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3 OKTOBER/4 OKTOBER
RE/MAXHELDERBERG
Retire in styleat Schonenberg
The luxurious Schonenberg
RetirementVillageboastinga
stylish lifestyle in theheart of
theWinelands, is being exclu-
sively marketed by RE/MAX
Helderberg in theWaterstone
Shopping Centre, in associa-
tionwith theSchonenbergRe-
tirement Village on-site
agents.
Homes are well priced from
R1,89 million, including VAT
(no transfer duty) and apart-
ments from R1,49 million, in-
cluding VAT (no transfer duty).
TheRetirementVillage is part
of the 68 ha Schonenberg Estate
which offers a lifestyle combin-
ing security, country living,
modern health care, a well-ap-
pointed clubhouse, a supportive
community and a 5 km walking
trail.
The Village has easy access to
the Waterstone Shopping Cen-
tre with its brand new Wool-
worths supermarket and Pick n
Pay, as well as a pharmacy,
Clicks, up-market restaurants,
coffee shops and a Virgin Active
Gym.
Levies include 24-hour securi-
ty, primary health care (includ-
ing bi-weekly clinic appoint-
ments plus three days in the
Healthcare facility), garden
care and maintenance and 15
meals monthly.
The village is pet-friendly and
both cats and dogs are welcome.
RE/MAX Helderberg is offer-
ing a special spring rate for the
springmonthsofSeptember,Oc-
tober and November for all
homeowners needing to sell
their property in order to invest
in their retirement home.
Dont miss out! Start planning
now for your leisure years.
Visit theRE/MAXoffice in the
Waterstone Village for a cup of
coffee and a guided tour around
the Schonenberg Retirement
Village. For more information,
contact Karen Wessels on
071 602 1090 or e-mail
karenw@remax-helder-
berg.co.za. They are open seven
days a week!
One of the units in the Schonenberg Retirement Village
An interior of a house at Schonenberg Retirement Village
Karin Wessels of RE/MAX Helderberg
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Empower singlewomenwith cheaper home loans
In India, single women buying their own
homes benefit from cheaper home loans, low-
er stamp duties and bigger tax rebates than
single men.
In South Africa, single women have none
of these advantages. However, they aremak-
ing farmoreeffort toprovide financial securi-
ty for themselves and their children than sin-
glemen. They could really dowith some form
of help or incentive from the banks and / or
government, says Richard Gray, CEO of the
Harcourts Real Estate group.
Here it is very difficult for anyone single
to obtain approval for a home loan, let alone
a lower interest rate, and there are no tax an-
nual tax rebates for residential homeowners.
Nevertheless, the latest statistics availa-
ble, fromasurveyconductedbycreditbureau
Compuscan, show that of the mortgages that
were granted to single people last year, 54%
of those granted for less thanR1millionwent
to single women, who also accounted for 57%
of new bonds in the R1 million to R3 million
bracket. In this, SA women are in step with
their counterparts in many more developed
countries, where single women (including
never married women, divorcees, single par-
ents and widows) are about twice as likely
now to be homeowners as single men.
In the US, the National Association of Re-
altors (NAR) says singlewomen currently ac-
count for 18% of all home purchases, as op-
posed to the 10% notched up by single men,
and in Australia, recent census statistics
show that 65% of women own their own
homes, as opposed to 55% of men.
Then in the UK, women are taking things
one step further now by buying more invest-
ment properties than men,with the number
of older women buying properties to help
fund their retirement, having risen by 43%
in the past four years.
Gray says women all over the world are
proving to be better at managing their credit
thanmen are. In Australia, for example, 48%
of households headed by single women have
settled their mortgages, compared to 31% of
households headed by single men. In SA, a
recent survey conducted by the Credit Bu-
reau Association (CBA) showed clearly that
women were less of a credit risk than men,
in that although they make up the majority
of credit active consumers, they have fewer
credit accounts than men (48% of the total)
and fewer impaired or adverse records.
