tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51539465682521803132024-03-05T10:44:22.748-08:00flowtran globalAn enthusiasts view of the Automotive industry. A Trendy Africa Magazine Blog.Tosanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08168230569342736680noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5153946568252180313.post-1191069010017042862020-05-19T06:23:00.003-07:002020-05-19T06:23:44.220-07:002021 Toyota Venza<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Toyota has introduced its all-new 2021 Venza which comes equipped exclusively with the
Toyota Hybrid System II powertrain and advanced Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel
Drive. Along with comfortable urban and highway performance, Venza is expected
to have impressive fuel efficiency, with a preliminary manufacturer-estimated
40 MPG combined fuel economy in LE trim.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The 2021 Venza, which arrives in Toyota dealerships this
summer, is built around a version of the Toyota New Global Architecture K
platform that underpins some of the company’s sedans and crossovers. As such,
Venza delivers the best of both worlds: sedan-like driving comfort and CUV
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The 2021 Venza offers ample room for five in a highly
maneuverable package. A host of tech-focused features are available, including
a 12.3-inch touchscreen display with nine JBL speakers, 7-inch
multi-information display (MID), digital rear-view mirror, and 10-inch color
Head-Up Display. Other available features include a Star GazeTM fixed panoramic
glass roof, a first-ever for Toyota, and heated and ventilated front seats that
set the stage for true, graceful grand touring.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Venza’s top innovation is literally found on top of the
vehicle. In a first for Toyota, the 2021 Venza offers an available Star GazeTM
fixed panoramic glass roof. The Star GazeTM electrochromic glass technology
allows drivers to switch from transparent to frosted modes within one second
using the ON/OFF button. In the frosted mode, Star GazeTM brightens the
interior while reducing direct sunlight, giving the cabin an even more open,
airy, and inviting feeling.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Visibility-enhancing technology surrounds the driver. The
Venza LE grade features a 4.2-inch color MID, while XLE and Limited grades
receive a 7-inch color MID.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In either
display, a Hybrid System Indicator shows the driver system output and
regeneration status to encourage eco-driving habits. As used on other Toyota
hybrid models, the display suggests the optimal acceleration amount for eco
driving and provides a game-like scoring function for the driver.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The 2021 Venza is equipped with eight airbags, including
side curtain airbags for all three rows. Toyota’s Star Safety System includes
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Electronic
Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS), and Smart Stop Technology (SST).<o:p></o:p></div>
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From today, Bugatti is once again producing its unique hyper
sports cars in the workshop in Molsheim. Following the break due to the
Covid-19 pandemic, some employees are now returning to the main factory in
Alsace. They will be able to work on the hyper sports cars; Chiron, and Divo subject
to strict conditions.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A Bugatti task force has been working over recent weeks on
specific rules of conduct for the restart, taking into consideration the legal
requirements of the French government and recommendations from international
experts.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Every employee will be given their own protective face mask
on arrival at the Molsheim site. These must always be worn on the premises and
in the work areas, even if a safety distance of 1.5 metres is also maintained
and specified rules for washing hands are followed. In addition, employees will
be required to clean their tools thoroughly before and after use.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Contactless processing of incoming and outgoing goods
wherever possible, as well as reduction of deliveries and maintenance to a
minimum, will be as much a part of the new normal in the coming weeks as
continued meetings via Skype.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />Tosanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08168230569342736680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5153946568252180313.post-46140022433975447992019-04-29T09:24:00.001-07:002019-04-29T09:24:08.763-07:00Jaguar F-PACE SVR in Sub-Sahara Africa<br />
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Jaguar’s highest performance SUV, the F-PACE SVR, is now
available in sub-Sahara Africa regions. Inspired by the F-TYPE sports car, the
new SVR features Jaguar’s Variable Valve Active Exhaust System which provides a
throaty soundtrack and is another factor behind the SVR’s increased performance
capability. The advanced design allows increased exhaust flow and is 6.6kg
lighter than the standard system. <o:p></o:p></div>
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To make the most of the SVR’s 5.0-litre V8 Supercharged
engine, Jaguar’s eight-speed ‘Quickshift’ automatic transmission has been
specially calibrated and its uprated suspension delivers driving dynamics to
match its performance. The chassis upgrades include progressive front and rear
springs that are 30 and 10 per cent stiffer respectively and incorporate an
anti-roll bar specification that contributes to a 5% reduction in body roll.
