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PHOTO NEWS: Mercedes-Benz Celebrates 50 years in Ireland

It’s celebration time for Mercedes-Benz in  Ireland as the first commercial vehicle sporting the three-pointed star was introduced to the country 50 years ago. Fergus Conheady, Commercial Vehicle Sales Manager (left) and Stephen Byrne, Chief Executive of Mercedes-Benz Ireland, said it was an occasion that held particular significance for the ...

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PHOTO NEWS: When KOICA, KOGI, KIA met in Lokoja

Country Director/Regional Representative, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) , Sook Hyun Park (4th left); Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello (4th right); Kia Motors Vice President, Mr. Olu Tikolo (3rd right) and other dignitaries during the 3Ks (KOICA-KOGI-KIA) meeting in Lokoja, Kogi State capital.  

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Continental Tyre Bags Highest Rating for CSR Initiatives in South Africa

Continental Tyre SA has been recognised for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives as it received the highest rating for CSR initiatives in South Africa within the tyre sector at the recent-held PMR Africa Excellence Awards. While all other major tyre manufacturers were rated in this category, CTSA stood head ...

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Mazda Receives Gold Award at NADA DSI Awards

For its positive relationship with its dealer network highlighted by the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI), Mazda Southern Africa has been presented with a gold award at the NADA DSI Awards which were held at the home of Wesbank in Fairlands, Johannesburg. And for the feat, ...

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Kia Partners Stanbic IBTC, Rolls out ‘Drive Your Dream, Pay At Your Pace’ Car Finance Scheme

Kia Motors Nigeria has partnered Stanbic IBTC bank to help Nigerians overcome the current liquidity crunch and excess documentation required for purchasing a new car in the country. A finance scheme tagged ‘Drive Your Dream, Pay at Your Pace’ is the result of the partnership as it seeks to help people ...

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Finally, Mercedes-Benz reveals the X-Class, first Premium Pickup

Mercedes-Benz, Tuesday in Cape Town, South Africa, finally revealed its first premium pickup, the X-Class, at a world premiere, thus bringing to the fore the importance of the South African market to the luxury brand with three pointed stars. The new Mercedes-Benz X-Class, which promises to be a game-changer in the light commercial vehicle ...

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Continental Restates Commitment to the “Stop the Crash” Campaign

South Africa’s leading tyre company, Continental, has related its commitment to stopping road accidents. The company said since early 2016, its Chassis & Safety and Tyre divisions have been partnering with the “Stop the Crash” campaign initiated by Global NCAP. “The aim of this collaboration is to raise awareness among ...

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40 Semi-finalists Shortlisted for Honda Quest True Adventure

The 2017 Honda Quest True Adventure is about to commence as the organiser, Honda Motorcycles Southern Africa, has shortlisted 40 semi-finalists for the Quest Boot Camp after meticulously working through more than 800 entries. A statement issued on Monday said a number of factors were considered in narrowing down the ...

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Groupe Renault posts impressive half-year sales record with 1.88 million vehicles sold

Groupe Renault on Monday announced an impressive half-year sales report with 1.88 million vehicles sold in the first half of 2017, translating to an increase of 10.4% in a market that grew 2.6%. In a statement issued in Boulogne-Billancourt, the group said all its brands posted increases in sales volumes ...

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All-new Subaru XV makes a debut in South Africa

Two months after its world premiere at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, the all-new Subaru XV has arrived the local market in South Africa and is available at all Subaru dealerships across the country.  Now in its second generation, the all new XV, which is the second vehicle to ...

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