With that in mind, and the fact that more
young women than young men are getting
good school results and degrees and putting
themselves on track to earn well, we think
SA banks and the government would do well
totakealeafoutofIndiasbookandencourage
homebuyingbysinglewomen,andespecially
those who have children or elderly parents
in their care. Thiswould be a reallymeaning-
ful way to demonstrate their commitment to
improving life for women in SA.
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Estateagentsand the fees
youpaywhenselling
When selling there are five critical is-
sues to consider, of which one is how
much commission you will pay. The
other four are: What is the market val-
ueofmyproperty,whatmarketingwill
I receive, what is the service I will get,
and which agent will I select.
The amount of commission you pay will
haveasignificantimpactonhowmuchyou
will receive net for your property. But,
when discussing commission, its impor-
tant to view all five of these issues as a
whole, not commission in isolation.
Allow me to explain.
The only way to sell for market value is
to ensure your property has an effective
marketing plan.
This means that you
will need to be adver-
tised in print, online,
thoughbuyerdatabases
with e-mail marketing,
on show, by use of
boards, and through re-
ferral networks. The
more effective your
marketing plan, the
more buyer enquiry
you will receive.
The better your mar-
keting plan, the greater
the cost. The two are di-
rectly related. When an
agency cuts their com-
mission, it means you
simply will not receive
themarketing youneed
to create buyer enquiry
and buyer competition.
The more buyer com-
petition there is, thebet-
ter the offer you will re-
ceive.
Buyers will offer the most they are pre-
paredtopaywhencompetingagainstother
buyers.
When there is no competition, then the
offers are lower.
Goodserviceandstrongcommunication
arealsocritical toensuringthatyouragent
lists in the correct selling range, and gives
you buyer feedback to ensure you appeal
to the market.
What really matters to a seller is how
much you receive in your pocket.
Take this scenario: Agent A offers to sell
yourproperty foraseemingly lowcommis-
sionof 5%plusVAT.But there is littlemar-
keting and certainly nowrittenmarketing
plan.
Its a proven fact this results in lower of-
fers and a selling price less than market
value.
Assume you sell for 10% less than mar-
ket value. At a selling price of R1 500 000,
that would mean you net R1 414 500.
Agent B offers you a very strongmarket-
ing plan to include all the aspects men-
tioned above.
You receive excellent exposure, strong
buyer interest, and sell formaximummar-
ket price.
This can be up to 10%
more than a property
that is badly marketed.
The fee they charge is
6% plus VAT.
In thiscaseyouwould
sell for R1 650 000 less
the fee,whichwouldnet
you R1 537 140. The dif-
ference is overR122 000.
Even if you sold for only
5% more, thats still
over R52 000 more to
you.
There is no doubt you
are better off paying the
higher commissionpro-
vided you receive
stronger marketing.
What if yourproperty
sells quickly is it still
fair to pay the agreed
percentage fee? Agents
get paid for results, not
for time. A quick result
is the best result possible for a seller.
Properties sell for more when they sell
quickly, and you are spared the inconven-
ience of buyer viewings for months.
Dont list with the cheapest. In this mar-
ket you simply cant afford to and it will
cost you in the long run.
As with all things in life, you get what
you pay for.
E-mail your real estate question to ste-
ve.cd@harcourts.co.za.
Talking Property by Steve Cara-
doc-Davies, principal of Harcourts
Platinum
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Unchanged repo rate boosts housingmarket, says Seeff chairman
Seeff chairman, Samuel Seeff has
welcomed the decision by the Re-
serve Banks Monetary Policy
Committee to keep the repo rate
unchanged at the historically low
5%.
Economic indicators set the
trend for whether there is reason
to be optimistic and positive mar-
ket sentiment fundamentally im-
pacts the economy as a whole and
especially the property market.
Given the muted economic land-
scape, the decision should be seen
ashighlypositiveandwillhopeful-
ly further boost confidence and ac-
tivity levels in the market.
The stable interest rate is also a
welcome reprieve for home own-
ers, especially in view of the in-
creased pressure on household
budgets, says Seeff.
It is good news too for both buy-
ers and sellers as the market con-
tinues to gather momentum. We
are seeing some of the best trading
conditions since the 2007/8 down-
turn and although still largely in
the sub-R1,5 million primary sec-
tor of the market, confidence is
growing. While the pressure on
household budgets is undeniable
and a rate hike in the not too dis-
tant future is likely, there is for
nowat least plenty to be optimistic
about.
