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If there is one thing Renault South Africa is known for, it is its affordable product offering. Whether it is the budget-friendly Kwid or more upmarket Koleos, the French automaker s vehicles make quite a compelling case.
However, Renault has struck a chord with buyers at the lower end of the price spectrum, with the Kwid finding huge favour among buyers. Especially first-time buyers. In February 2020, Renault upped the ante with the local introduction of the
Triber: a seven-seater multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) that shares many of its underpinnings with the Kwid, including the 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine.
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By Pritesh Ruthun
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JOHANNESBURG - Renault South Africa has confirmed that the French company is no longer a subsidiary of the businessâs headquarters in France, but rather an importer that falls under the Motus banner.
Renault South Africa managing director Jaco Oosthuizen said the move to become an importer fell in line with the brandâs global moves, where it would identify large motor groups in particular regions across the world and enable them to become custodians of the brand in those regions.
Bakwena implemented additional measures along their route including 6 route patrol vehicles through their partnership with Motus Corporation and Kia Motors South Africa from 1 April to 3 May 2020 during the Easter, Freedom Day, and Workers Day public holidays. The vehicles were utilised by the various authorities to assist Road Incident Management Services to increase and boost route surveillance, crash attendance, and patrol support over this period. Collectively these 6 vehicles traveled a distance of 54 142 kilometers, assisted at 48 crashes, issued 1804 fines, and assisted 70 road users along the Bakwena N1N4 route.
While delivering the Preliminary Easter report which recorded a decrease overall in the number of road fatalities from 2019 figures, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula raised the concern of an increase in pedestrian fatalities by 5% compared to 2019’s figures. He attributed their relative success to early preparation with education and awareness campaigns in communi