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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

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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.

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

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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.

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Geely resumes the production of

London Taxis for China

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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.

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Chevrolet Cruze launches

GMsglobal sales success

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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.

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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

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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:

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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.