With over 400HP, the F-Pace SVR can sprint from 0-60mph in 4.3 seconds.<o:p></o:p></div>
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SVR-specific lightweight forged 21- and optional 22-inch
alloy wheels are wider at the rear by 25mm compared to the front and contribute
to the SVR’s enhanced handling. Aerodynamic enhancements include larger air
intakes at the front and side fender vents that lower pressure in the wheel
arches, reduce lift and provide additional cooling while also optimizing
high-speed stability.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Dynamic Stability Control system has been adapted to
suit the added performance potential of the F-PACE SVR with the system able to
reduce engine torque or apply braking to individual wheels to help maintain the
chosen line when cornering. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) has been tuned
to manage the specific demands of high-speed cornering and the steering adapts
depending on the drive mode selected – in Dynamic mode drivers experience a
sportier set-up with enhanced steering feel and more direct response.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Drawing on Jaguar Land Rover’s extensive all-terrain
expertise, the F-PACE SVR features a host of advanced technologies to ensure
superb all-surface performance. All-Wheel Drive with Intelligent Driveline
Dynamics, All Surface Progress Control and Adaptive Surface Response ensure the
SUV can handle all weather conditions and a wide variety of surfaces.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Inside, the F-PACE SVR features slimline performance front
seats that provide enhanced lateral support and have signature lozenge quilting
and embossed SVR logo. Unique rear seats echo the heavily sculpted designs up
front and the SUV’s sports car character is underlined by the Sport Shift
Selector. An SVR branded steering wheel features aluminium paddle shifters. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Customers have a choice of seven exterior paint finishes,
while four interior colour themes help to highlight the vehicle’s
high-performance personality; Pimento Red with Ebony Black, Light Oyster with
Ebony, Siena Tan with Ebony and all black Ebony on Ebony. Veneer choices
include Meshed Aluminium and Aluminium Weave Carbon Fibre <o:p></o:p></div>
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The F-PACE SVR is available now with pricing available from
respective sub-Sahara Africa distributors. All Jaguars come standard with a
5-year/100,000km Care Plan.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />Tosanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08168230569342736680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5153946568252180313.post-3276595456635653492019-04-19T14:15:00.002-07:002019-04-19T14:22:20.535-07:002019 Ford Ranger Launched in Pretoria<div class="MsoNormal">
Ford has gone further in the ultra-competitive light
commercial vehicle (LCV) segment with the launch of the New Ranger for 2019. The
new Ranger was launched in Pretoria, South Africa, recently. Featuring an extensive
range of mechanical, technological, feature and comfort upgrades, the new
line-up will make the Ranger an even more compelling choice amongst workhorse
and leisure-oriented pick-up customers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“The current Ranger has been a fantastic success story for
Ford in Sub-Saharan Africa, and is the leading LCV export to markets in Europe,
the Middle East and the rest of Africa,” says Doreen Mashinini, General
Manager Marketing at Ford Motor Company Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Region.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“The New Ranger introduces fresh exterior and interior
design cues that build on its ‘tough truck’ image, complemented by the adoption
of new technologies that further bolster the Ranger’s established reputation
for supreme safety, convenience and comfort,” she adds.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The model line-up has been revised for New Ranger, with the
new XLS series slotting in above the entry-level Base and XL versions. The XLS
offers superb value for money along with an impressive list of standard
features. The Ranger Limited makes way for an enhanced XLT specification in
SSA, and the range is topped off as usual with the exclusive and luxuriously
appointed Ranger Wildtrak.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Commenting on the New Ranger, Abiona Babarinde, the General
Manager, Marketing and Corporate Communications at Coscharis Motors, the exclusive
distributors of Ford in Nigeria says “We are excited about this new addition to
our Ford collections that will certainly deliver the expected value in the auto
market as this is expected to delight our numerous existing customers and
convert new prospects in the truck segment. Surprisingly, some of our loyal
customers have already started to make enquiries on this New Ranger which is a
good signal that this vehicle will be well accepted and will do well in our
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Continuing the Ranger’s proven ‘Built Ford Tough’ heritage,
the assertive styling of the 2019 model delivers an even more powerful presence
on the road. The latest model offers the opportunity to provide greater
differentiation in the series. Accordingly, the front-end design of the popular
XLT series has been updated to have a more horizontal feel, with the centre
grille bar now divided into two, giving it a more precise and well-crafted
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The lower bumper also presents a sense of solidity and
strength through the centre beam that runs into the outer fog lamp areas. With
a wider lower grille the new bumper complements and harmonises well with new
front end. The same design execution has been applied to XL and XLS variants.<o:p></o:p></div>
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powerful five-cylinder 3.2-litre Duratorq TDCi engine continues to lead the
range, delivering impressive performance and outstanding load-lugging abilities
with a peak power of 147kW matched to 470Nm of torque.<o:p></o:p></div>
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key part of the New Ranger line-up across the Single Cab, SuperCab and Double
Cab models. It continues in the two existing levels: 88kW/285Nm with a
five-speed manual gearbox for the base-spec models, and 118kW/385Nm for the
more upmarket versions, available with a choice of six-speed manual and
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providing 122kW of power and 225Nm of torque, combined with a five-speed manual
gearbox.<o:p></o:p></div>
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better steering precision and control, and benefit the vehicle posture and ride
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passive start uses an intelligent access system that allows the driver to
unlock the vehicle and start the engine without removing the key fob from a
pocket or bag. When the key is in the vehicle, the driver simply presses the
Start/Stop button while applying the brake pedal to start the car.<o:p></o:p></div>
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cornerstone of the Ranger’s in-car entertainment system on the high-end models.
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eight-inch touch-screen colour display. Navigation is standard on selected XLT
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order. Depending on specification level, it incorporates a comprehensive
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system with Traction Control (TC), Trailer
Sway Control (TSC), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Hill Descent Control (HDC),
Adaptive Load Control (ALC) and Roll Over Mitigation (ROM).<o:p></o:p></div>
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Auto Shanghai 2019, the world’s largest automotive show, to usher in a new era
for the company and launch its New Dawn product showcase illustrating its
immediate, mid-term and long-term future. <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">2020 Karma Revero GT</i></b> luxury electric
vehicle: it’s fast, smart, stunning in design, and will be available for sale
during the second half of this year. The new car offers improved technology,
performance, interior and exterior options and customization capability. It
features a TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder in-line engine supplied by BMW AG to
power an on-board electric generator and enhance overall vehicle performance.
