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Nissan ties for most awards in J.D. Power 2018 Initial Quality Study (IQS)

Nissan topped three vehicle segments and finished in the top three in two others in the 2018 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS). J.D. Power IQS is the industry benchmark for new vehicle quality. This year, the Nissan brand improved by eight problems per hundred vehicles (PP100) to an overall ...

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NEVER SAY DIE! 18-year old Isuzu bakkie still going strong after a million kilometre

This is the distance an 18-year old Isuzu 250 Diesel Double Cab has travelled and the bakkie is still going strong after exceeding its 1-million km’s reading last year. Much like its retired owner, David Manley from Mossel Bay, the Isuzu bakkie is still just as busy as before it hit the 1-million km’s ...

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Kia emerges highest ranked mass market brand in J.D. Power’s IQS for the fourth consecutive year

For the fourth consecutive year, Kia has been recognized as the number one non-premium brand by J.D. Power in the 2018 Initial Quality Study (IQS), with a reported 72 problems per 100 vehicles.   Kia maintained its leadership position with segment-leading performances from the Sorento (Midsize SUV) and Rio (Small ...

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Kia Motors Reorganises Overseas Business Operations

….Plans complete global reorganisation by 2019     Kia Motors Corporation has announced organizational changes within its overseas operations, as the company grants greater autonomy to each region in an effort to spur sustainable growth and enhance innovation. As a first step in its global business reorganization, the company has launched ...

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Nissan unveils major expansion plans for Africa, Middle East & India

    Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. on Wednesday unveiled a major expansion strategy in the Africa, the Middle East and India region today as part of the company’s six-year midterm plan, Nissan M.O.V.E. to 2022. Nissan said it aims to build on its strengths in markets including South Africa, India, the ...

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Toyota begins global search for automated driving Software Engineers

Toyota Research Institute-Advanced Development (TRI-AD) has announced that it is ready to employ “Battle-Ready” Automated Driving Software Engineers across the world in a bid to boost its team to 1,000 engineers. In a statement issued on Wednesday, TRI-AD said the global search is in line with its ultimate goal of ...

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Mercedes launches digital services for the new Sprinter

The third generation of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter defines the top echelon in the Large Van segment – also with respect to digitisation and connectivity. The new Mercedes PRO fleet solutions are being activated to coincide with the market launch of the new Sprinter and are available to customers purchasing the new Sprinter. These solutions are even ...

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Ford names new Leaders for Middle East & Africa, Global Product Marketing

Ford Motor Company has announced key global leadership changes with Jacques Brent, former president, Ford Middle East and Africa,  appointed to the new global position of director, Product Marketing, effective June 1. This move is part of Ford’s push to transform its marketing organisation to drive greater efficiency, effectiveness and customer insight – leveraging ...

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Mercedes-Benz posts 63rd consecutive sales record in May

      Mercedes-Benz sold more vehicles around the world last month than ever before in a May: A total of 198,187 cars with the three-pointed star were handed over to customers (+2.3%). The premium brand thus achieved best-ever unit sales for the 63rd month in succession. In the first ...

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Kia Motors posts global sales of 247,176 vehicles in May

Kia Motors Corporation has announced its May 2018 global sales figures for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles, saying it recorded a total of 247,176 units sold, increasing 9% from 2017. In May, the company’s overseas sales climbed 9.2% compared to the previous year, posting 200,130 units with ...

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