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FORD FOCUS 1.0 ECOBOOST WINS AT SA’S CONSUMER AWARDS

The Ford Focus has emerged victorious at the first-ever Consumer Awards held by motoring website Cars.co.za. The Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Trend five-door was awarded the Best Compact Car title at the glittering industry awards function held in Johannesburg Friday night. According to the judges, comprising seasoned motoring journalists Hannes Oosthuizen, ...

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2016 DAKAR RALLY: TOYOTA PRESIDENT HAILS TEAM LAND CRUISER TOYOTA AUTO BODY

The President, Toyota Motor Corporation, Akio Toyoda, has hailed the Toyota teams that participated in the just concluded 2016 Dakar Rally. In a statement obtained by AUTO REPORT AFRICA, Toyoda said: “The Dakar Rally is arguably the world’s most challenging endurance race. It is a formidable test of teamwork, tenacity and ...

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MERCEDES-BENZ RESTATES COMMITMENT TO GLOBAL FASHION ENGAGEMENT

In support of its commitment to the Global Fashion Engagement and emerging talent worldwide, Mercedes-Benz said it has presented a new episode of Fashion Creatives starring fashion’s leading sound designer, Michel Gaubert and his assistant Petit Michel. The humorous short film, reminiscent of what could have happened if the Muppets ...

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‘PORSCHE DELIVERED OVER 225,000 CARS WORLDWIDE IN 2015’

 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG said on Thursday that it can look back on an extremely successful fiscal year, more so with 225,121 vehicles delivered to customers worldwide thus enabling the company to achieve a new record in 2015, exceeding the previous record of 189,849 cars in 2014 by ...

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MERCEDES-BENZ VANS SELLS MORE THAN EVER BEFORE

Mercedes-Benz Vans, Daimler’s van division, said on Friday that it sold more vehicles than ever before in fiscal year 2015, with the figure exceeding 300,000 vans for the first time. Based on initial data from December, the company said it sold around 321,000 vehicles worldwide last year (prior year: 294,600). ...

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MERCEDES-BENZ VANS SHINE AT 2016 CAMPER VAN MARKET

 At the International Exhibition for Caravanning, Motoring and Tourism (CMT) 2016, Mercedes-Benz Vans is presenting a range of new features to enhance the appeal of their popular vehicles for further target groups. From spring 2016, the new AMG Line for the V-Class will also be available for the Marco Polo. The striking AMG bodystyling ...

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24 HOURS OF NÜRBURGRING: TOYOTA GAZOO ANNOUNCES TRIPLE ENTRY FOR 2016 RACE

Toyota GAZOO Racing Friday announced the entry of three vehicles―a Toyota C-HR Racing*, a Lexus RC, and a Lexus RC F―in the 44th 24 Hours of Nürburgring endurance race to be held in Germany from May 26 to 29, 2016. The 24 Hours of Nürburgring, according to a statement issued ...

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2016 HYUNDAI SONATA EARNS IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARD

 In one of the industry’s most demanding vehicle tests, the 2016 Hyundai Sonata earned the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety’s highest accolade for safety, receiving a 2016 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, according to a statement obtained by AUTO REPORT AFRICA. The IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award helps consumers select vehicles that offer ...

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