Karma engineers created a world-class electric drive system that alongside a
series of other technological advancements enables the new 2020 Revero to be as
fast as it looks.</div>
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first result of a partnership with Pininfarina, the iconic Italian design and
engineering house. The Pininfarina team took a new 2020 Revero GT, retained the
fundamental engineering parameters and then crafted a new body style, panels
and interior, offering an alternative design interpretation.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Karma SC1 Vision Concept:</i></b> a signpost
to Karma’s future – one that recognizes and embraces full electrification. The
roadster reimagines Karma design language for tomorrow and soon-to-come
customization options and shows the brand’s future direction based on full BEV
offerings at the company’s core. The Karma SC1 Vision Concept features the best
of some of tomorrow’s cutting-edge technologies with Karma’s distinctive take
on integration. At the core of SC1 Vision Concept’s technological suite is a
new infotainment architecture with 5G connectivity as well as a humanized
communication system, which integrates touch, voice, eye, and graphical
interfaces to enable seamless interaction with the roadster.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The inaugural IndyCar Classic was held at Circuit of the
Americas-COTA on March 24, 2019. It was a 60-lap event that was won by rookie
Colton Herta of Harding Steinbrenner Racing, who became the youngest race
winner in IndyCar Series history at 18 years of age.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It was one of the two additions to the 2019 IndyCar Series
schedule, which officially revealed that COTA had obtained a race as part of a
multi-year agreement when it was released on September 4, 2018.<o:p></o:p></div>
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COTA was joined on the 2019 schedule by a revived Grand Prix
of Monterey on September 22, the season finale and the first IndyCar race at
Laguna Seca in 15 years. IndyCar Classic was the second race of the 2019
season, following the season-opening Grand Prix of St. Petersburg two weeks
earlier on March 10.<o:p></o:p></div>
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winners of the 2018 Land Rover Bursary in partnership with the Royal
Geographical Society (with IBG), as it heads to sub-Saharan Africa to embark on
a unique eight-week journey of Discovery.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Made up of three Oxford University researchers, led by Dr
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Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya. Driving a specially-modified Land Rover
Discovery, they will investigate the challenges facing those on the front line
of malaria control in Africa – where 90 per cent of the world’s cases occur.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Designed and developed by Land Rover Special Vehicle
Operations, the Discovery is equipped with a mobile genetic sequencing
laboratory that makes full-use of the vehicle’s 1,137-litre load space. Not
only does it feature a fridge/freezer unit to safely store scientific supplies,
there is also a bespoke load space configuration frame system with
specially-designed storage equipment cases and an on-board expedition battery.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Land Rover Discovery has a 30-year track record of
tackling the most difficult terrain, reaching threatened habitats and
vulnerable people across the world. The expedition group has also teamed up
with another of Land Rover’s global humanitarian partners, what3words, to
accurately plan their route, navigate on the ground and document their findings
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The Mobile Malaria Project will depart the UK on 22 March to
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bout the Land Rover Bursary<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Land Rover Bursary was first awarded by the Royal
Geographical Society (with IBG) in 2007, offering funding and the use of a Land
Rover vehicle, as part of a partnership that stretches back more than 35 years.
The bursary is awarded every year to an enthusiastic team who undertake a
journey for which a Land Rover is integral, to promote a wider understanding
and enjoyment of geography and to take the recipients beyond their normal
limits and boundaries.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Since 1948 Land Rover has been manufacturing authentic 4x4s
that represent true 'breadth of capability' across the model range. Defender,
Discovery, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar
and Range Rover Evoque each define the world's SUV sectors, with 80 per cent of
this model range exported to over 100 countries.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG; Institute of
British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for
geography. Formed in 1830 for 'the advancement of geographical science', today
we deliver this objective through developing, supporting and promoting
geographical research, expeditions and fieldwork, education, public engagement,
and geography input to policy. The Society aims to foster an understanding and
informed enjoyment of our world. The RGS-IBG holds the world's largest private
geographical collection and provides public access to it. www.rgs.org<o:p></o:p></div>
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As winners of the 2018 Land Rover Bursary, Dr George Busby
from the University of Oxford's Big Data Institute, Jason Hendry and Dr Isaac
Ghinai will drive 6,300km across Africa in March 2019 to document current
innovations and challenges in eliminating malaria – a parasitic infectious
disease transmitted between humans by mosquitoes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Tosan Aduayi contributes on motoring from Dallas, Texas</i></div>
<br />Tosanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08168230569342736680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5153946568252180313.post-71648173028267972992019-03-05T13:26:00.000-08:002019-03-05T13:26:09.694-08:00BUGATTI hyper sports “LA VOITURE NOIRE”<br />
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French luxury brand Bugatti has shown that it can transform
these challenges into unique models. With its one-off car “La Voiture
Noire1“Bugatti has again proved that it makes the world’s most powerful, most
luxurious and most exclusive hyper sports cars. “The true form of luxury is
individuality. ‘La Voiture Noire’ is now at the cutting edge of automobile
production.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The heart of the new creation is the iconic 16-cylinder
engine with a displacement of 8 litres developing 1,103 kW/1,500 PS and 1,600
Newton-metres of torque. Six tailpipes at the rear bear witness to its
incredible power and are also a tribute to the 16 cylinders.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The new “Voiture Noire“, the perfect grand tourisme, is just
as exclusive, powerful and luxurious as Jean Bugatti’s historic car. “Bugatti
arouses passion and emotions throughout the world. Customers expect us to
continually surprise them and to raise the goalposts beyond the limits of their
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We have just succeeded in doing so with ‘La Voiture Noire‘,” says
Stephan Winkelmann. Bugatti will continue to work hard to shape the future of
the brand. This will be a future full of beauty, passion and surprises.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Tosan Aduayi reports on motoring periodically - flowtranglobal@gmail.com</i></div>
