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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...

  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...