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March Sales Shock For New Vehicles

New vehicle sales seemingly plummeted in March compared to the same month last year. But two major factors conspired against the numbers, according to WesBank. Figures released by naamsa | the Automotive Business Council saw the March new vehicle market decline 11,7% to 44,273 sales, at first glance scaring the ...

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The new Mercedes−AMG SL: An icon returns with new edition

The new Mercedes-AMG SL, the new edition of an icon, returns to its roots with a classic soft top and sporty character. At the same time, the luxurious roadster as a 2+2 seater is particularly suitable for everyday use and puts its power down on the road with all-wheel drive ...

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Isuzu sales remain resilient despite 2020 tough trading conditions

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) recorded total sales of 2 587 trucks and buses in 2020. Trucks led the charge with total sales of 2 570 units, making Isuzu the number one Japanese Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in the Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle segments for eight and seven consecutive ...

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks leads South African heavy-duty truck segment in 2020

 Mercedes-Benz Trucks, a brand of Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa (DTBSA), achieved market leader position in the Heavy-Duty Truck (HDT) segment in 2020 relative direct competitors, despite the blatant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the trucking industry. Maretha Gerber, Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, says: “We made bold moves ...

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S-Class interior takes modern luxury to the next level

    Modern luxury attains the next level in the interior of the S-Class. The designers have created a feel-good ambience with lounge character marked by elegance, high quality and lightness. The dashboard with its new architecture, modern surface design and ergonomic display arrangement is a particular highlight. But the ...

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Enter the first-ever BMW iX3

      The all-new BMW iX3 was revealed Tuesday morning  by Mr Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG as fully electric mobility celebrates its premiere in a BMW X model – the new BMW iX3.   Locally emission-free driving pleasure complements the sporting ability for ...

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KIA emerges number one mass-market automotive brand for the 6th consecutive year

  KIA Motors has been ranked number one in the industry by J.D. Power in the 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), with a reported 136 problems per 100 vehicles. And for the sixth consecutive year, KIA is the number one mass-market automotive brand. “An exceptional run,” said Dave Sargent, ...

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Enter the New Nissan Kicks

  The new Nissan Kicks, a subcompact SUV which combines Nissan’s award-winning e-POWER electrified powertrain and ProPILOT driver assistance, has hit the showrooms in Japan ahead of launches in other markets across the world. The Kicks offers customers powerful, quiet driving and increased confidence on the road thanks to Nissan’s e-POWER ...

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Enter the New Renault KOLEOS 

With its sturdy and high-end design, its comfort and its outstanding performance, the Renault Koleos has successfully established itself as an International reference in the large SUV segment. New Koleos represents the ‘ne plus ultra’ of Renault’s high-end range, with the Senior Vice-President of Corporate Design, Laurens van den Acker’s ...

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