Despite the increased demand,
house prices continue to remain at
relatively flat levels and with the
increasedpropensityon thepart of
the banks to grantmortgage loans,
conditions remain heavilyweight-
ed in favour of buyers. Those that
wait toolongthough,maywell look
back with regret, he says.
Conversely, continues Seeff,
while we had over the past three
years cautioned that sellers look-
ing to turn a healthy profit should
sit tight,conditionsareimproving.
Especially in high demand areas,
correctly priced properties are be-
ginning to sell quite quickly and
are achieving better prices than
what the case was three years ago.
Smart sellers could therefore now
look forward to a shorter selling
time, better prices and can in turn
take advantage of the good buying
conditions before the market
turns, he adds.
On the whole, it remains busi-
ness as usual for the market and
if the momentum of the first half
of the year carries through, we
look forward to ending the year on
a good note.
Property remains one of the
smartest investments for the ordi-
nary consumer. There is security
in bricks and mortar and simply
no substitute for owning the roof
overyourhead. It is the foundation
of a healthy economy, concludes
Seeff.
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BAKKIE: TRITONKRYNUWEVOORKOMS EN ENJIN
QUICKPIC
Mitsubishi se Triton-Dubbelka-
juit- en Club Cab-modelreekse is
pas verfris met enjinopgrade-
rings, nuwe stilering binne en
buite, en verbeterde spesifika-
sies.
Die belangrikste opgraderings in
terme van standaardtoerusting in
sekere modelle, veral die Club Cab-
weergawes, is in ooreenstemming
met Mitsubishi Motors SA se strate-
gie vir waarde vir geld.
Die Club Cab-segment, net soos
diedubbelkajuit-segment, isgerigop
die leefstyl-eienaar, en ons moet
meer vir dieselfde prys aanbied, s
JacoOosthuizen,MitsubishiMotors
SA se uitvoerende hoof.
Die verfrissing van die Triton-
reeksvolgopdivandienuwePajero
Sport, wat aansienlik meer waarde
bied,enditisduidelikdatMitsubishi
volgehoue daarna streef om sy pro-
dukte nog meer aantreklik te maak
virmense op soekna n voertuig van
n langgevestigdehandelsmerk,met
n bewese rekordvir gehalte, betrou-
baarheid en duursaamheid.
Veiligheid vir die bestuurder en
passasierswasnog altyd n belangri-
ke oorweging virMitsubishi se inge-
nieurs, en die Triton het n veilig-
heidselkajuit, lugsakke vir die be-
stuurderendievoorstepassasier, en
sluitweerremme (ABS) met elektro-
nieseremkragverspreiding.Dit isbo
en behalwe die RISE-bakbesker-
mingstelsel, wat buitengewone be-
skerming aan die insittendes bied.
Tesamemet nekstragehardeonder-
stel is die Triton n bakkie vir alle
toestande.
Al die Triton-modelle het n vyf-
ganghandratkas.
Die Triton-reeks word aangevul
deur die volbloed-enkelkajuite,
waarvan die geharde, werkgerigte
bougehalte n mens laat terugdink
aan die legendariese Mitsubishi
Colt-reeks.
Die enkelkajuite is verkrygbaar
met die bewese 2,4 Fpetrolenjin met
n lewering van 97 kW krag en
202N.m wringkrag, en die 2,5 F die-
sel,watook indieClubCab ingespan
word.
Daar is drie enkelkajuit-weerga-
wes: GL en GLX met die petrolenjin
en n GLX met die dieselkragbron.
Hierdiemodelle is diewerkesels van
die familie, afgewerk in viniel,maar
met lugsakke as standaardtoerus-
ting, en met uitstekende pryse. Die
deftigermodelle spogmet lugversor-
ging, elektriese ruitverstelling en
sentrale sluiting.
Die enkelkajuite het n vragver-
movannvolle1000 kgopnenorme
laaibakmet afmetings van 2 220 mm
lank, 1 750 mm breed en 405 mm
diep.
