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MERCEDES-BENZ VANS SHINE AT 2016 CAMPER VAN MARKET

 At the International Exhibition for Caravanning, Motoring and Tourism (CMT) 2016, Mercedes-Benz Vans is presenting a range of new features to enhance the appeal of their popular vehicles for further target groups. From spring 2016, the new AMG Line for the V-Class will also be available for the Marco Polo. The striking AMG bodystyling ...

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24 HOURS OF NÜRBURGRING: TOYOTA GAZOO ANNOUNCES TRIPLE ENTRY FOR 2016 RACE

Toyota GAZOO Racing Friday announced the entry of three vehicles―a Toyota C-HR Racing*, a Lexus RC, and a Lexus RC F―in the 44th 24 Hours of Nürburgring endurance race to be held in Germany from May 26 to 29, 2016. The 24 Hours of Nürburgring, according to a statement issued ...

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VOLVO XC90 SCOOPS MORE LOCAL, INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

The award-winning new Volvo XC90 has added a few more trophies to its cabinet, both in South Africa and on the global stage. At the inaugural Cars.co.za Consumer Awards held in Johannesburg on Thursday, January 14, 2016, the new Volvo XC90 was named Premium SUV of the Year. Judged by ...

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SA-BOUND LEXUS LC 500 WINS TWO AWARDS IN DETROIT

 The stunning 2017 Lexus LC 500 – a luxury performance coupe – captured top honours for the best-designed production car and the best interior at the 10th annual EyesOn Design awards at the Detroit Motor Show. Awards, according to a statement issued on Friday, are decided by a high-powered group ...

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GENERAL MOTORS DISTRIBUTOR, MAC GHANA, WAXES STRONGER

Since it officially opened its doors as the new authorised dealer for Chevrolet and Isuzu vehicles in Ghana last November, MAC Ghana has continued to wax stronger in the country’s automotive sector. Situated in Accra, the Ghanaian capital, MAC Ghana is geared to provide the Ghanaian market with the global ...

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GM TO SELL USED CARS THROUGH NEW ONLINE PLATFORM

General Motors said it would soon be selling some of its used cars online to the general public in the U.S. Through a new website set to launch in February called the Factory Pre-Owned Collection, the automaker said it will sell low-mileage GM lease daily rental and company-owned vehicles. GM chairman and ...

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DE VILLIERS/VON ZITZEWITZ MOVE UP INTO THIRD OVERALL OF DAKAR 2016

Stage 10 of Dakar 2016 brought the fearsome dunes of the Catamarca near the town of Fiambalá properly into play, as a number of the top crews faltered under the relentless South American sun. For Toyota Gazoo Racing SA, it was again a day where the gods of the Dakar ...

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DRAMA AS STAGE 9 OF DAKAR 2016 IS SHORTENED

With four more stages to go, extremely hot temperatures, reaching nearly 50 degrees Celsius, plagued Stage 9 of the 2016 Dakar Rally on Wednesday. As a result, the stage was shortened to just 90 km for the cars and trucks, while the motorcycles completed the full 285 km-long route. For ...

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GM INCREASES EARNINGS OUTLOOK FOR 2016, ANNOUNCES INCREASED RETURNS TO SHAREHOLDERS

 General Motors Co. Wednesday announced an increase to its 2016 earnings per share adjusted outlook to between $5.25 and $5.75, up from the prior outlook of $5.00 to $5.50 provided on Oct. 1, 2015. The company also expects improved EBIT-adjusted, EBIT-adjusted margin and automotive adjusted free cash flow. Based on ...

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