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15.5.14
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About three months after the start of production of the new Mercedes-Benz C-class at the Bremen plant in Germany, the second of the total of four locations started production of the highest volume Mercedes-Benz model line - for the East London plant, this is already
4.11.13
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Volvo Trucks' launch tour for the company's new truck models outside Europe continues and recently it was the turn of South Africa.
"We are glad to be able to offer our customers in South Africa the most modern and innovative Volvo line-up ever. This will sharpen our competitive
10.10.13
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BMW South Africa's support of South African rugby extends beyond their 5-year commitment to Springbok Rugby as official vehicle partner. The premium German vehicle brand also backs a number of the players and rugby icons through their ambassador programme and has
27.9.13
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Tata Motors launched its new generation bakkie range - Tata Xenon XT in South Africa. The Tata Xenon XT is packed with eXTra features in all aspects - performance, safety, comfort, style and functionality - it is truly built to take it to the xtreme.
The Tata Xenon XT comes
13.8.13
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BMW Motorrad is the most successful manufacturer of large-capacity touring enduros and, with the F 700 GS and F 800 GS, leads the way in the mid-size category, too.
The new F 800 GS Adventure builds on this position. Based on the dynamic, off-road-oriented
30.7.13
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Team Ford Racing has confirmed it will enter two South African-built Ford Rangers in the gruelling 2014 Dakar, taking place from January 5-18, 2014 in South America.
The design team responsible for bringing Ford's Dakar contender to fruition includes a mix of South African and
6.7.13
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With 40 years involvement in South Africa, BMW continuously strives to provide a superior service experience for its customers through its dealership network. The BMW Group Presidents' Awards Programme is just one of the many strategic tools BMW South Africa utilises
13.6.13
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Mercedes-Benz announced the appointment of South African professional golfer, Louis Oosthuizen, as its new golf brand ambassador. Mercedes-Benz South Africa will not only be supporting the 2010 Open Championship winner through to further success but
10.4.13
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With sales of 53,772 in March and 115,504 for the first quarter of 2013, Jaguar Land Rover has recorded its best ever monthly and quarterly global sales performance up 16 per cent and 17 per cent respectively versus the prior year.
Jaguar demonstrated strong
15.2.13
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The very first new Volvo FH takes to the roads this week. The owner, Jean-Pierre Ducournau, received the keys in a ceremony and happy smiles all around at the Volvo Truck Center in the French town of Roissy-en-France, just outside Paris.
"We're delighted and proud
6.2.13
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With the introduction of the new F 800 GT in South Africa as the successor model to the F 800 ST, BMW Motorrad is enhancing its range in the sporty touring segment and setting a new benchmark among mid-range motorcycles.
The high-torque, water-cooled 2-cylinder
17.1.13
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Apollo Tyres Ltd. announced the opening up of its global R&D centre in Enschede, the Netherlands. This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a hub for the development and testing of car and van tyres for all product brands - Apollo, Vredestein and Dunlop (32 countries
20.11.12
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The millionth Fiat 500 has rolled-off the Fiat Auto Poland production line. This iconic model launched in 2007, marketed in over 100 countries around the world - from Italy to Brazil, South Africa to Japan and the United States to the Middle East - has also been produced at the
23.10.12
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KTM has teamed up with the fearless Top Gear Live Stunt Team in aiming to establish an astonishing world record by completing the first double loop-the-loop on a motorbike at this week's Top Gear Live show at Birmingham's NEC (October 25-28).
In Durban, South Africa
14.9.12
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Tata Motors launched its new-generation sedan, the Tata Indigo Manza, built on its new car platform. A complete new body on the new platform houses an all new interior.
"After seeing wide acceptance, across various countries, we are proud to offer
30.8.12
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Due to continued strong demand for the award-winning Ford Ranger pickup truck, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) will add 800 new positions to increase production at its Silverton Assembly Plant and its Struandale Engine Plant on September 3.
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22.5.12
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Apollo Tyres' Chairman, Onkar S. Kanwar, recently inaugurated a new state-of-the-art Component Preparation Unit at the Ladysmith tyre manufacturing facility in South Africa. This 6,500 sq m unit, with a potential for further expansion to facilitate future growth,
5.4.12
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Ltd. (TKM) announced the start of exports of its ‘World First, India First’- Toyota Etios Series to South Africa. The first consignment of 247 units of the Etios series left Ennore Port near Chennai cater to the demands of the South African
20.3.12
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Land Rover and Born Free are collaborating together for the Pride of Cape Town - a major public arts event that will see a fantastic pride of fifty life-size lion sculptures prowling South Africa's V & A Waterfront, in aid of international wildlife charity and Land Rover's Global
16.3.12
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The Hyundai Elantra 1.8 GLS has won the Car of the Year prize for 2012 in the prestigious annual competition of the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists and WesBank.
The elegant Elantra – Hyundai’s medium-luxury sedan with its exciting and eye-catching
15.5.14
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