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Following extension of the warranty period last year of its Canter line-up, Fuso Trucks recently applied lengthy extensions to its FA, FI, Fighter and FJ ranges. In line with the Canter’s revised warranty period, the FA range is now covered by a four-year, 240 000 km policy, while vehicles in the FI, Fighter and FJ line-ups are covered for four years or 300 000 km. Prior to the extensions, the warranty term for the entire truck range was two years […]
However, the picture is gloomy. loneliness, uncertainty and the importance of trust are dominant themes in ford motor company’s latest trends report The Ford Motor Company’s recently released Trends Report – the eighth annual forecast produced by the company – has some gloomy news. Major indicators show that people today feel overwhelmed with the changes they see taking place in the world – and they’re having a harder time trusting brands and connecting with peers than they did in the […]
The two main pillars of The Toyota Way – continuous improvement and respect for people – define the company’s DNA the world over, resulting in reliable vehicles and the sustainable development of the organisation. FOCUS does a deep dive into this exceptional company, which is a benchmark in its sector Whether it’s sturdy Hilux bakkies, reliable Corollas, dependable Hino trucks, snazzy RAV4s or economical Ses’fikile minibus taxis, Toyota vehicles are omnipresent on South Africa’s highways and byways. This is not […]
New products, customised support services and a customer-centric approach have laid the foundations for Scania South Africa to boost its position as one of southern Africa’s most respected and efficient transport providers While 2019 proved to be a rewarding year for Scania Southern Africa, this year promises to be even better thanks to increasing demand for the brand’s recently introduced Next Truck Generation (NTG) models, and because customer support systems have been enhanced to deliver maximum gains for transport operators. […]
Isuzu’s first, 100 percent black African-owned dealership in South Africa goes from strength to strength When Sipho and Fortunate Mdanda decided to buy Bates Isuzu Shelley Beach – a well-established commercial vehicle and passenger car dealership on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast – their plan was to turn the enterprise into the brand’s leading, privately owned dealer outlet in South Africa. It’s been about six months since they took over – and they are well on their way to achieving their […]
Four lions, almost near death, have been rescued from terrible living conditions in the Ukraine and brought to South Africa – all thanks to the Mazda Foundation Southern Africa South African wildlife activist, Lionel de Lange, approached Jacaranda‘s Good Morning Angels show in 2019 to try to get sponsorship for the transport of lions from the Ukraine to South Africa. The Mazda Foundation Southern Africa stepped in to help by donating funds for the rescue and relocation to South Africa […]
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) registered a total of 3 927 sales in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment – claiming a stake of 40,1 percent in the category – for the tough month of January The Hilux kicked off the year as the best-selling bakkie with a total of 2 681 models, while the legendary Land Cruiser pick-up posted a formidable 230 units. Both the Hiace and Quantum recorded respectable sales – 777 and 137 units, respectively. On the […]
The flagship GWM P Series Pickup will be arriving in South Africa towards the end of 2020, and we’ll be treated to the mid-spec model at the launch in April The new P Series Pickup from Great Wall Motors (GWM) will compete head-on with Toyota, Ford and other international mainstream double-cab bakkie brands in the global market. With the comfort of a sedan, the off-road ability of an SUV, the recreational nature of a station wagon and the loading capability […]
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