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FORD BOOSTS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA, DONATES TWO RANGER VANS TO COSCHARIS – CG EKO LLP AUTOMOBILE TRAINING CENTRE

  Ford Motor Company (FMC) has re-affirmed its commitment to developing Nigeria’s automobile industry by donating two Ford Rangers to its dealer-partner, Coscharis Motors, for their Automotive Training Centre in Lagos.   The two vehicles will be used at Coscharis-CG Eko LLP Automobile Training Centre in Ikeja, Lagos to enhance and ...

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PORSCHE EXTENDS COMPACT SUV RANGE WITH NEW MACAN VARIANT

The Porsche Centre Lagos has announced that Porsche is extending its compact SUV range with a new variant of the Macan. The new entry-level model of the Macan, which is available for order now at starting price of NGN 17,461,600 with the first units expected as early as July 2016, ...

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FORD, THE ONLY AUTOMAKER ON ETHISPHERE INSTITUTE’S LIST OF 2016 WORLD’S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES

  Ford Motor Company (FMC) is the only automaker which made the 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company® by Ethisphere Institute – a distinction that comes as ethics in business increasingly affects customers and their purchase decisions.   “This honor celebrates our employees who are committed to doing the right things ...

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ZAMBIA LAUNCHES FIRST QUICK LANE TYRE AND AUTO CENTRE

  Ford Motor Company and Vehicle Centre Zambia Limited, the local Ford distributor in that country, have launched the first Quick Lane Tyre and Auto Centre in order to provide improved access to quality automotive services and repairs in the country. Quick Lane Tyre and Auto Centres are an initiative ...

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THREE MILLIONTH MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER GOES TO CAMPER VAN MANUFACTURER HYMER

 Mercedes-Benz Vans is celebrating an important milestone with its success van, the Sprinter. Since its market launch in 1995, the division has delivered three million units of its “world vehicle” to customers. The large van is driven in over 130 countries. The year 2015 was the most successful year for ...

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BRAND KEYS CUSTOMER LOYALTY INDEX: HYUNDAI RANKED NO. 1 FOR THE SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

For the seventh year in a row, Hyundai has been ranked No. 1 in the automotive category in the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Index. Brand Keys, a New York–based customer loyalty and engagement consultancy, publishes this annual syndicated study, which examines customers’ relationships with 635 brands in 72 categories. “Psychologists say ...

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VOLKSWAGEN’S BEST SELLER EXTENDS APPEAL TO COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS WITH XPRESS

Polo Vivo, South Africa’s top selling passenger car in 2015, is extending its appeal to commercial customers with the introduction of half-ton Xpress. The Volkswagen Polo Vivo range (sedan included) sold 31 384 units in 2015. Polo Vivo and Polo have consistently been the top two selling passenger models in South ...

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VOLKSWAGEN MOTORSPORT UNVEILS 2016 CIRCUIT RACING PLANS

For two decades, Engen Volkswagen Cup has been Volkswagen’s focus in circuit racing but this is going to change dramatically from 2016. Head of Volkswagen Motorsport, Mike Rowe,who confirmed this in a statement said, “Volkswagen Motorsport will continue with Engen Volkswagen Cup and the very successful relationship with Engen that ...

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LE MANS 2016: FORD UNVEILS STRONG INTERNATIONAL LINE-UP OF DRIVERS

Ford Chip Ganassi Racing said it has assembled a talented team of racing drivers from across the globe, ready for its return to the Le Mans 24 Hours, 50 years on from taking outright victory at the world’s greatest endurance race. Each of the four Ford GTs, according to a ...

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NEW APPOINTMENTS AT VOLKSWAGEN GROUP SOUTH AFRICA

Volkswagen Group South Africa has appointed two new Directors to its Board of Management. Stefan Mecha, according to a statement obtained by AUTO REPORT AFRICA, has succeeded Petra Hoffmann as the Director for Sales and Marketing while Henning Jens takes over from Carsten Stapel as the Finance Director. Stefan worked ...

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