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This week in SA motoring news 19/06/2020

We take a look at the important headlines making South African automotive news this week.

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Range Rover marks 50 years with exclusive new limited edition

Range Rover today celebrates 50 years of pioneering innovation, peerless refinement and unparalleled all-terrain capability with the introduction of the new Range Rover Fifty. The original luxury SUV has defined the market since 17 June 1970 and, five decades on, the Range Rover has evolved to become a family of desirable and capable luxury vehicles. Its compelling blend of design, refinement and engineering innovation has ensured its place as the benchmark for all luxury SUVs.

 

Return of the Mach! Limited-Edition Mach 1 is here

After a 17-year hiatus, the all-new Mustang Mach 1 fastback coupe makes its world premiere - becoming the modern pinnacle of style, handling and 5.0-liter V-8 pony car performance. Like the original, the all-new Mach 1 bridges the gap between Mustang GT and Shelby® models, delivering V-8 power, unique functional aerodynamic enhancements, competition-capable suspension upgrades and a driver-focused cockpit.

 

Get moving again with Honda

Honda Motor Southern Africa has launched the "Get Moving Again" Campaign which aims to put customers back in the power seat giving them the option to structure their deal when they purchase a Honda Amaze, Jazz, BR-V or CR-V. 

 

Volkswagen’s T-Roc virtual launch

Volkswagen has added a fifth model to the brand’s SUV range in South Africa, the T-Roc. The T-SUV range in the Southern African market now consists of the T-Cross, T-Roc, Tiguan, Tiguan Allspace and the Touareg.

 

Mazda Unveils All-New Mazda BT-50

Mazda Motor Corporation today hosted the world premiere of our all-new Mazda BT-50 bakkie.  Fully redesigned for the first time in nine years, the all-new Mazda BT-50 is supplied by Isuzu Motor Limited on an OEM basis, and the vehicle will go on sale under the Mazda brand name starting in the Australian market in the latter half of 2020.

 

Isuzu Take Care Campaign Offers Relief for Isuzu Owners

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSA) is offering assistance to Isuzu Bakkie and SUV owners of out of warranty and service plan vehicles. The Isuzu Take Care Campaign will assist with maintenance of vehicles serviced by approved Isuzu dealerships between 2 June and 31 July 2020. The offer gives owners of older Isuzu vehicles the opportunity to have their vehicles serviced at an approved Isuzu workshop by factory trained technicians using original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts and the specialised tools necessary to keep their vehicles on the road. Isuzu owners who service their vehicles in June or July will receive a 12 month Isuzu Complete Care Roadside Assistance Plan which includes, towing service or roadside technical assistance, courtesy or alternative transport, accommodation or rental car in the event of a breakdown.

 

New Lexus IS breaks cover, arriving here early-2021

More than two decades after the first Lexus IS issued its direct challenge to the compact executive sedan class-leaders, the fourth generation of this model has been revealed to World’s media during a virtual launch event. We bring you all the details.

 

New-look Mahindra Pik Up single cab S6 

Mahindra South Africa celebrated the reopening of its dealer network with the launch of a refreshed Pik Up S6 Single Cab. The S6 is Mahindra's flagship single cab model and is offered with the choice of 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrain. It slots in above the workhorse S4, which is also available with both drivetrain options and with the option of a heavy-duty dropside load bay.

 

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