We are Motus
Motus is a competitive and profitable non-manufacturing automotive group in sub-Saharan Africa, with selected investments beyond the continent.
Motus is South Africa's leading automotive group, employing over 17 500 people. We are a diversified (non-manufacturing) business in the automotive sector with unrivalled scale and scope in South Africa, a selected international presence primarily in the United Kingdom (UK) and Australia, as well as limited presence in South East Asia, and Southern and East Africa.
Motus traces its roots back to 1948, when its founding company Imperial Holdings Limited (Imperial Holdings) started as a single motor dealership in downtown Johannesburg. Motus was listed on the JSE in November 2018, following its unbundling from Imperial Holdings.
| Our services extend across all segments of the vehicle value chain |
Import and Distribution
Importer and distributor of passenger,light commercial vehicles and parts to serve a network of dealerships, car rental companies, fleets and government institutions in South Africa. For more information on Import and Distribution. ![]() Retail and Rental
Sells passenger and commercial vehicles, across all segments in South Africa and the UK and passenger vehicles in Australia. Servicing and maintenance of vehicles. Rents passenger and light commercial vehicles. For more information on Retail and Rental. ![]() Financial Services
Manager and administrator of service, maintenance and warranty plans. Develops and sells value-added products and services (VAPS). Performs fleet management services. Operates a sales and service call centre and an innovation hub. For more information on Financial Services. ![]() Aftermarket Parts
Distributor, wholesaler and retailer of accessories and parts for out-of-warranty vehicles through retail stores, franchised outlets and specialised workshops supported by distribution centres in South Africa, Taiwan and China. For more information on Aftermarket Parts. ![]() |
Our operational footprint
Our selected international presence supports our existing networks in the economic hubs of South Africa and provides opportunities to replicate aspects of our integrated business model.
| United Kingdom | |
| Commercial dealerships | 88 |
| Passenger dealerships | 32 |
| Total | 120 |
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| Southern and East Africa | |
| Retail dealerships | 12 |
| Car rental | 15 |
| Aftermarket parts | 58 |
| South East Asia | |
| Aftermarket Parts distribution centres (China and Taiwan) |
3 |
| Australia | |
| Passenger dealerships | 36 |
| South Africa Number |
Total | Gauteng | Limpopo | Mpuma-langa | Free State |
KwaZulu-Natal | Northern and Eastern Cape |
Western Cape |
North West |
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| Retail dealerships | 329 | 159 | 22 | 11 | 24 | 35 | 9 | 57 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial dealerships | 19 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | 2 | |
| Passenger dealerships | 239 | 126 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 26 | 3 | 44 | 7 | |
| Auto Pedigree | 71 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 3 | |
| Car rental | 83 | 27 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 3 | |
| Aftermarket Parts (owned and franchised) | 526 | 148 | 46 | 51 | 32 | 70 | 70 | 89 | 20 | |
Financial Services distribute innovative vehicle-related financial products and services through importers and distributors, dealers, finance houses, call centres and digital channels in South Africa.