Wat die dubbelkajuite betref, het
die dieselaangedrewe Mitsubishi
Triton 4x4-bakkie n aansienlike
hupstoot gekry wat krag en wring-
krag betref. In ooreenstemming met
globale omgewingsneigings is die
verplasing van die tussenverkoelde
turbodieselenjin van 3,2 F tot 2,5 F
verminder.Desnieteenstaandeisdie
enjinkrag met 9% verhoog van
120 kWtot131 kWendiemaksimum-
wringkrag met 17% van 343 Nm tot
n massiewe 400 Nm.
Die 4x4-stelsel, wat homself al oor
die strafste terrein bewys het, is ook
opgegradeer. In normale omstandig-
hede is drywing via die agterwiele,
maar die Triton-Dubbelkajuit 4x4
kry nou n sluitbare middelewenaar
plus skakeling indie ry.Diebestuur-
der kan, sonder dat die ewenaar ge-
sluit is, van die standaard-4x2-mo-
dus (vir brandstofekonomie) na 4H
oorskakel tot by snelhede van
100 km/h.Dit vuldie sluitbareagter-
ewenaar en die laagstrekratkas aan.
Al hierdie stelsels gee aan die Triton
4x4 n ongewenaarde vermo in die
veld.
Die vierwieldryfstelsel word be-
heer deurMitsubishi se super select-
stelsel, wat die bestuurder n keuse
tussenvier verskillende oordragmo-
dusse gee, afhangende van die ter-
rein, en die modusse kan in die ry
geskakel word. Die bougehalte is ti-
pies van die Japanse handelsmerk
en selfs oor die strafste terrein is die
kajuit stil en ratelvry.
Die Triton-Dubbelkajuit 4x4 word
verder onderskei aan sy 17 duim-al-
looiwiele geskoei met 245/65R17-
bande. Die ander modelle het 16
duim-wiele.Diedubbelkajuit 4x4het
n sleepvermo van tot 1 500 kg
(sleepwa met oorslagremme).
Van die nuwe spesifikasies vir die
dubbelkajuit sluit in enkelsone-kli-
maatbeheer, herhaalflikkerliggies
in die kantspiels, nuwe allooiwiele,
opgegradeerde skyfremme voor en
remtrommels agter, n nuwe sier-
rooster envoorbuffer enkleurgepas-
te wielbo.
Wat die kajuit betref, sluit die Tri-
ton homnou aan by die geledere van
luukse-dubbelkajuitbakkies. Leer-
sitplekke, klimaatbeheer en uitste-
kende klank-insulering maak lang
ritte n plesier. Snelheidsbeheer en
n driespeek-leerstuurwiel met veel-
funksieskakelaars vir die klankstel-
sel, snelheidsbeheer en Bluetooth
bring die Triton op een vlak met die
ander luukse voertuie inMitsubishi
se produkreeks. Die Mitsubishi
Link-stelsel,wat stembeheervandie
stelsel moontlik maak, is ook stan-
daard. Dit sluit aan by die veelinlig-
tingvertoon, wat hoogte bo seevlak,
temperatuur, brandstofverbruik en
reikafstand aandui. En dan is daar
ook n kompas.
Die dubbelkajuit het steeds n
vragvermo van 1 000 kg n volle
ton en n ruim laaibak met afme-
tings van 1 352 mm lank, 1 470 mm
breed en 860 mm diep.
Van die belangrike spesifikasie-
opgraderings vir die Club Cab sluit
in Bluetooth, klank- en foonkontro-
lesaandiestuurwiel,stembeheervir
die foon en die nuwe voorkant.
DieClubCab is netmet dieselkrag
verkrygbaar. Dit is in ooreenstem-
mingmetdievraagindiemark,waar
meer as 85% van die modelle diesel-
eenhede is. Die Club Cab is nou ook
verkrygbaar in n weergawemet op-
sionele agtersitplekke.
Die Club Cab-reeks het n soortge-
lyke opgradering in standaardeien-
skappe as die dubbelkajuite gekry,
behalwe dat hierdiemodelle materi-
aalsitplekke het.
