South Africa’s leading source of news and information on all aspects of the motor industry Issue 32 | 11 October 2012 www.autolive.co.za BAKKIE WARS As Ford’s Ranger makes market inroads, Isuzu’s new KB is set to launch in early 2013 See story starting on Page 2 Automechanika Ford’s Chief Engineer, Kinsey Report A load of old insights Jamal Hameedi Page 8 bee’s-wax Page 5 Page 6 Page 24 Subscribe for free @ www.autolive.co.za Page 2 Editor Stuart Johnston
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[email protected] Sales The next-gen Isuzu KB pick-up is scheduled for launch early in 2013, and will no Bruno Lupini doubt ratchet up the intense pick-up and double-cab sales wars being fought in
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[email protected] While Toyota’s Hilux continues to rule the roost in terms of numbers sold here and outside our borders, Ford’s Angelina Michael new Ranger has exceeded all sales expectations. Nissan’s
[email protected] Navara and NP300 ranges continue to perform solidly. Address And playing minor key roles are VW’s Amarok and the Suite 106B, MISA Centre very aff ordable GWM built in China. 12 Fir Street, Northcliff Now the game is about to get more interesting with Johannesburg, 2195 General Motors’ Port Elizabeth plant gearing up for not only right-hand-drive production of the new KB, but left - Tel hand-drive variants too, which could see the factory on the +27 (0)83 450 9255 bay introduce a second shift later in 2013.