<br />Tosanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08168230569342736680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5153946568252180313.post-83018339671969470412019-03-05T06:36:00.000-08:002019-03-05T06:36:24.020-08:00Jaguar I-PACE wins European Car of the Year<br />
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The all-electric Jaguar I-PACE has been voted ‘Car of the
Year’ at the European Car of the Year Awards 2019. This is the first time a
Jaguar has won the coveted prize. The European Car of the Year jury comprises
60 motoring journalists from 23 countries, and the award recognises technical
innovation, design, performance, efficiency and value for money.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Designed and developed in the UK, the Jaguar I-PACE has had
profound sales success globally, with more than 8,000 customer deliveries to
date – 75 per cent of them in Europe*.<o:p></o:p></div>
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is engineered to take full advantage of its electric powertrain and bespoke
aluminium architecture, offering sports car performance and SUV practicality.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Charging is made easy for customers using the Jaguar public
charging service, accessed via a dedicated app or using an RFID key. With
tailor-made charging packages and tariffs compiled into a simple monthly bill,
it gives I-PACE customers access to more than 85,000 charging points throughout
Europe. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The I-PACE has received 55 awards worldwide since it was
revealed a year ago, including German, Norwegian and UK Car of the Year, BBC
TopGear magazine EV of the Year, China Green Car of the Year, and Autobest’s
ECOBEST Award.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Tosan Aduayi reports on motoring periodically - flowtranglobal@gmail.com</i></div>
<br />Tosanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08168230569342736680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5153946568252180313.post-12987206737297976382018-08-02T15:17:00.002-07:002018-08-02T15:17:33.427-07:00USA cops receive safer Dodge ChargersA while back in New York, two police officers were attacked
unnoticed and murdered in their patrol vehicles. There has been a push to
ensure that cops feel safer while on duty. To this effect, more than 10,000
Dodge Charger Pursuit police sedans across the U.S. are now equipped with the
Officer Protection Package thanks to an alliance between FCA US LLC and
Intermotive, Inc.<br />
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Officer
Protection Package combines InterMotive’s Surveillance Mode Module™ with FCA’s
Fleet Safety Group technology – ParkSense rear park assist system and ParkView
rear backup camera – to alert officers when movement at the rear of the vehicle
is detected.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cops are can now immediately see what is behind the vehicle
via the camera monitor. At the discretion of the local law enforcement agency,
the tripped sensors can also be programed to automatically initiate any or all
of the following: a signal for the doors to lock, front windows to roll up,
reverse lights to turn on and tail lights to flash, giving the officer a few
critical extra seconds to assess and react to the situation. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Dodge SRT offers a complete lineup of performance vehicles
that stand out in their own segments. Dodge is America’s mainstream performance
brand and SRT is positioned as the ultimate performance halo of the Dodge
brand, together creating a complete and balanced performance brand with one
vision and one voice.<o:p></o:p></div>
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veteran motoring journalist and contributor - </i><a href="mailto:tosan@trendyafrica.com"><i>tosan@trendyafrica.com</i></a><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Tosanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08168230569342736680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5153946568252180313.post-10831106689160776192018-05-30T09:54:00.001-07:002018-05-30T09:54:04.115-07:00KBB 10 COOLEST NEW CARS UNDER $20k FOR 2018<br />
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Kelley Blue Book has named its 10 coolest cars under $20k
for 2018. The award recognizes vehicles that offer comfort, style and driving
excitement at an affordable price.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1. 2018 Mazda Mazda3<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Widely regarded as the best-looking and most fun-to-drive
vehicle in its segment, the Mazda3 is the all-time champion of our
budget-minded coolest cars list, appearing here for the 15th time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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a well-rounded car offered as a sedan or coupe that's comfortable, roomy,
practical, efficient, packed with cool tech, and a blast to drive.<o:p></o:p></div>
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small SUV. The Kona was given a healthy dose of modern style, and the clean,
crisp cabin is filled with a bevy of connectivity and advanced safety features.<o:p></o:p></div>
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bold style, SUV-like versatility, and practicality, with a roster of standard
and available features that add to the Soul's value.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Already earning extra credit for its standard all-wheel
drive, a recent redesign gives the Impreza sedan and hatchback sharper looks,
more refinement.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This diminutive hatchback has a feature called the Magic
Seat that gives the interior space and versatility that rivals that of a small
SUV.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Hyundai's Elantra was already established as a high-value
car loaded with a wide array of standard features.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Sonic's starting price of $16,170 makes it the most
affordable car on this list. But what keeps Chevrolet's subcompact sedan and
hatch on our list of coolest cars is its compelling combination of tech,
comfort and a fun attitude, all wrapped in redesigned sheetmetal.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Tosan
Aduayi, a motoring journalist since 1994, is the founder, Trendy Africa
Magazine and Flowtran global blog. He has reported on Motoring with trademark
columns; Roadrunner and Carliners. Contact; tosan@trendyafrica.com<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Tosanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08168230569342736680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5153946568252180313.post-16720227246504268292018-04-26T09:06:00.006-07:002018-04-26T09:06:54.598-07:00Only 300 Jaguar XE Project 8 sedans will be hand built<br />
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Engineering fine-tuning on the new Jaguar XE SV Project 8
has almost finished, ahead of production starting in June. Only 300 units will
be hand built worldwide. The fastest high performance sedan in the world will
hit top speeds of about 322km/h and 0-100km/h acceleration takes just 3.7
seconds. With a 441kW version of Jaguar’s legendary supercharged 5.0-litre V8,
Project 8 is the most powerful Jaguar road car to date. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Unlike most high performance production sedans, the
four-wheel-drive Project 8 is studded with genuine motor racing technology.