Loopkoste speeldeesdae nbelang-
rike rol in koopbesluite. Die Mitsu-
bishi se loopkoste werk uit op om-
trent 27 sentperkilometer tot enmet
180 000 km wat die Triton n bekos-
tigbareopsiemaakvirvlote sowel as
besighede.
Al die Triton-modelle word gedek
deur n waarborg van 3 jaar/100
000km.
Die enjinkrag is met 9% van 120 kW tot 131 kW in die Mitsubishi se Triton verhoog, en die maksimum-wring-
krag met 17% van 343 Nm tot n massiewe 400 Nm. FOTO: QUICKPIC
Mitsubishi Triton-dieselbakkieverfris
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VolvoFH, International
Truckof theYear2014
QUICKPIC
Volvo Trucks newVolvo FH rangewas
announced as the International Truck
of the Year 2014 in Moscow, just more
than a year after its global launch.
The award was decided by some of Eu-
ropes leadingcommercialvehicle journal-
ists, representing 25 publications.
Thisannouncementcomesmeremonths
aheadof theVolvoFHSouthAfrican range
in October, which includes the introduc-
tion of the companys new FM and FMX
ranges.
Upon announcing the winner, Interna-
tionalTruckof theYearchairman,Gianen-
rico Griffini, said that, Volvo Trucks has
delivered a completely new heavy-duty
truck, which, with its innovative cab, hi-
tech driveline components and advanced
maintenance solutions, sets a new bench-
mark in the industry.
Upon receiving the award, Volvo
Trucks president, Claes Nillson, said the
company is truly honoured and happy.
When we introduced the new FH in Sep-
tember 2012, we claimed that it was push-
ing the envelope of what a premium truck
could offer.
The International Truck of the Year
award confirms that the Volvo FH lives up
to this promise, said Nillson.
According to Mark Erasmus, managing
director of Volvo Trucks Southern Africa,
local customerswill soon discover that the
new Volvo FHwas built with the driver in
mind and with a specific focus on improv-
ing a transport companys profitability.
The newFH range boasts important in-
novations where it counts; fuel economy,
ergonomics, handling, active and passive
safety and a host of other time-saving fea-
tures, said Erasmus. The Volvo Trucks
SA team is very excited to introduce our
regional customers to the new FH range,
along with the FM and FMXmodels, come
October.
International Truck of the Year, the new Volvo FH. PHOTO: QUICKPIC
Geely resumes the production of
London Taxis for China
QUICKPIC
Geely South Africas parent company, Zhe-
jiang Geely Holding Group Co., which owns
London taxi maker Manganese Bronze Hold-
ings, has restarted production to help supply
500unitsof theLondonTaxiTX4model toChi-
na.
Production restarted last week seven
months after Geely rescued Manganese from
administration. The first batch of 50 London
Taxi TX4s were delivered to Nanjing in east
China this month.
This is the second order for taxis thatGeely
has landed inChina thisyear.Geelyprevious-
ly delivered 30 taxis to HengdianGroupHold-
ings Limited, a movie studio in east Chinas
Zhejiang Province.
TheLondonTaxi TX4s sold byGeely inChi-
na are built at Geelys plant in suburban
Shanghai. The taxi is now also assembled in
Coventry,England,whereproductionrestart-
ed on 13 September.
In February, Geely acquired the remaining
80 percent stake in Manganese Bronze Hold-
ings for R171,6 million to ensure continuous
production and sales of the iconic London
taxi. Prior to the deal, Geely owned a 20 per
cent stake in the British company. The pur-
chase will help the private Chinese auto-
maker, headed by Li Shufu, speed up its ex-
pansion, following the 2010 purchase of Volvo
Cars in Sweden.
Geely, which plans to invest R2,4 billion in
the London Taxi Company in the next five
years, said it resumed production following
significant improvementsat thecompanys
British manufacturing plant.
Geelyplans to developnewmodels to follow
thecurrentTX4.Theunitnowhasatotalwork
force of 170 people and its production linewill
make about 50 taxis per week.
