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100 YEARS OF BMW: MERCEDES-BENZ MUSEUM OFFERS FREE ADMISSION TO BMW EMPLOYEES

The Mercedes-Benz Museum has congratulated Munich-based Bayerische Motorenwerke (BMW) on its 100-year anniversary with an invitation to BMW employees to visit the Museum in Stuttgart free of charge from March 8 to 13, 2016. BMW was founded on March 7, 1916. According to a statement obtained by AUTO REPORT AFRICA, ...

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VOLVO CARS INTRODUCES POLESTAR PERFORMANCE PARTS

Volvo cars are set for even more driving enjoyment with the introduction of Polestar Performance Parts. Engineered by Polestar, Polestar Performance Parts offer a wide range of extensively developed enhancements for the Volvo V40, S60, V60 and XC60 models to begin with, including chassis parts, wheels, exhausts, interior and exterior ...

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FIAT SHOWCASES EXOTIC MODELS IN GENEVA

Fiat has chosen Geneva as the stage on which to give the international press a first glimpse of the complete Tipo family, winner of the prestigious Autobest “Best Buy Car” award for 2016. The 4-door sedan will be joined by the all-new 5-door and Station Wagon versions, a statement signed ...

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TOYOTA SA SELLS 1,000 UNITS OF NEW HILUX IN JUST 1 WEEK

 Despite a sombre economic outlook, Toyota has once again shot to the head of the leader board as South Africa’s best-selling car brand with an industry-leading 8 ,743 deliveries for the month of February; 1, 148 units ahead of the number two brand. The month of February was also noteworthy for ...

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FORD PERFORMANCE CONFIRMS FOCUS RS FOR 2016 FIA WORLD RALLYCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

Ford’s RS competition legacy continues this season for a new generation of motorsports fans. Teased at the conclusion of Ken Block’s Gymkhana EIGHT released earlier this week, Ford Performance confirmed Block’s Hoonigan Racing Division team will field two factory-supported 2016 Ford Focus RS race cars in the FIA World Rallycross ...

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THE NEW DUCATI 959 PANIGALE COMES WITH IMPROVED FEATURES

South Africa’s racing motorbike manufacturers, Ducati, said it is set to position its new 959 Panigale to become a larger capacity, even more versatile “Supermid” model, thus paying tribute to Ducati’s legendary racing heritage. The Ducati 959 Panigale, according to a statement obtained by AUTO REPORT AFRICA, shares the same ...

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GOODYEAR SHOWCASES INTELLIGRIP CONCEPT TYRE IN GENEVA

Goodyear has presented its vision for tyres to support early generation autonomous vehicles at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show. The Goodyear IntelliGrip concept tyre, with its advanced sensor technology, is designed to support autonomous vehicle control systems, a statement issued in Geneva and obtained by AUTO REPORT AFRICA said. ...

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GOODYEAR UNVEILS EAGLE-360, A VISIONARY TYRE CONCEPT FOR FUTURE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

After 117 years of making tyres, Goodyear has unveiled its latest concept tyre, Eagle-360, at the Geneva International Motor Show. The spherical, 3-D printed tyre highlights Goodyear’s vision for the future and presents an inspiring solution for  the long-term future when autonomous driving is expected to be more mainstream. According ...

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ATLAS SECURITY BOOSTS LOCAL FLEET WITH CHEVROLET UTILITY

 Top Port Elizabeth security firm, Atlas Security, recently took ownership of nine Chevrolet Utilities, boosting their fleet to 90. The purchase, according to a statement obtained by AUTO REPORT AFRICA, forms part of a business decision by Atlas to boost their growing fleet and to increase service delivery, in addition ...

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AS NEW FORD EXPLORER ARRIVES NIGERIA, WOMEN WANT THE TOP-SELLING SUV AS MOTHER’S DAY GIFT

In Nigeria, most people are familiar with the proverb: “A mother is gold, and a father is a mirror.” North, South, East or West of Nigeria, mothers are always revered. And as most Nigerians prepare for the Mother’s Day on Sunday, March 6 , it’s time once again for husbands to ...

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