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  With fuel prices gyrating in Ghana and most parts of Africa, contributing to the steep increase in cost of living and doing business, ISUZU Motors has set out to prove the exceptional fuel efficiency and budget-friendly capabilities of its D-MAX pick-up range - in particular its frugal 1.9 Ddi models. Over the years, the ISUZU D-MAX has earned a stellar reputation for outstanding fuel economy, low running costs, solid performance, dependable reliability and durability among commercial and fleet operators as well as private customers. These attributes were further reinforced with the seventh-generation D-MAX launch in 2022, which is assembled at ISUZU’s vehicle plant in Struandale, Gqeberha, South Africa. Extensive upgrades were implemented for the proven range-topping 3.0 Ddi engine to improve performance and economy. To further enhance the product line-up, Isuzu also introduced the latest-generation 1.9-litre four-cylinder intercooled turbo-diesel engine that has brought a s...

  … Every day is designed to be totally exhilarating The New Megane R.S. 300 Trophy - combines the best of the best – exceptional sporty design fused with heart-racing performance. The R.S. 300 Trophy marks 18 years of the iconic Megane R.S. line-up, with pure excitement inherent in its DNA. The Trophy models are celebrated for their thoroughbred efficiency combining performance and accuracy, and the New Renault Megane R.S. 300 Trophy certainly lives up to this legacy. Those with the ‘need for speed’ can look forward to an all-round performance car that combines intense everyday driveability with even sharper on-track performance. Aside from its unique and undeniably spectacular looks, the Trophy offers a multitude of enhanced Renault Sport features, namely: An updated exclusive Sporty design - On the exterior, the R.S. 300 Trophy boasts a distinctive Sport front bumper with an F1 Style blade flanked by the unmistakable Troph...

  …its architecture delivers world-class driving dynamics and durability true to Jeep’s legendary 4x4 capability The All-New Jeep Grand Cherokee L is re-engineered with a focus to optimise comfort & handling, while reducing weight, improving fuel economy and delivering improved 4x4 capability along with unrivalled premium on-road driving dynamics. Legendary off-road capability begins courtesy of three 4x4 systems – Quadra-Trac I, Quadra-Trac II and Quadra-Drive II with rear electronic limited slip-differential (eLSD). All three systems are equipped with an active transfer case to improve traction by moving torque to work with the wheel with the most grip. The Grand Cherokee L’s class-leading  Selec-Terrain  traction management system lets customers choose the on- and off-road setting for optimum 4x4 performance with five available terrain modes (Auto, Sport, Rock, Snow, Mud/Sand) to provide optimized calibrations for any given driving scenario. Additional to the thre...

The free movement of people, as well as goods and services, is critical for the socio-economic progress of any society, as such, it is very crucial to consider the automobile industry and its elements such as the manufacturing and models of vehicles and their movement so far in Ghana, after 65 years of independence. On the eve of our country’s independence in 1957, a Ghanaian journalist named Moses Danquah claimed: “We are riding confidently on the crest of the wave to greater economic prosperity, to greater social and cultural achievements, and to eventual independence. We have reached this glorious stage largely through our progressive and efficient facilities for transportation—through our progressive, almost dramatic change from a static society to a mobile society.” Nationalists like Danquah and Ghana’s first president Kwame Nkrumah seized on the symbolism of mobility, declaring a new slogan for the new nation-state: “Forward Ever, Backward Never.” For Ghanaian nationalists, autom...

  The all-new Toyota Sequoia has always been a full-size vehicle and is set to hit the streets of Ghana with its three-row SUV based on the platform of the  Tundra pickup truck . The latest 2023 model of this astonishing huge vehicle doesn’t change the generation of the new models as seen of the very past type. The new model of this Toyota brand is far more modern than the outdated second-generation Sequoia it replaces, which has been around for more than a decade. The new Sequoia comes standard with the Tundra’s iForce MAX hybrid powertrain, which combines a 3.4-liter V-6 engine with an electric motor for a total of 437 horsepower. Inside, it offers a large touchscreen with the latest software, along with a spacious cabin with seating for up to eight passengers. This should make the Sequoia more competitive. Engine, Transmission, and Performance The Sequoia comes standard with the iForce MAX hybrid powertrain that’s optional in the Tundra pickup. This powert...

  A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed virtually between 12 Automotive Associations within the ambit of the EU – Africa Business Forum 2022 on 16 February with the aim of driving the development of the Automotive Industry in Africa. The Automotive sector whilst key for the industrialisation of Africa is often associated with several challenges including, persistent market fragmentation, lack of regulatory alignment between African countries and the two continents, industrial and trade policies not conducive to local and foreign investment, lack of access to finance for consumers, local suppliers, and affordability. However intra-African trade can be bolstered and diversified by developing a Pan African Auto Pact, which aims to expand the African new vehicle market from 1 to 5 million units and connecting African regions for the common good. A “coalition of the willing” will see the development of manufacturing sites and allied industries and services – both for the OEM an...

  While there is a facelift in the automobile world, Lamborghini Gallardo looks hotter and more theatrical, the design overall is less unified. With no mechanical updates, the car is now less of a threat to Ferrari kind than it ever was. Recently, t he founder of the All-People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga showed off this flashy Lamborghini Gallardo cars in a post on social media. The pictures alone sent tongues wagging on social media after cruising in town in his vintage vehicle showing that driving one is still a delight – if not as rewarding as being behind the wheel of one of its supercar rivals. Lamborghini Gallardo is an Italian supercar-make and has hot entry-level model, don't assume it is a lesser striking sports car. One only has to take a look at the statistics to which you’ll realise that this darling Gallardo is the real desire. This hot Lambo has a mid-mounted V10 that churns out 552 horsepower, acceleration to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds, a 199-mph top ...

  Sixteen technicians from Hyundai Motors and Investments (Ghana) Limited were certified by the International Service Division of Hyundai Motor Company from Hyundai Technical Training Academy.  Education and skills development are the foundations for Hyundai Motors and Investments (Ghana) Limited as it has expanded its commitment to create employment opportunities for economic upliftment.   The certificate recognition is to the technical workers who are the backbone of the company because they see to the mechanism of every vehicle and needs enhancement due to upgrade in technology. The programme which was done online due to the pandemic surrounding us is an initiative to equip especially the technicians of the company with the latest-generation vehicles and engines. The training is to empower technicians also with crucial skills and technical training in the automotive sphere.   With the automotive sector recognised as one of Ghana's largest employe...