MIDAS MD AUTOMOBIL'S PERSON OF THE YEAR
Gordon Odgers, managing director of Midas, is Automobil's Person of the Year for 2007.
Odgers was recently instrumental in negotiating with General Motors SA to take a majority stake in Midas, the deal bringing the South African subsidiary of America's biggest vehicle manufacturer a 50,1 per cent share in the automotive parts, accessories and value-added services conglomerate.

Four national franchise chains - Midas Parts Centres, Motolek, Adco and CBS - form a network of about 320 retail outlets, workshops and fitment centres, enabling the group to satisfy key needs of the vehicle parc throughout the Southern Africa region.

Midas also provides the commercial vehicle sector with a national network of value-added technical centres, primarily through its Adco, Motolek and CBS franchises.
Presenting the Person of the Year award, Jeff Osborne, CEO of the RMI, paid tribute to Odgers as a man of entrepreneurial vision, skill and drive who had extended on the global automotive stage the influence of a leading South African company.

LEE LUCK VOTED "MOST INFLUENTIAL"
According to CEO Magazine's publication "SA's Most Influential Women in business and government," Lee Luck, General Manager for Public Relations for Peugeot Motors SA, has been voted one of South Africa's most influential women in the automotive sector. This publication recognises women across the country - women who help to transform the social, economical and political conditions in South Africa. Lee Luck has been recognised for her contribution to the automotive industry.

GENERAL MANAGER OF SALES AT PEUGEOT SA HEADS HOME
For personal reasons, the General Manger of Sales at Peugeot SA, Frank Marotte, will return to his home country, France, earlier than expected. Marotte has been in South Africa for the passed two years and has played a huge role in the company's stable performance. Peugeot SA is hoping to fill his now vacant position with someone from South Africa. Marotte's replacement will be announced shortly.

NEW PR MANAGER FOR AUDI AND SEAT
As of 1 October 2007, Meena Motiram, who has previously been linked to DaimlerChrysler SA and BMW SA, joins Audi SA as the new PR Manager for Audi and SEAT. She takes over this position from Rudi Venter who now heads up Marketing Communications for Audi SA.

MOTORPICS FOUNDER WALKS AWAY WITH GOLD
Danie van Jaarsveld, motorsport photographer and founder of Motorpics, cleaned up at the Fujifilm Photographic Awards after he walked away with three gold, four silver and three bronze awards in the Automotive category. He also obtained awards in the Industrial, Still Life and Manipulations categories.