This includes, as standard, adjustable ride height, adjustable camber,
adjustable front splitter and rear wing, a flat underbody, a differential oil
cooler, track-perfect Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres as standard on forged
20-inch wheels and – a production car first – F1-style ceramic wheel bearings. <o:p></o:p><br />
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The front uprights, two-part upper wishbones, balljoints in
place of rubber bushes, twin coil springs, dampers, lower suspension bushes,
anti-roll bars and latest specification carbon ceramic brakes are all new and
bespoke to Project 8. The only carryover body components from the standard XE
are the roof and front door skins, both made from aluminium. The vented bonnet
and flared front wings and bumpers are made from lightweight carbon fibre.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In its most extreme settings, and in ‘Track’ mode, Project 8
delivers 122kg of downforce at 300km/h – that’s 25 percent more than its
nearest rival. And, it is the first Jaguar to offer a Track mode, standard on
all versions, which tailors driveline and stability control systems for circuit
use by sharpening throttle and steering responses and tuning the dampers to
their most aggressive setting.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Two versions of Project 8 are available. The four-seat
version contains all the motorsport technology that is the hallmark of Project
8. In addition, there is a more hardcore two-seat Track Pack version that saves
12.2kg in weight and includes carbon fibre racing seats and four-point safety
harnesses. In place of the back seat is a solid metal panel and Harness
Retention Hoop, which helps boost torsional rigidity by 27 percent over the four-seat
version.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Tosanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08168230569342736680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5153946568252180313.post-71150591482080840322018-04-02T14:20:00.002-07:002018-04-02T14:20:33.217-07:00Range Rover Velar named most beautiful car in the world<br />
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The Range Rover Velar has been judged the most beautifully
designed vehicle on the planet, winning the World Car Design of the Year title
at the 2018 World Car Awards. Bringing glamor, modernity and elegance to the
Range Rover family, Velar offers a unique combination of design excellence and
engineering integrity.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The distinctive design of the Range Rover Velar features
perfectly optimized proportions and a stunning silhouette. Its super-slim
Premium LED headlights, flush deployable door handles and sleek Touch Pro Duo
infotainment are all hallmarks of Range Rover’s reductionist design philosophy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Launched last year and named after the codename for the
original concept Range Rovers of the late 1960s, the Velar fills the space
between the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In the U.S., three engines are currently offered, including
a 247HP 2.0-liter Ingenium turbocharged gasoline engine, 180HP 2.0-liter
Ingenium turbocharged diesel engine, and potent 380HP 3.0-liter supercharged V6
gasoline engine.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK, the Velar
delivers the practicality, connectivity and capability expected from the Range
Rover family. With the latest technology and the inclusion of more sustainable
materials, this luxury SUV is designed to go Above and Beyond.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Range Rover Velar, priced from $49,900 (MSRP) in the US,
the vehicle is available to order now at Land Rover retailers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Tosan
Aduayi, a motoring journalist since 1994, is the founder, Trendy Africa
Magazine and Flowtran global blog. Contact; tosan@trendyafrica.com<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Tosanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08168230569342736680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5153946568252180313.post-10111775528887305012017-12-14T11:59:00.004-08:002017-12-14T11:59:47.121-08:00Road Safety - A Social Responsibility<div class="MsoNormal">
Debmarine Namibia embarked upon a long road safety awareness
campaign to promote and inculcate road-safety consciousness in the country,
primarily among its employees, but also aimed at drivers, passengers and the
community members at large. Road safety and accident prevention are recurring,
frequently explored subjects, although not always from the same perspective. </div>
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The campaign conducted by Debmarine Namibia, was firstly rolled out internally
among the company’s employees. The Company routinely captures and monitors
road-related accident statistics of its employees and came to the realisation
that with the rise in road-related risky behaviour, employees are more at risk
away from the workplace than in the workplace.</div>
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This led to the introduction of the internal Safety Ripple
Campaign, designed to sensitise employees and create dialogue on the various
aspects of risky road behaviour in an effort to encourage responsible safety
culture and behaviour. Today, the Debmarine Namibia Facebook page published its
locally produced video clip “Driving Safely Is A Social Responsibility”, which
is a social experiment dealing with vehicle maintenance awareness. This is part
of the Company’s external campaign, as a responsible corporate citizen to
encourage other corporates and citizens to weigh in on addressing road safety,
as a social responsibility.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Road Safety requires not only driver fitness, but also
vehicle fitness. A well maintained vehicle not only speaks volumes about the
owner, but also will protect its driver and passengers on the road. The video
shows the diverse reactions of Namibian drivers/passengers from all walks of
life, when suddenly being confronted with possible drastic consequences of
vehicle failure on roads. It is a clear call-to-action to most Namibian drivers
to regularly service their vehicles, especially in December, as fatal accidents
are punctually on the rise at this time of the year.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Spotting risky behavior is part of the campaign, aiming to
make the community more aware of the fundamental importance of vehicle
maintenance, which could alone reduce road fatalities. For every person killed
in traffic crashes, many more suffer serious injuries with life-changing
consequences, such as the story showcased in the Debmarine Namibia’s video.
