South African President, Mr. Jacob Zuma, has expressed his excitement at Tuesday’s announcement that the Japanese automaker, Toyota, would be investing a whopping R6,1 billion to upgrade its facilities in the country to produce the best-selling Hilux and Fortuner models for local and export markets. In showing his excitement, the ...
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Daimler Trucks & Buses (comprising Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Freightliner, FUSO Trucks and Buses, Mercedes-Benz Bus & Coach and Western Star), as well as Mercedes-Benz Vans, both subsidiaries of Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) recently recognised and rewarded its top performing commercial vehicles dealers for 2015 . The Dealer of the Year gala ...
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The much anticipated and spectacular fashion event held annually by Scuderia South Africa comes early this year. Following last year’s exclusive fashion showcase with designer Gert Johan-Coetzee, Scuderia South Africa lifted the curtain on the Ferrari 488 Spider at its third fashion show. The ‘Ferrari 488 Spider Fashion Launch 2016’ ...
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The CFAO Yamaha Motor Nigeria Limited Assembly Plant and Showroom have been commissioned in Lagos, Nigeria. Commissioning the assembly plant and showroom in Lagos last Friday, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, said that the commissioning of the assembly plant in Lagos is good for the people of ...
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Ferrari 488 Spider made its official debut on Thursday in South Africa, signifying the latest chapter in Maranello’s ongoing history with open-top V8 sports cars. This, according to a statement, is the most high performance Spider ever built by the Prancing Horse and is powered by the 488 coupé’s 3902cc ...
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The good news is here for lovers of Ford Ranger as the top-selling light commercial vehicle will receive a trend-setting model expansion in July. This, according to a statement obtained by AUTO REPORT AFRICA, will be spearheaded by the option of Ford’s sophisticated six-speed automatic transmission on the 2.2-litre Duratorq ...
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Volvo Cars has unveiled two new concept cars which moved the Swedish brand in an audacious new direction and marked the official launch of its global small car strategy. The newly-revealed 40 series concepts demonstrated for the first time how Volvo plans to expand into the large and lucrative global ...
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French commercial and industrial giant, CFAO, said on Friday that it was ready to invest more in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, maintaining that what it had done so far was just a tip of the iceberg. The chairman, CFAO Nigeria Plc., Mr. Gbenga Oyebode, gave the promise at the ...
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Toyota was South Africa’s top seller for the fourth consecutive month in 2016, as demand for the all-new Hilux and Fortuner helped the country’s favourite car brand head off its nearest competitor in the retail race by no less than 28 per cent. Toyota recorded 8,791 sales in April; a ...
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Lexus has unveiled its new IS sports sedan at the Beijing Motor Show, delivering daring new styling and updated safety, luxury and convenience features. Exciting Exterior A dynamic new front fascia headlines the exterior styling changes with new headlamps, large air intakes in the front bumper and an evolution ...
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