DRIVEtorque Diaries with Rutendo Chabururuka

DRIVEtorque Diaries – Episode 1 feat. Rutendo Chabururuka, Chery Zimbabwe)

We’re officially on the road.

Welcome to the very first episode of DRIVEtorque Diaries — the show where every engine has a story, and every story has a driver. In this maiden ride, DJ Mox and Vanessa sit down with one of Zimbabwe’s most experienced motoring and brand leaders:

Rutendo Chabururuka — Head of Sales & Marketing, Chery Zimbabwe
With 20+ years in senior marketing roles across major international automotive brands including Chery, Ford, Mazda, New Holland, UD Trucks and Volvo Trucks, Rutendo has helped shape how vehicles are sold, marketed, and understood in our region.

In this episode, we talk about:
What first pulled Rutendo into the motoring world — and what’s kept him driven for over two decades
The Chery story in Zimbabwe: what’s fueling its momentum and what makes the brand stand out
How Zimbabwean car buyers are changing — what they prioritise now vs. a few years ago
Marketing in motion: digital storytelling, authenticity, and how brands win hearts today
Real-life motoring: family drives, road trip picks, dream cars, and unforgettable journeys
Big national issues affecting motorists: road conditions, fuel prices, used imports vs. new cars, and what it’ll take for Zimbabwe to realistically adopt hybrid/EV mobility
Rutendo’s leadership principles and advice to young Zimbabweans chasing careers in marketing or motoring
This episode is energetic, proudly Zimbabwean, and packed with insights — from the showroom floor to the open road.

🎧 Watch now and tell us in the comments:
What’s the #1 thing you look for when buying a car in Zimbabwe — reliability, fuel economy, comfort, or status?

Host: DJ Mox
Co-host: Vanessa
Guest: Rutendo Chabururuka (Chery Zimbabwe)
Runtime: 30–35 minutes

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