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Sep
29
2023
By The African Mirror
Stellantis invests R3-billion in South Africa, establishing state-of-the-art automotive plant in Coega

Stellantis invests R3-billion in South Africa, establishing state-of-the-art automotive plant in Coega

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STELLANTIS has confirmed its intention to develop a greenfield manufacturing facility in Coega in South Africa with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic). Minister Ebrahim Patel, senior officials from the IDC and Mr. Samir Cherfan, Stellantis Middle East and Africa Chief Operating Officer met at the Parliament Buildings in Cape Town to agree on investment in the South African motor industry. “It is a wonderful day for all South Africans when a global company of Stellantis’ proportions decides to expand its manufacturing footprint in South Africa, to assemble completely knocked down units,”…
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Sep
26
2023
By The African Mirror
Volkswagen heritage sublimely preserved

Volkswagen heritage sublimely preserved

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FOR more than 70 years Volkswagen vehicles have traversed the roads of South Africa and have become one of the most loved vehicle brands in the country. Its heritage remains proudly preserved at the Volkswagen AutoPavilion in Kariega. This quaint town, formally known as Uitenhage, is the second oldest town in the Eastern Cape and is home to Volkswagen Group South Africa’s (VWSA) manufacturing plant where the first Volkswagen Beetle rolled off the production line at the end of August 1951.  More than 40 classics are displayed inside the AutoPavilion museum amongst which the oldest is a 1938 DKW F5…
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Jul
13
2023
By The African Mirror
Ford, Salvador Caetano to drive expansion in Uganda

Ford, Salvador Caetano to drive expansion in Uganda

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FORD and Salvador Caetano have expanded their partnership to Uganda and appointed Motorcare as their new distributor partner, and sole official importer-dealer, in Uganda. Motorcare Uganda and its cumulated experience, strong market knowledge and commitment to service excellence will provide Ford customers in Uganda with the highest standards of Ford products, services, and support. Said Achraf El Boustani, Managing Director Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa at Ford Motor Company: “We are delighted to welcome, again, Salvador Caetano Group to the Ford family. We are confident that this new step with Salvador Caetano offers the Ford brand a vital opportunity to gain…
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Jul
11
2023
By The African Mirror
Mitsubishi empowers Basadi Automotive Group

Mitsubishi empowers Basadi Automotive Group

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MITSUBISHI Motors South Africa have bolstered their partnership with the Basadi Automotive Group through the sponsorship of a Mitsubishi Xpander. The keys to the branded Mitsubishi Xpander were handed over to Basadi Automotive Group founder Josephine Malakoane at Mitsubishi Bedfordview. Basadi Automotive Group was established by Josephine Malakoane in 2018 and is 100 percent black female owned. The company specialises in vehicle transfers, vehicle carrier movements, de-fleet inspections and collections as well as new vehicle deliveries nationwide. “Mitsubishi Motors SA has an existing partnership with Basadi Automotive Group through the Motus Enterprise and Supplier Development programme and we are delighted…
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Jun
28
2023
By The African Mirror
Ford Castrol Team scores a double victory in the Botswana

Ford Castrol Team scores a double victory in the Botswana

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THE Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) Ford Castrol Team scored an emphatic one-two finish in the EcoBoost V6-powered T1+ Ford Rangers at Round 3 of the South African Rally Raid Championship (SARRC), which was held in Jwaneng, Botswana, from 23-25 June 2023. As the longest and toughest event of the year, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Kalahari Botswana 1000 Desert Race is a three-day marathon event which covers almost 1 000km of racing through semi-arid terrain, characterised by unforgiving thorn bushes and lots of soft sand. Despite the punishing conditions destroying bodywork on all the competitor cars and pushing the crews to…
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Jun
05
2023
By The African Mirror
Audi driving experience returns to South Africa with exciting pop-up events

Audi driving experience returns to South Africa with exciting pop-up events

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THE Audi driving experience is returning to South Africa with a series of pop-up events. These events will run between July and November covering Gauteng, the Western Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal at some of the most exciting racing tracks in South Africa: the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit (Gauteng), Plaaspad Racetrack (Western Cape), and Dezzi South Coast Raceway (Kwa-Zulu Natal). Sascha Sauer, Head of Audi South Africa said: “We are thrilled to announce the re-launch of the Audi driving experience in South Africa. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for South Africans to experience the very best of Audi’s performance models,…
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Jun
04
2023
By The African Mirror
Ford SA’s double victory: Ranger makes history, Everest a good second

Ford SA’s double victory: Ranger makes history, Everest a good second

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FORDSA has made history and achieved a rare double at the podium of the prestigious South African Car of the Year competition.In a ground-breaking achievement, the Ranger has become the first bakkie - pick-up - to secure an overall win in the prestigious South African Car of the Year competition.Ford further asserted itself in the awards by taking second place overall with the Everest.The Ford Ranger's triumph marks a historic moment as no other bakkie has ever managed to beat all finalists to the top spot since the competition began in 1986. Fortuitously, this award coincides with Ford South Africa’s…
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Mar
09
2023
By The African Mirror
Car of the year “Motor Enthusiast” public competition encourages motorists to stay safe on SA roads

Car of the year “Motor Enthusiast” public competition encourages motorists to stay safe on SA roads

MOTORING NEWS
OLD Mutual Insure has launched the exciting new ‘Motor Enthusiast’ public competition as part of the Car of the Year (COTY) competition, giving motor enthusiasts across the country the opportunity to win one of five defensive driving vouchers, with the training offered by leading driver training organisation, MasterDrive. All hopeful entrants have to do is vote for their favourite Old Mutual Insure SA Car of the Year (COTY) competition finalist to stand a chance to win one of the vouchers, by voting on the competition microsite, www.ominsurecoty.co.za, before midnight on Monday, 22 May 2023. The competition is open to South African…
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Feb
12
2023
By The African Mirror
Fords’ 11th Trends Report finds growing consumer optimism

Fords’ 11th Trends Report finds growing consumer optimism

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Ford Motor Company has released its 11th annual Trends Report. The major insight from the survey reveals that the global population has a positive ‘Every cloud has a silver lining’ sentiment, even amidst national and global instability.  The findings from the Ford Trends 2023 survey are generated from 16 120 online interviews in 16 countries across the world. The survey is open to diverse opinions and curious about the consumers’ thought process. It analyses consumer preferences and behaviours influenced by external factors across a range of themes. The survey attempts to look into the future through an analysis of the findings. A…
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Feb
12
2023
By The African Mirror
Audi South Africa reveals 43 additional EV charging stations

Audi South Africa reveals 43 additional EV charging stations

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AUDI South Africa, in partnership with Rubicon, has brought 43 additional electric vehicle (EV) charging stations online across the country. These chargers can accommodate a total of 57 EV cars simultaneously, at varying capacities, regardless of model or brand ownership. This is in addition to the brand’s contribution of 70 EV charging connection points nationwide a year ago, when Audi was the first to bring ultra-fast chargers to South Africa.The latest rollout includes the very first DC 200kW ultra-fast charger in South Africa, which is installed at the largest shopping mall ever built in a single phase – Mall of Africa…
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