http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&CntID=1072
GMSA’s new president and MD, Edgar Lourencon, was introduced to media, and Africa’s Big Five, earlier this week at the recently opened 5-Star Gondwana Game Reserve near Mosselbay in the Western Cape. Lourencon, whose new post officially began on 1 November, takes over the reigns from Steve Koch who retired this year after 40 years of service with General Motors.
Lourencon has been with the company for over 32 years and has his roots in engineering. As such, the new MD spent the first 20 years involved in the company’s technical areas of manufacturing, engineering and quality control. Prior to arriving in South Africa, Lourencon was director of sales in Brazil before running GM’s operations in Chile, Peru and Bolivia. Most recently his portfolio was increased to include the Uruguay and Paraguay regions.
Despite the setbacks faced by the manufacturer in 2009, Lourencon remains confident for GM’s future in world markets. On a local level, the new MD recognises Africa as a mature and challenging market but is excited about the future both here in SA and for the rest of the continent. Lourencon stated that he’s happy with GMSA’s current operations and will be fine-tuning rather than overhauling any aspects within the organisation. His focus will be on his organisation’s brand, customers and productivity, with emphasis on a sustainable operation through local sales complimented by exports, as opposed to a heavy reliance on the export market.
Lourencon will take time in December to visit GM’s points of presence in Africa, including Egypt, Kenya, Tunisia and Nigeria.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2010 Nissan Qashqai Facelift Revealed
http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&CntID=1073
The UK is to receive a facelifted Nissan Qashqai in spring 2010. Changes have been effected not just outside and inside, but also beneath the skin.
Alterations made to the exterior include a new front bumper, a revised front grille, an all-new bonnet, and upgraded headlights. The front end shares its design elements with the Qashqai+2. Two new colours have been added; Magnetic Red and Mineral Grey. The rear lights are largely the same but now feature a more transparent lens look. Brake and taillights use LED technology. An additional two alloy wheel styles measuring 16-inch and 17-inch were added. The suspension has been further tuned for better ride quality and handling.
Nissan redesigned the main interior dials by giving them added clarity. The white LCD screen is geared to show lots of information such as time, cruise control, average fuel consumption and the speed limiter. Storage spaces were increased to include a new cubby hole at the base of the central cluster. Two-wheel drive models even have space for plastic cards where AWD models would have the ALL MODE selector.
Some unspecified weight reductions were implemented as well as aerodynamic improvements that help the 1.5 dCi model drive down its C02 emissions from 137 to 129g/km.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Police clamp down in Eastern Cape
http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&CntID=1074
A total of 169 drunken drivers were arrested in the Eastern Cape over the weekend, the provincial department of transport said.
Spokesman Tshepo Machaea said 147 were arrested between Friday and Saturday in the East London and Mdantsane areas. A further 17 were arrested in Uitenhage and five in Aliwal North.
The police's task team suspended 17 unroadworthy buses and 10 mini buses from operation. A further 120 fines were issued for various offences and 12 warrants of arrests were executed.
Two people found driving buses suspended from use were arrested in Mount Frere.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arrive Alive kicks off
http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.aspx?CatID=26&CntID=1075
Disposable breathalyzers will be on sale for drivers during the holiday, Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele said on Sunday.
"We have partnered with the private sector to ensure that you are able to test your own alcohol levels before driving through purchasing a disposable alcohol breathalyzer," said Ndebele at the launch of Arrive Alive's campaign for the holiday season in Orange Farm, Gauteng.
He said the breathalyzers would be on sale at Engen Garages.
Ndebele said he hoped to have the disposable breathalyzers available at additional outlets in the near future.
Traffic officials would stop and check no less than one million vehicles across the country throughout December and January.
Roadblocks and roadside checkpoints would be set up and patrols and speed monitoring organised.
"There will be zero tolerance for all traffic offences."
Ndebele said the traffic officials would be looking to stamp out pedestrian jaywalking, especially if the person had been drinking or was walking on a freeway.
Drivers that were speeding, drinking, overtaking in unsafe situations, using cellphones, not using safety belts or ignoring red lights would be caught.
The roadworthiness of vehicles especially taxis and buses, as well as vehicles being overloaded with goods or passengers would be checked.
"We will focus on mass movement of vehicles along main arterial routes to different provinces after industries close, as well as for holiday shopping."
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment