobility and automation trends so that we are able to develop and offer innovative mobility solutions and products to our customers.
Our experienced, agile, and entrepreneurial management team has deep knowledge of regional and global automotive markets, a proven track record, and years of collective experience. A strong and diverse board guides and complements the management team. A skilled, diverse, productive and motivated workforce enables us to operate cost-effectively and efficiently to meet stakeholder needs, and in turn, we endeavour to provide our employees with career growth opportunities and a safe, rewarding and fair working environment.
- We will improve people's lives by envisioning, innovating and creating new access to leading‑edge mobility solutions.
- We will rely on strong relationships with suppliers, principals and service providers to offer comprehensive solutions at competitive prices in the geographical areas where we operate.
- We will ensure sustainable value creation for all stakeholders, including suppliers and business partners.
- We provide value for customers and build market share through relevant and innovative products, and exceptional service at competitive prices.
- We deliver returns to shareholders through innovation-driven growth and portfolio optimisation that allows us to increase our participation in all aspects of the automotive value chain to enhance our earnings while proactively managing risk and capital allocation.
- We drive a diverse, fair and inclusive working environment and provide development opportunities to ensure our teams are highly competent and experienced to deliver our strategic priorities.
- We are fair, accountable, driven and ensure that we operate in an environmentally friendly and responsible manner.
- We comply with rules and regulations, operate at the highest levels of integrity and ethics, and ensure we have non-discriminatory business practices.
(2021: 20%)
(2021: 22%)
(2021: 4,6%)
Importer and distributor of passenger, light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and parts to serve a network of dealerships, car rental companies, fleets and government institutions in South Africa.
- Exclusive South African importer of Hyundai, Kia, Renault and Mitsubishi
- Operates in South Africa and neighbouring countries
- Exclusive distribution rights for Nissan in four East African countries
- ~24,5% passenger only vehicle market share in South Africa.
- Car parc >750 000 vehicles with average annual sales of ~90 000 vehicles.
For more information see Import and Distribution.
Distribution
(2021: 71%)
(2021: 42%)
(2021: 2,5%)
Retailer of new and pre-owned passenger and commercial vehicles across all segments in South Africa and the UK, and passenger vehicles in Australia.
Selling of parts and accessories.
Servicing and maintenance of vehicles.
Rental of passenger vehicles and LCVs in Southern Africa.
- >89 000 new vehicles and
- >89 000 pre-owned vehicles sold annually
- OEMs represented: 23
- Dealerships: ~345
- Retail market share: ~22,4%
- Car rental (Europcar and Tempest): 113 branches in Southern Africa
- Rental market share: ~29%
- OEMs represented: 19
- Commercial dealerships: 81
- Passenger dealerships: 33
- OEMs represented: 20
- Passenger dealerships: 36
For more information see Retail and Rental.
Rental
(2021: 22%)
Developer, seller, manager and administrator of service, maintenance and warranty plans, and value-added products and services (VAPS) through importers, dealers, finance houses, insurers, call centres and digital channels.
Provider of fleet management services and business process outsourcing through sophisticated technology and call centre capabilities.
Leader of the Group's innovation centre.
- Vehicle-related financial products and services to >740 000 vehicles including third-party products under administration.
For more information see Mobility Solutions.
Solutions1
(2021: 14%)
Distributor, wholesaler and retailer of parts and accessories mainly for out‑of‑warranty vehicles in Southern Africa, the UK and Europe, through retail and franchised stores, and specialised franchised workshops in South Africa.
Distribution centres in South Africa, Taiwan, China and the UK.
- Franchised outlets: 518 (62 owned) supported by 43 wholesale distribution points (40 owned)
- Canopy fitment centres: 5 (owned)
- Franchise base comprises:
– Resellers (Midas and Alert Engine Parts)
– Specialised workshops
For more information see Aftermarket Parts.
Parts
Note: all financial measures in this section exclude head office and eliminations. Operating profit includes profit streams without associated revenue.
| 1 | Formerly known as the Financial Services business segment. The segment adopted a new name to broaden its purpose, as well as its products and services offering. |
Operational footprint
The Group's networks in the economic hubs of South Africa and selected international presence provides Motus with opportunities to replicate aspects of our integrated business model in our selected international markets.
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| 1. United Kingdom | |
| Commercial dealerships | 81 |
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| Passenger dealerships | 33 |
| Aftermarket Parts distribution centre | 1 |
| 2. South East Asia | |
| Aftermarket Parts distribution centres and agencies (Shanghai and Taiwan) | 4 |
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| 3. Southern and East Africa | |
| Retail dealerships | 12 |
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| Car rental branches | 15 |
| Aftermarket Parts owned and franchised outlets and distribution centres | 71 |
| 4. Australia | |
| Passenger dealerships | 36 |
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| 5. Our South African footprint | Total |
| Retail dealerships | 345 |
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| Commercial dealerships | 36 |
| Passenger dealerships | 204 |
| Pre-owned dealerships | 105 |
| Car rental branches | 98 |
| Aftermarket Parts | 490 |
| Owned and franchised outlets and distribution centres | 485 |
| Canopy fitment centres | 5 |
| Mobility Solutions | Distributes innovative vehicle-related financial products and services through importers, dealers, finance houses, insurers, call centres and digital channels in South Africa. |
