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Sep
08
2022
By The African Mirror
Jeffrey Oppong Peprah is the new AAAM Vice President for West Africa

Jeffrey Oppong Peprah is the new AAAM Vice President for West Africa

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ONE of Ghana's leaders in the automobile industry has a new bigger role in West Africa. The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has appointed the President of the Automotive Assemblers Association of Ghana (AAAG), Jeffrey Oppong Peprah as Vice President representing West Africa. Oppong Peprah will serve together with other vice presidents representing north and southern Africa. The President of AAAM is Mike Whitfield who is also the Managing Director of Nissan Africa. Oppong Peprah is currently the CEO of Volkswagen Ghana has entrepreneurship and strategic Leadership competencies, with experience in the automotive industry, supply chain management & logistics,…
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Sep
03
2022
By The African Mirror
Volkswagen’s B-BBEE Initiatives Trust invests in transformation of the automotive supply chain

Volkswagen’s B-BBEE Initiatives Trust invests in transformation of the automotive supply chain

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WHEN it comes to transformation in the automotive industry, Akhona Mosiane believes she has been given a rare opportunity to make an impact. “I am not title-driven but I know there aren’t many women who can say they own a heavy-truck dealership group,” she says. “I’ve been given an opportunity to be at the forefront of making sure I am not the last. My duty is to make it easier for other women to get into the industry and fulfill their entrepreneurial dreams.” Mosiane, 35, is the majority shareholder of GardenRouteMan (GRM) Auto, a dealership group that currently owns three…
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Sep
03
2022
By The African Mirror
Isuzu Trucks Drive Rural Wild Coast Economy

Isuzu Trucks Drive Rural Wild Coast Economy

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SINCE the introduction of the first Isuzu truck in 1975, Isuzu Trucks have become a familiar feature on South African roads. Isuzu boasts an enviable record of being the top truck brand by sales in South African for the past nine in a row in the medium, and heavy-duty segments of the truck market. This makes Isuzu trucks an integral part of the South African economy. While other regions in the country might have multiple options for transportation of goods, one area in the country, the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape, seems to have a singular preference for the…
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Sep
03
2022
By The African Mirror
Thulasizwe Primary gets brand-new library from Hyundai

Thulasizwe Primary gets brand-new library from Hyundai

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THE Thulasizwe Primary School in Boksburg celebrated the opening of a brand-new library and information centre this week which was donated by Hyundai Automotive South Africa and the Hyundai Motor Company, in collaboration with the Imperial and Motus Community Trust. It is the 14th library that has been opened at selected schools in previously disadvantaged communities in the Witwatersrand region as a result of the partnership between Hyundai and the Imperial and Motus Community Trust. “I have represented Hyundai at most of the library openings, and every one of them has been a very special occasion. It is our vision that…
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Jun
18
2020
By The African Mirror
The Boss is back, long live the Mustang Mach 1

The Boss is back, long live the Mustang Mach 1

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JOVIAL RANTAO THE BOSS is back, bigger, stronger and still aggressive. After a 17 year break, the Mach 1, the Boss of all Ford Mustangs, has made a return and it is bound to change the motoring landscape throughout Africa and the world. And if you thought that beauty and power do not go together, think again. In the Mustang Mach 1, whose limited edition is a  480 horsepower work of art, Ford has gone back to history to create an exciting future. The rich legacy of the Mustang Mach is one to be celebrated and in relaunching the iconic…
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Jun
18
2020
By The African Mirror
How Nissan is supporting the war against COVID-19

How Nissan is supporting the war against COVID-19

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JOVIAL RANTAO ONE OF Nissan’s African operations is at the heart of the company’s global response to the COVID-19, the virus that has infected millions, killed hundreds of thousands and wreaked havoc in economies across Africa and the world. Nissan is using its manufacturing capacity to produce ventilators and personal protective equipment (PPE) which form a crucial part in the arsenal used to fight the virus. To produce the ventilators and PPEs, Nissan has mobilized its global capabilities in the areas of manufacturing and transportation – along with thousands of employees who have contributed their time, energy and skills. From…
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Jun
17
2020
By The African Mirror
Ford Figo launch

Ford Figo launch

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JOVIAL RANTAO NEW and tough ways of doing business, brought to the world by Covid-19, the virus that has changed life the way we know it, has forced companies to change the way they do business. So, how does a motor manufacturer launch a new model at a time of working from home and social distancing? Ford Motors South Africa has not only moved with the times but displayed admirable agility when it held its historic virtual launch of its latest addition to its family.  The new Ford Figo Freestyle -  described by the manufacturers as the “cool, connected and…
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Jul
11
2020
By The African Mirror
Volkswagen’s new T-Roc is here!

Volkswagen’s new T-Roc is here!

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MOTORING CORRESPONDENT THE HIGHLY competitive SUV vehicle market in South Africa has just got spicy and interesting. One of the country’s leading manufacturers, VW, has produced a formidable new addition to its impressive SVU range. Say hello to the T-Roc! The T-Roc, a compact crossover, joins the VW SUV family and now a sibling to the T-Cross, the Tiguan, the Tiguan Allspace and the Touareg. VW says its new baby brings fresh impetus to the compact SUV class and sets a new benchmark in the SUV segment with its functionality, dynamic handling and technology. “The T-Roc, which slots above the…
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Jan
19
2021
By The African Mirror
Ford Ranger sales remain resilient

Ford Ranger sales remain resilient

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THE locally assembled Ford Ranger remains one of South Africa’s most popular new vehicles and the country’s leading light commercial vehicle (LCV) export throughout 2020, despite the constrained economic climate, exacerbated by the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 18 846 Ford Rangers were sold in South Africa last year, placing it amongst the overall top three models on the local sales charts – with the number of units retailed recovering rapidly from June 2020 once the nationwide hard-lockdown was eased. The Ranger recorded its peak sales for the 2020 year in September (2 188 units), October…
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Mar
12
2021
By The African Mirror
South African-built Ford Ranger awarded CAR Top 12 Best Buys title for 10th consecutive year

South African-built Ford Ranger awarded CAR Top 12 Best Buys title for 10th consecutive year

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THE Ford Ranger has firmly cemented its place as one of South Africa’s best pickups after being selected as the winner in CAR Magazine’s 2021 Top 12 Best Buys in the double-cab pickup category for an unprecedented 10th consecutive year. The annual CAR Top 12 Best Buys Awards is one of South Africa’s longest-running and most respected automotive industry awards – conducted by the country’s largest and oldest motoring publication. “A big factor in CAR’s Best Buy awards is the legacy vote. If a vehicle has won nine times before – as is the case with the Ford Ranger –…
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