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Sportage Compact SUV leads as Kia posts global sales of 223,648 vehicles in August

…As Sportage Compact SUV remains best selling model in global markets The Sportage compact SUV remains the leading Kia brand in global markets with 41,040 units sold as the Korean auto maker  announced its August 2018 global sales figures for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles, recording a ...

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Love Your Tyres? Life Hacks for tyre maintenance

  Did you know that at 60km/h, the sole contact between the road and your car is a small patch on your tyres about the size of your palm? As the only part of your car that physically touches the ground, it’s imperative your tyres are properly maintained. Derek Kirkby, ...

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Mission accomplished as the whole world visits Mercedes-Benz Museum

It was really a mission accomplished, Wednesday, August 22, 2018, as the Mercedes-Benz Museum team was finally able to say: “we have welcomed the whole world at our museum”, when they greeted visitors from Guyana and from the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis. People from each of the 193 member states ...

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Isuzu’s chief warms up for IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship

  Port Elizabeth – CEO by day, Ironman in the early mornings, after work and on weekends. This can be said of Isuzu Motors South Africa Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Michael Sacke, who will be participating in the upcoming Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, taking place on 1 ...

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Tips for First-time Car Buyers

In the market for a set of wheels? Never bought a car before? In celebration of International Youth Day, herewith tips from Ford Motor Company to help you navigate the decision-making and buying process to avoid costly mistakes. Research Once you’ve decided on the best type and size of car ...

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Kia reveals upgraded Sportage with enhanced design and new powertrain technology

Kia Motors has revealed details of the upgraded 2018 Kia Sportage, the brand’s global best-selling vehicle. The new model boasts a refreshed exterior and interior design, as well as new safety and infotainment technologies. The mid-sized crossover utility vehicle (CUV) also offers buyers a range of new or upgraded powertrains ...

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ContiTrade Africa plans 17 new dealerships in 2018

ContiTrade Africa, the retail division of Continental Tyre South Africa, is continuing its expansion of the BestDrive dealer network across South Africa and the Sub-Saharan Africa region, and plans to welcome 17 new dealers during 2018. “Our aggressive network expansion supports our own growth plan objectives, as well as the ...

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SA moves to deepen relations with Nigeria as Ramaphosa, Nissan, BMW officials, others visit

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, penultimate Wednesday, took a step further to deepen the bilateral relations between his country and Nigeria as he acknowledged Nigeria as the largest economy and biggest market in Africa with great potential not only for his country but for the African continent as a ...

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All-electric Kia Niro EV crossover goes on sale in Korea

The new Kia Niro EV hit the sales showrooms Thursday in Korea, combining an all-electric, zero-emissions powertrain with crossover practicality, intelligent packaging and eye-catching design. A long-distance driving range of up to 385 kilometers makes it one of the most capable electric vehicles on sale anywhere in the world.  The ...

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Conrad Groenewald is Ford’s new Director of Marketing, Sales & Service for South Africa and SSA

Conrad Groenewald, 43, has been appointed  by Ford Motor Company as the Director of Marketing, Sales & Service for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), effective 1 July. Groenewald takes over the position from Neale Hill, who moved into the role of Managing Director for South Africa and SSA as ...

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