India begins export of new Honda Jazz to SA

Japanese car manufacturer Honda has started shipping its new premium hatchback Jazz to South Africa from its plant in Rajasthan, India, according to the Indian press.

"We have already started the export of the new Jazz to South Africa from here. The vehicle is being produced at our Tapukara facility," Honda Cars India (HCIL) senior vice-president: marketing and sales Jnaneswar Sen said.

According to the New Indian Express newspaper, many car makers have set their sights on making India an export hub for Africa.