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Oyeyemi congratulates Muslims on Eid-El-Fitri, urges use of passengers’ rear-seat belts

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Boboye Oyeyemi, has congratulated Muslim faithful in Nigeria as they join their counterparts across the world for the celebration of Eid-El-Fitri. This followed the formal announcement of the sighting of the moon of Shawwal by the Sultan of Sokoto and ...

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All-New Ford Focus RS sets new benchmarks on the road and track

  Ford’s all-new Focus RS high-performance hatchback is pioneering the innovative Ford Performance All Wheel Drive (AWD) system, along with numerous advanced performance technologies to deliver exceptional cornering speed, thrilling performance and unbridled driving enjoyment. With a specially engineered 257kW version of Ford’s new 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine, the Focus RS ...

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New video showcases Ferrari’s California T in authentic African setting

 Official Ferrari dealer, Scuderia South Africa, has released a new video titled, California T -Out of Africa, as it pays tribute to the majestic realms of the African savannah. The captivating new video that was produced in cooperation with Ferrari Middle East & Africa, showcases Ferrari’s California T in authentic ...

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Ford continues positive sales momentum in June, driven by New Ranger

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) continued with a positive sales momentum in June, recording the fourth highest June sales in Ford’s history and third-highest dealer sales. These were achieved despite the squeeze of the current economic downturn, which is also affecting the new vehicle market. Most notably, Ford ...

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FRSC deploys 20,000 personnel, 600 patrol vehicles, 15 tow trucks, 50 ambulances for Sallah operations

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) said on Sunday that it had deployed 600 patrol vehicles, 15 tow trucks, 50 ambulances, 85 motor bikes and 20,000 personnel for patrol on the highways during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. A statement signed by Mr. Bisi Kazeem, FRSC Head, Media Relations and Strategy, in ...

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FRSC Plans Massive Deployment of Personnel, Materials for Sallah Operations

As Muslims in Nigeria prepare to join their counterparts across the world to celebrate the Eid-el-fitri on July 5 and 6, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said on Friday that it has concluded arrangements for massive deployment of its men and other materials for a special Sallah patrol across ...

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General Motors Appoints Louis Maritz as new GM in Israel

General Motors South Africa (GMSA) Friday announced the appointment of Louis Maritz, the Sub-Saharan Africa region senior manager responsible for after sales service in the Sub-Saharan Africa markets, as well as the Israeli market that forms part of the GM Sub-Saharan Africa region, as the new General Manager of Vehicle ...

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Again, Toyota recalls 1.4m cars over curtain airbags

Toyota Motor said on Wednesday that it is recalling 1.43 million vehicles worldwide  to repair a possible curtain shield airbag inflator defect. The world’s largest car maker said in a statement that subject to the latest recall were the 2008 to 2012 models of the Prius hybrid, Prius plug-in hybrid ...

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New Ford Ranger 2.2 TDCi Automatic Models launched in SA

The much – awaited 2.2 TDCi automatic transmission models of the new Ford Ranger are now available in the South African market. These came as the New Ford Ranger continues to set trends in the highly competitive light commercial vehicle (LCV) market in the country, and is now bolstered with ...

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Fiat Professional Fullback dealer launch starts in SA

The South Africa dealer launch of Fullback, the one-ton pick-up truck from Fiat Professional, will hold from this Friday, July 1 and the motoring public will have an opportunity to test drive the complete range at dealerships around the country. This follows the world reveal at the “2015 Dubai International ...

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