Serious injuries are not only more common, but also often more costly to
society because of long-time rehabilitation and healthcare needs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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While it may be obvious that accident-related events are
linked to risky behaviour, in Namibia, rollover crashes are mainly attributed
to speeding, fatigue, alcohol, but also worn-out tyres, resulting in the loss
of vehicle control.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Drunk driving is only one of the leading causes of road
accidents and it contributes significantly to accidents on the road. This led
Debmarine Namibia to donate breathalyzers testing kits to the Private Sector
Road Safety Forum and the MVA Fund worth N$ 130 000. The donation aims to
support efforts to reduce drunk driving accidents and save lives.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Tosanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08168230569342736680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5153946568252180313.post-5944373737443123312017-12-04T14:43:00.003-08:002017-12-04T14:43:46.519-08:00Police cars get new enhancement features<div class="MsoNormal">
General Motors Chevrolet Tahoe police cruisers will get new
set of safety features. The centerpiece is a new Enhanced Driver Assist Package
that’s the first of its kind for a pursuit-rated vehicle. The option package is
built around five distinct technologies and features:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking:</b> This feature, which has
never been offered on a pursuit-rated vehicle before, automatically applies the
brakes to help reduce a collision's severity if the vehicle is traveling at a
low speed and the system detects that a front-end collision is imminent and the
driver has not already applied the brakes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Forward Collision Alert:</b> This system uses radar and a
forward-looking camera to measure the closing speeds between a vehicle and
objects in its path. If a driver-adjustable threshold is passed, the system
triggers a visual alert and audible beeps or seat pulses, if equipped.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning:</b> This feature
provides gentle steering wheel turns to help drivers avoid crashes due to
unintentionally drifting out of their lanes when they are not actively steering
and the turn signals are not activated.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Safety Alert Driver Seat:</b> The GM-patented Safety Alert Seat
gives drivers the option of getting haptic seat-bottom vibration pulses instead
of audible crash avoidance alerts.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Power Adjustable Pedals:</b> Combined with the Tahoe PPV’s
standard 10-way power driver seat and tilt wheel, power adjustable pedals help
drivers of all sizes find their optimal driving position for comfort and
control.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Tosan Aduayi is a
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Tosanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08168230569342736680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5153946568252180313.post-32348602073493244812017-11-30T12:30:00.001-08:002017-11-30T13:04:22.010-08:00Jaguar XE SV world’s fastest 4-door <div class="MsoNormal">
Jaguar’s SVO-developed XE SV Project 8 is now the world’s
fastest four-door car, following a production-intent prototype’s record lap of
the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The incredible time of 7min 21.2sec is nearly 11
seconds quicker than the previous fastest sedan around the legendary 20.76km
German circuit and puts the 441kW Project 8 ahead of some of the world’s
fastest two-door coupés and supercars. SVO exists to push the boundaries of
performance, luxury and all-terrain capability. </div>
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The hand-assembled XE SV
Project 8 takes that principle to the limit, extracting supercar-beating
performance from Jaguar’s most compact four-door sedan. Special Vehicle
Operations (SVO) is a specialist team of Jaguar Land Rover designers, engineers
and technicians dedicated to enhancing the performance, luxury and capability
attributes of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Coscharis Motors PLC, a foremost automobile dealer in
Nigeria and sole representative of globally respected iconic auto brands like
Ford, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Morris Garages (MG), etc, in Nigeria, has
partnered with Jumia the largest online shop in Africa to present the most
exciting Black Friday shopping experience so far in this part of the world. <o:p></o:p></div>
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As part of the partnership offering, Coscharis will put
forward some of her vehicle brands specially to Jumia customers at heavily
discounted rates. Shoppers on Jumia will also stand a chance to win a brand new
Ford Figo during this Black Friday event.<o:p></o:p></div>
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General Manager Marketing and Corporate Communications for
Coscharis Group, Mr. Abiona Babarinde explained that this is another way
Coscharis Motors Plc is giving back to her customers as they warm up for the
Yuletide season. “We will always seek new ways to delight our customers and give
them value for their money, no matter the platform on which they wish to
patronize us, online or offline.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Abiona also said, “During the Jumia Black Friday Promo
period, we will offer a number of our vehicle brands at heavily discounted
rates for willing customers to take advantage of. Also the entry level Ford
Figo will be on offer to be won via a raffle draw on the Jumia platform, for
those who will patronize the platform during the Black Friday Promo period.”</div>
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Some of the variants which Coscharis Motors is expected to
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Morris Garages - MG 5 COMFORT, MG 6 COMFORT, MG 750
EXECUTIVE<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ford - Ford Expedition King Ranch<o:p></o:p></div>
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BMW - BMW 640, BMW 218i Active Tourer, BMW X-6<o:p></o:p></div>
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MINI - Mini Cooper Countryman<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jaguar - Jaguar XE, Jaguar XF<o:p></o:p></div>
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Land Rover - Range Rover Evoque Coupe, Range Rover Sport HSE<o:p></o:p></div>
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On the choice of Jumia’s Black Friday platform, Mr. Abiona
said “Jumia is one of the best online shopping platforms in our market and
offers exciting customer experience to shoppers. These are qualities that
resonate with our drive to always add value to our numerous customers.” Black Friday falls on November 24th, 2017.<br />
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Tosanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08168230569342736680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5153946568252180313.post-62382709213715819082017-11-14T12:02:00.002-08:002017-11-14T12:02:39.689-08:002018 Jaguar F-Type fitted with a 4-cylinder turbo engine<div class="MsoNormal">
The award-winning Jaguar F-TYPE is now available in Jaguar’s
sub-Sahara Africa markets with a new 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder Ingenium
engine. The most powerful four-cylinder engine ever fitted to a Jaguar boasts
superb performance, propelling the F-TYPE from a standstill to 100km/h in just
5.7 seconds – and on to a top speed of 250km/h.<o:p></o:p><br />
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The pairing of Jaguar’s all-aluminium two-seat sports car
with the advanced 221kW 2.0-litre turbocharged powerplant delivers Jaguar
sports car DNA with enhanced agility and improved efficiency and affordability.