Geely resumes production of the iconic London Taxi. PHOTO: QUICKPIC
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Chevrolet Cruze launches
GMsglobal sales success
QUICKPIC
September marks the
three-year anniversa-
ry of the Chevrolet
Cruze in the USA, a
hallmark for the glo-
bal compact that is
Chevrolets best-sell-
ing nameplate with
more than 2 million
units sold around the
world.
Cruze has been a big
contributor to General
Motors USA and global
sales gains since its
launch in 2009. Chevro-
let small cars, including
the Spark, Sonic, Cruze
and Volt, have seen a 229 per cent increase
in sales from the first sixmonths of 2010 com-
pared to the first sixmonthsof 2013, evidence
of the brands success at attracting new buy-
ers.
The Cruze helps to grow GMs share of
younger buyers by offering segment-leading
horsepower, range and advanced vehicle
technologies, such as Chevrolet MyLink.
The Cruze continues to lead the small car
segment by being among the top-selling
Chevrolet vehicles to buyers under 25, said
Alan Batey, senior vice president, Global
Chevrolet.
As a brand, we recognize the importance
of providing our customers, especially our
younger buyers, with the most value for
theirmoney.TheCruzeCleanTurboDiesel,
now in showrooms, is alsohelpingChevrolet
gain share in key markets.
Cruze Diesel drivers can travel about 717
highwaymiles ormore than 10 hours of driv-
ing, on one tank of diesel fuel.
According to early buyer data, 45 per cent
of Cruze Diesel sales were from customers
trading in a vehicle from competitivemakes
InEurope andother globalmarketswhere
diesels are popular because of high gas
prices, more than 35 000 Cruzes were sold
with diesel engines last year.
The Cruze is helping bring new consum-
ers to the brand with more than 40 per cent
of overall Cruze sales in 2013 being fromnon-
GM owners, said Cristi Landy, Chevrolet
marketing director, Small Cars and Electri-
fiedVehicles. TheCruzeprovides theamen-
ities of a larger, more expensive sedan with
the efficiency and value of a compact car.
The Chevrolet Cruze is deemed to be a huge success.
PHOTO: QUICKPIC
VWJetta: 32 years old and still
going strong
What do you dowith your favourite family
car if you want your memories of it to live
on?
In the case of Kobus Theron, who faced
having to part with his beloved 1981 VW
Jetta, you donate it to the popular automo-
tive museum at the Volkswagen Group
South Africa (VWSA) headquarters in
Uitenhage, the AutoPavilion.
The immaculate 32-year-oldTheron fam-
ily car is the latest addition toVWSAsAu-
toPavilion. For Theron, it was a case of not
wanting to sell his VW Jetta in case it was
not looked after. By donating it to the Au-
toPavilion,heandhis familycouldstillvis-
it it every once in a while, he said.
Our VW Jetta has been in the family
for 32 years and means so much to us that
we just couldnt bear to sell it. As a family,
wedecided togive it back to thepeoplewho
dedicate their lives to building the best
product on the market, said Theron.
The popular family car has been in pro-
duction since 1979 and was originally
adapted by adding a conventional trunk to
the Golf hatchback. By mid-2011, almost
10 million Jettas had been produced and
sold worldwide.
The Jetta 1500 GLSAutomaticwas first
purchased in February 1981 for a mere
R7 217bymyfather-in-law. Ibought it from
him in July 1997 as a gift for my wife, who
has driven it until now, said Theron.
The vehicle is in immaculate condition
for its age, having driven 108 000 km with-
out incurring a single dent or scratch. The
carpets and seats are still the originals,
with only the windscreen having been re-
placed.
My motto is simple: As you treat your
car, it will treat you. The Jetta got a major
service every year or every 5 000 km. I per-
sonally topped up the oil and brake fluid,
maintaining the absolute correct fluid lev-
elsandnevermixing lubricants.Maintain-
ing the car on adaily basiswith all the love
and care I could manage is the sole reason
why the Jetta is still in a good condition,
said Theron.
VWSA General Manager: Communica-
tions, Matt Gennrich, said it was hearten-
ing to see VW owners so inspired by the
product.
It is wonderful to see someone like Ko-
bus with such passion and dedication
when it comes to looking after his car. It
looks like it just came out of the box, said
Gennrich.
