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Jun
01
2022
By The African Mirror
Ford trials new technology that could automatically reduce speed

Ford trials new technology that could automatically reduce speed

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Many cities and towns limit speeds around schools, hospitals and shopping areas. Seeing the signs, however, can depend on how visible they are, whether they are concealed by branches, or maybe surrounded by a cluster of other signs.Now, Ford is trialling connected vehicle technology using geofencing – a virtual geographical boundary – that could one day do away with the need for speed limit signs completely. As well as potentially making streets safer for other road users and pedestrians, Ford’s Geofencing Speed Limit Control system could help drivers avoid inadvertently incurring speeding fines and improve roadside appearances. “Connected vehicle technology has the…
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May
09
2022
By The African Mirror
40 years of Opel Corsa: A Success Story in Six Acts

40 years of Opel Corsa: A Success Story in Six Acts

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2022 is an anniversary year for Opel: the company has been making innovations affordable for everyone for 160 years, and at the same time one of its biggest bestsellers is celebrating its 40th birthday. The Opel Corsa revolutionised the small car class with its premiere in 1982 and today, in its sixth generation, is more in demand than ever. Last year, the current Corsa was the most popular small car in Germany and the best-selling car in the UK. The battery-electric Opel Corsa-e won the “Golden Steering Wheel 2020”1, now already accounts for around one-quarter of Corsa sales and is successfully competing in motorsport…
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Apr
20
2022
By The African Mirror
The new Isuzu D-MAX – bold, confident, smart and safe

The new Isuzu D-MAX – bold, confident, smart and safe

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 ISUZU Motors South Africa has introduced the highly anticipated and desirable all-new ISUZU D-MAX bakkie, taking its popular light commercial vehicle (LCV) to higher levels of refinement, quality, technology and efficiency than ever before. With a 24-strong line-up of Single Cab, Extended Cab and Double Cab models available with two engine options, five specification levels, manual and automatic transmissions and in 4x2 or 4x4 guise. The newcomer is sure to find favour as both an all-encompassing everyday leisure and lifestyle and a trusty workhorse vehicle.  The all-new ISUZU D-MAX is the seventh generation of ISUZU bakkies to be manufactured in…
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Mar
08
2022
By The African Mirror
Next generation Everest is in the house

Next generation Everest is in the house

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THE next-generation Ford Everest has arrived. The next generation Everest blends adventure-ready capability with exceptional comfort and customer-focused technology in a rugged, refined and fun to drive SUV.Engineered to excite, the Everest has been built for the adventurous – with capability at its core.Inside, premium levels of craftsmanship have created a quiet and refined sanctuary for up to seven occupants, while class-leading technology and safety make every journey more memorable.“When we started imagining the next-gen Everest, we started not at the beginning but at the end: With our customers,” said Ian Foston, chief platform engineer for Everest. “They’re people who like…
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Feb
09
2022
By The African Mirror
Meet the smartest Ford Ranger, yet

Meet the smartest Ford Ranger, yet

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER  KNOWING your customers' needs and producing tailor-made products to meet their needs is key to client satisfaction and growth of a company. Ford, one of Africa’s leading motor vehicle manufacturers knows this and it continues to adapt and improve its products to meet the ever changing needs of the customer.  Ford’s latest offering is proof of this.  The company has unveiled the next-generation Ford Ranger as “the smartest Ranger yet”.     Ford says it knows that customers want a pickup with a smart, functional interior with a high-level of well-integrated technology. It says the next-gen Ranger provides enhanced…
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Dec
13
2022
By The African Mirror
Stay Safe in Torrential Downpours with Ford’s Driving Tips and Comprehensive Safety Technology

Stay Safe in Torrential Downpours with Ford’s Driving Tips and Comprehensive Safety Technology

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UNPREDICTABLE and sudden downpours can cause havoc on the roads, with many motorists forced to face difficult driving conditions when heavy rains hit. Research shows that from a driver’s perspective, when rainwater levels rise above road markings, even reflective markings can disappear under the glare of headlampsi. Driving in bad weather not only requires common sense, but it also calls upon driving techniques and experience seldom tested in good conditions. “While many drivers will take great precautions when heading off-road, or driving in snow or sleet, they don’t often give rain the same amount of respect,” said Kain Hepburn, Driver…
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Nov
20
2022
By The African Mirror
Ford executive says South Africa needs EV policy within six months

Ford executive says South Africa needs EV policy within six months

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PROMIT MUKHERJEE THE Africa head of Ford Motor Co said the South African government must deliver policy certainty on electric vehicles (EVs) within six months to save its automotive industry. Three-quarters of cars produced by South Africa's auto industry, which accounts for 5% of the gross domestic product and more than 100,000 jobs, are exported, mostly to Europe. But with Britain planning to ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 and the European Union in 2035, the local industry risks losing thousands of jobs and billions in revenue in the absence of a government plan for EVs. "We…
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Nov
15
2022
By The African Mirror
First Mitsubishi Triton Heritage Edition handed to Phosa

First Mitsubishi Triton Heritage Edition handed to Phosa

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The very first production version of the Mitsubishi Triton Heritage Edition has been handed over to its new owner, Dr Mathews Phosa, an avid game breeder from the Nelspruit area.  “It is an honour to hand over the keys of the first Mitsubishi Triton Heritage Edition to a person that has played such a big part in South Africa’s heritage and who will use the vehicle to protect our heritage with his successful game breeding operation,” says Thato Magasa, Managing Director: Mitsubishi Motors South Africa (MMSA).  The physical hand over took place at Mitsubishi Sandton where Dr Phosa also received…
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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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