This is a true F-TYPE, with its own unique character.<o:p></o:p><br />
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The four-cylinder charged F-TYPE completes the 2018 model
year F-TYPE line-up, joining the 423kW supercharged V8 F-TYPE SVR, 405kW F-TYPE
R, 294kW F-TYPE 400 SPORT, 280kW F-TYPE S and 250kW F-TYPE – in both Coupé and
Convertible body styles, as well as the R-Dynamic trim level.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Tosanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08168230569342736680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5153946568252180313.post-65210534442093873782017-11-06T12:09:00.000-08:002017-11-06T12:09:08.048-08:00Coscharis supports Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Annual Conference & Gala Nite in Lagos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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R-L: Abiona Babarinde, General Manager Marketing and
Corporate Communications, Coscharis Group; Felix Mahan, Brand Manager;
Coscharis Motors Plc; Edwin Okonkwo, Sales Executive, Abro, Coscharis Motors
Plc; at the Abro exhibition stand during the 2017 Chartered Institute of
Arbitrators (CIArb) Annual Conference & Gala Nite, cosponsored by Coscharis
Group, in Lagos recently.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Tosanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08168230569342736680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5153946568252180313.post-24940167151104012922017-11-06T12:04:00.001-08:002017-11-06T12:04:38.381-08:00Coscharis hosts BIMMERFEST 2017 in Lagos<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-ZA">Coscharis Motors Plc in partnership with BMW Club Nigeria, demonstrated the automated driving capabilities of the new BMW 5 during the BMW Club 2017 Bimmerfest event which held recently at the Muri
Okunola Park, Victoria Island Lagos. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-ZA">The event aimed at celebrating BMW
achievements and its enthusiasts across the country while highlighting BMW
performance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Middle: Abiona Babarinde, General Manager, Marketing &
Corporate Communication, Coscharis Group; 2nd left: Kennedy Njideofor,
President BMW Club Nigeria; extreme right: Cletus Aregbeshola, Coscharis BMW
Brand Manager; with members of the BMW Club Nigeria during the second edition
of Bimmerfest in Nigeria <o:p></o:p></div>
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Manager, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Coscharis Group, the essence
of the collaboration with the BMW Club Nigeria is to create an enabling and
empowering environment for BMW owners and fans in Nigeria.</div>
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R-L: Kennedy Njideofor, President BMW Club Nigeria; Abiona Babarinde, General
Manager, Marketing & Corporate Communication, Coscharis Group; Joseph
Omokhapue, National Sales Manager, Coscharis BMW and other members of the BMW
Club Nigeria during the second edition of Bimmerfest in Nigeria </td></tr>
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”It is an avenue for
the customers to be celebrated as proud owners of their favourite BMW automobile
brand and share experiences amongst each other while Coscharis Motors, as the
exclusive representative of BMW, gladly takes feedback towards effective resolution
of any after sales setbacks overtime to further delight the customers for their
continued loyalty''.</div>
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<span lang="EN-ZA">One of the key highlights of the event was
when Joseph Omokhapue, the National Sales Manager, Coscharis BMW demonstrated
some of the unique features in the new BMW 5 series which offer the driver
unbeatable support – not only at critical moments but also in less demanding
situations at the wheel, such as traffic jams, slow-moving traffic and
monotonous stretches of motorway.</span></div>
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Tosanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08168230569342736680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5153946568252180313.post-88800050070199968462017-10-11T06:53:00.000-07:002017-10-11T06:53:02.354-07:00Ford and Coscharis Motors co-sponsor 'The Next Titan'<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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L-R: Mr Mide Kunle-Akinlaja, Executive Producer, The Next
Titan; Mr. Abiona Babarinde, General Manager Marketing & Corporate
Communications, Coscharis Group; at the premiere event of The Next Titan
entrepreneurial reality TV show, co-sponsored by Ford and Coscharis Motors Plc.<o:p></o:p></div>
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L-R: Mr. Felix Mahan, Brand Manager Ford, Coscharis Motors
Plc; Mr Mide Kunle-Akinlaja, Executive Producer, The Next Titan; Mr. Abiona
Babarinde, General Manager Marketing & Corporate Communications, Coscharis
Group; at the premiere event of The Next Titan entrepreneurial reality TV show,
co-sponsored by Ford and Coscharis Motors Plc.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Tosanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08168230569342736680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5153946568252180313.post-44566499068636695802017-10-09T13:33:00.003-07:002017-10-09T13:33:57.789-07:00Lamborghini opens two new dealerships in North America <div class="MsoNormal">
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visibility for Lamborghini brand. Canada is now the fifth largest market for
the brand around the world yielding record sales following its third
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Lamborghini Sterling, which is located in the Washington,
D.C. metropolitan area, is the first U.S. showroom to feature the brand’s new
design. The Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Armando Varricchio, was
also on hand to commemorate the occasion alongside other VIP customers and notable
guests who came out to support the new Lamborghini store.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Tosan
Aduayi, a motoring journalist since 1994, is the founder, Trendy Africa
Magazine and Flowtran global blog. He has reported on Motoring with trademark
columns; Roadrunner and Carliners. Contact; tosan@trendyafrica.com<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Tosanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08168230569342736680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5153946568252180313.post-73213190612917199892017-10-04T13:37:00.003-07:002017-10-04T13:37:54.838-07:00Coscharis unveils 2018 BMW 5 series in Lagos<span lang="EN-ZA" style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Exclusive dealers of BMW in Nigeria, Coscharis motors,
recently unveiled the 2018 BMW 5 series at the Banana Island cultural festival,
Banana Island, Lagos. The 7th generation 5 series was earlier launched globally
in February 2017 in Europe.</span><br />
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Tosanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08168230569342736680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5153946568252180313.post-410046004896269402017-09-22T06:53:00.000-07:002017-09-22T06:53:11.389-07:00Toyota wins big in Texas with Green Energy<div class="MsoNormal">
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Plano, Texas has officially achieved LEED Platinum from the U.S. Green Building
Council (USGBC). Jonathan Kraatz, executive director, USGBC Texas Chapter,
presented the prized Platinum plaque to Jim Lentz, TMNA president and chief
executive officer, today at the new campus. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design, is the most widely used green building rating system in
the world. Toyota’s new campus is the largest commercial LEED Platinum project
in the state of Texas, to date.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“At Toyota, we have a longstanding commitment to
sustainability and preserving our natural resources,” said Lentz. “With the
installation of greenspaces, thousands of solar panels, a massive rain water
capture system, and natural light wells, we have designed our new headquarters
to reflect the local habitat and enhance its biodiversity. Recognition as a
LEED Platinum facility is a testament of our efforts to become a model for
energy efficiency and sustainability, and speaks to our challenge to ourselves
to create a net positive impact on the planet by 2050.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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“USGBC is proud to award LEED Platinum to Toyota, for their
thoughtfulness in their campus energy planning and space design as well as the
overall net positive impact on the community and environment,” said Kraatz.
