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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

MOTORING NEWS
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!

MOTORING
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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