The immaculate 32-year-old VW Jetta of
the Theron family is the latest addition to
VWSAs AutoPavilion. FOTO: QUICKPIC
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NissanPatrol ready
to tameAfrica
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Nissan has announced a new partnership
and brand ambassador for the Nissan Pa-
trol SUV in South Africa.
EbenDelport, a renowned and expert safari
tour operator, has taken delivery of a Nissan
Patrol 4,8 F 4x4 GRX which has been fully ac-
cessorised to meet the needs and demands
that trips into theNamibDesertandotherare-
as of Southern Africa, including Angola.
Working through Uri Adventures in Na-
mibia, Delport says the Nissan Patrol is his
vehicle of choice. The Patrol offers every-
thing I need from a 4x4 all the technical and
mechanicalability to traversedunes, swamps
and salt pans, as well as an incredible towing
capacity of 3 500 kg. I particularly value the
Patrols very spacious interior and its proven
reliabilityanddurabilitythisvehicle isbuilt
to last, thats for sure.
The petrol-powered Nissan Patrol utilises
a 4,8 F in-line six cylinder enginewith 190 kW
and 425 Nm on tap to make any off-road driv-
ing excursion a breeze and, with modifica-
tions including a replacement front bumper,
all-terrain tyres, a snorkel, specialised seat
covers and two fuel tanks, this particular Pa-
trol is ideally suited to the job at hand.
I spend most of my days traversing our
beautiful continent with up to 3 000 people
each year and as the leader of the pack, the
Patrol suits the position as the lead vehicle
on all my safaris. Its an honour to be able to
associate with Nissan South Africa in this re-
gard, remarks Delport.
Off-road driving expert and 4x4 guru Glyn
Demmer, comments: The partnership with
Eben is anatural one forNissanSouthAfrica,
where the Patrol is at its best when way off
the beaten track and in the roughest of the
rough stuff.
As a brand ambassador for the Patrol we
expect a fruitful partnership with Eben and
look forward to the inevitable stories thatwill
be told by the people who have followed the
Patrol into someofAfricasmost inhospitable
environments.
The petrol-powered Nissan Patrol utilises a
4,8 F in-line six cylinder engine with 190
kW and 425 Nm on tap to make any off-
road driving excursion a breeze. PHOTO:
QUICKPIC
Mercedes-Benz SA commercial
vehicle standwill wow visitors
Come touch the future!
The Mercedes-Benz SA commercial ve-
hicles crew are set to outdo their own high
standards in the excitement stakes at this
years Johannesburg International Motor
Show (JIMS), demonstrating what their
brands can do to take the customers busi-
ness into the stratosphere.
Visitorswillbewowedbyafewnewaddi-
tions to theMercedes-BenzSAcommercial
vehicles stable.
The industry leader in commercial ap-
plications for trucks, vans and buses will
also use the JIMS platform to launch some
exhilarating newmodels! Show-goers who
miss out, risk getting stuck in the last cen-
tury!
Customer dedication remains the pivot-
al success element for the automotive gi-
ant, known for its focuson innovation, effi-
ciency, reliability and low cost of owner-
ship.
Especially in the commercial vehicles
arena, which is the heartbeat of the coun-
trys commercial activities, this aspect of
customisation equates to business owners
who are better equipped to maximise the
success of their specialised fleets of trucks,
vans and buses.
Webelieve that themost importantpart
of our relationship with our customers is
based on products, an extensive value
chainof services andsupportwhichare re-
liable, predictable and consistent through-
out a customers vehicle life cycle, says
vice president for commercial vehicles,
Kobus van Zyl. At this years JIMS, you
will be treated toa showof thebestwehave
to offer in terms of product innovation as
we have a few surprises up our sleeve, but
our focus on maximising the fleet owners
up-time and boosting his return on invest-
ment will also become clear.
Expect to see German engineering at its
ultimate with the Mercedes-Benz truck,
bus and van models, as well as class-lead-
ing American and Japanese marques
Freightliner; Western Star and FUSO at
the Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle
stand at Nasrec from 1827 October.
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