“Our mission at USGBC has challenged organizations to move faster and reach
further than ever before, and Toyota’s new Texas campus is a great example of
what can be accomplished with the right leadership.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">TMNA CEO Jim Lentz (right) receives the LEED Platinum Certification from Jonathan Kraatz (left), executive director, Dallas chapter, U.S. Green Building Council, for green building techniques on September 21, 2017.</td></tr>
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Largest onsite corporate solar installation among
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8.79-Megawatt solar power system, designed and installed by
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Produces up to 33 percent of daily electric needs for
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Installation of high efficiency lighting and building
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Specialized rooftop design teeming with plant life to manage
rainwater, reduce heat and further insulate the buildings<o:p></o:p></div>
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Flexible energy contract to preserve and resell excess power
generation back to the grid<o:p></o:p></div>
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Grid energy offset by Texas wind farm renewable energy
credits<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Repurposed Rainwater</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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State-of-the-art rainwater capture system will provide up to
three months of water supply for irrigation use<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cistern water storage with a capacity to hold 400,000
gallons of harvested rain water<o:p></o:p></div>
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Estimated to save more than 11 million gallons of potable
(drinking) water annually<o:p></o:p></div>
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Excess drain water will be collected and repurposed for
sanitary facility use<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Recycling</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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More than 99 percent of the construction waste was recycled<o:p></o:p></div>
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Construction waste was sorted offsite at North Texas’ first
Construction and Demolition waste processing facility<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Sustainable Landscaping</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Exterior landscaping features drought-tolerant, North Texas
indigenous plants like savannah, oaklands and wildflower meadows<o:p></o:p></div>
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Campus landscape will provide a natural habitat for
endangered pollinators and monarch butterflies<o:p></o:p></div>
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Approximately 1,300 trees planted onsite by Toyota<o:p></o:p></div>
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More than 80 mature trees saved or relocated onsite,
including a 100-year-old oak tree<o:p></o:p></div>
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Landscaping will be managed without expensive mowing,
fertilizers, chemicals or artificial irrigation<o:p></o:p></div>
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Historic wetlands on the northeast corner of the campus were
preserved to protect its natural state<o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Professionals who led this project include a
host of Dallas-based firms: KDC Real Estate Development & Investments to
develop and build the campus, architect Corgan Associates to design the campus,
and Austin Commercial to manage the construction.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Tosan
Aduayi, a motoring journalist since 1994, is the founder and publisher of
Trendy Africa Magazine and has reported on Motoring with trademark columns
(Roadrunner, Carliners). He is also the founder of Flowtran global.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
Tosanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08168230569342736680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5153946568252180313.post-51413232015110884972017-06-13T06:53:00.003-07:002017-06-13T07:27:56.183-07:00Ford Motor Company hosts Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) programme in Nigeria<div class="MsoNormal">
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in conjunction with its distributor Coscharis Motors, hosted the Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) programme in Lagos, Nigeria. This highly-acclaimed
programme was implemented for the first time in Nigeria in 2016 in order to improve
driving skills and road safety in Nigeria.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The 2017 edition comprised of a special training session for members of the Nigeria Auto
Journalists’ Association (NAJA). The DSFL programme featured driving on a 4x4 trail requiring the use of four-wheel drive, as well
as a special presentation on child safety in the car.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Participants had the opportunity to learn about the features that the Ford Ranger offers
such as safety, departure angles, brake distance on gravel and anti-lock
braking system (A.B.S) and how to use other four-wheel drive functions such as
traction control, locking differential and drive train. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><i>L-R: Motebang Mokoena, Ford Driving Skills
For Life (DSFL) Trainer; Abiona Babarinde, General Manager Marketing &
Corporate Communications, Coscharis Group; Derek Kirkby, Ford - DSFL Director;
and Felix Mahan, Brand Manager Ford, Coscharis Motors; at the DSFL training
held in Lagos recently.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Drinking and
driving will be under the spotlight again, with the use of the drunk-driving goggles.
These goggles imitate a drunk driver and simulate how alcohol actually impairs
driving skills. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">NAJA, the umbrella
body for all journalists in Nigeria covering the automobile and automotive
industry, is already setting a good example by insisting that its members
undergo annual training and Ford’s DSFL is part of this programme. This initiative
has already been highly praised by the Nigerian Automobile Manufacturers’
Association (NAMA).</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">“Against this
background, Ford is very pleased to be able to offer its proven road safety
tool in the form of the Driving Skills for Life programme,” commented Abiona
Babarinde, General Manager - Marketing and Corporate Communications, at Ford’s
distributor, Coscharis Motors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">“This time around
we are concentrating in working with the local motoring journalists and we
trust they will transfer all their learning on the DSFL course to their
readers and viewers to spread the importance of safe driving and road safety.”<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Ford launched DSFL
in the United States in 2003 and the programme has been improved and adapted to
suit local conditions in many other global markets over the years. It was
launched in South Africa in 2014, introduced into Angola in 2015 and last year
it was rolled out in Nigeria, Uganda, and Kenya.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Ford DSFL, is a
comprehensive programme aimed at providing new skills and information to newly
licensed drivers and improve the defensive driving ability of experienced
drivers. The programme also addresses both the inexperience of young drivers as
well as issues surrounding distracted driving, thereby, enhancing eco-driving
to personal safety and the environment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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