Ingenuity and determination are two traits that South Africans have in abundance, especially when it comes to building bespoke vehicles that would eventually become revered the world over.
Undeterred, and with plenty of technical expertise to draw upon, South Africa went through a period of fascinating homologations that produced a dazzling array of road cars including the Capri Perana V8, the Sierra XR6 and the Sierra XR8, which performed exceptionally well on the sales charts, and even took the motorsport world by storm, leaving an indelible mark on the country’s motoring heritage.
The Bakkies That Helped Build a Nation
Ford’s reputation for toughness was forged initially by vehicles like the Ford Cortina bakkie – exclusively sold in South Africa and a true embodiment of the country’s heritage. The Cortina bakkie was instrumental in building many of the landmarks that we see around us today, and helped fuel South African’s affinity with the venerable bakkie.
According to Grant, there might be no other vehicle that symbolises South African motoring more than the Ford Cortina bakkie. Eight prototypes were built at Ford’s Port Elizabeth plant until the Cortina bakkie was launched in 1971.
It paved the way for another South African legend, the Bantam bakkie. This half-ton small utility vehicle with passenger car-derived handling and safety used the locally produced 1.3-litre Kent engine, as well as the UK-sourced Fiesta engine ancillaries. The RoCam engine which powered later generations was a key part of the Struandale Engine Plant story, with 1 346 919 units produced from 2000 to 2012.
Ford’s 96-year manufacturing heritage in South Africa would be incomplete without the internationally successful Ford Ranger, which has been assembled locally since 2011 and is exported to over 100 markets around the world. Two totally unique versions of the Ranger have been added to FMCSA’s Heritage models – and have helped reaffirm Ford’s commitment to South Africa.
Heritage Day in 2019 was shown in all its splendour by a one-of-a-kind Ford Ranger painted in the colours of the South African flag, and included its rich diversity of cultures, arts and wildlife by FMCSA’s own Paint Shop at the Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria. It took a team of five artists, three sprayers, and one assembler a total of 650 hours to produce, with the result reminding all South Africans how much the nation loves bakkies.
Unique South African artwork reappeared on a Ford Ranger this year – given the name Mandla by employees at Ford’s Silverton plant – for Mandela Day in July 2020. The South African flag features again with a portrait of the country’s iconic former statesman, Nelson Mandela, painted on the bonnet.
As FMCSA closes in on a hundred years of local manufacturing, its esteemed local heritage becomes even more cherished by those who have worked on these defining motoring icons. Their positive attitude and competitive spirit continues to inspire the next chapter of Ford’s proudly South African heritage.
CMH Kempster Ford Randburg is proud to be a part of Ford’s Heritage in South Africa with 51 Years as a Ford Dealer behind our name. From humble beginnings in 1969 to what you see today in 2020, come in and see what our pedigree can do for you.
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Ford Media Center SA
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Louis has taken the time to build his Parts Team here at CMH Kempster Ford Hatfield and the results are truly evident. Louis’s message to the CMH Kempster Ford Hatfield customer is that, the past is nothing more than a rear view mirror, we need to look forward and make new history.
Louis Killian we welcome you to our CMH Kempster Ford Hatfield Team, we believe you will make a great success of your current position and grow within the CMH Group.
Rough and Tough outdoors
Do you enjoy the outdoors? Weekends away spent exploring high valleys and getting in touch with the “wild side”. The FORD RANGER collection is screaming your name! Whether you need to haul a load for business purposes or pack on those quad bikes for an adventure weekend, this bakkie will not disappoint. These SUV’s offer unparalleled suspension systems, ample ground clearance and water wading capability. Get your new wheels now.
The All Rounder
For those that need great mileage and a comfy everyday experience while driving should opt for the solid all rounder FORD ECO SPORT. This vehicle ticks many boxes: fuel efficient, good infotainment options and they are affordable. Between picking the kids up from school or rushing off to a business appointment, the FORD ECO SPORT offers you excellent all-round performance.
For inquiries on ALL makes of FORD vehicles, pre-owned or brand new, the team at CMH Kempster Ford Durban is ready to assist you! Visit us at 901 Umgeni Road or call us on 
This Vehicle is designed to complement your freestyle spirit. Whether it’s cruising on smooth roads or exploring rugged terrains, FIGO FREESTYLE gives you the freedom to navigate life on your own terms and live without regrets.
All it takes is will, because this car can surely find the way. The Freestyle looks to offer something unique and has a ground clearance of 190mm and extra accessories such as black wheel arch mouldings, roof rails, and front & rear skid plates.
The All-New FIGO FREESTYLE lets you drive through rough terrain boldly without compromising on safety. Its safety features are always ready for your free spirit, making sure you lead a life free of any regret. For your safety, this vehicle comes with 6 x Airbags (Driver, Passenger, Side and Curtain airbags).
Its smart technology and intuitive abilities are not just limited to what’s outside the car but also what’s on your mind, letting you navigate through life at your own free will in a car nested with a premium interior.
The Figo Freestyle is the most affordable offering in Ford's SUV family, slotting in below the Everest, Kuga, and EcoSport.
Prospective buyers will have six colours to choose from, two of which are unique to the Figo Freestyle - Canyon Ridge and Diamond White. Other options are Smoke Grey, Moondust Silver, Ruby Red, and White Gold. The exterior visuals are rounded off with 15-inch wheels.
The Trend model features reversing parking sensors and Ford's Device Dock for device connection. The Titanium also features this but adds a 6.5-inch colour display that hosts Ford's Sync3 multimedia system. This system is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as voice activation. The Titanium model also features keyless start, auto climate control, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, and rain-sensing wipers.
Figo Freestyle comes with a 1.5-litre petrol engine. This naturally-aspirated three-cylinder engine produces 91kW and 150Nm and sends power to the front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox.
The Figo range comes standard with Ford Protect, which includes a 4 year/60 000km service plan, three-year/unlimited km roadside assistance, and four-year/120 000km comprehensive warranty. Service intervals are every 15 000km.
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Some tips on Car care Awareness.
1) Turning your air conditioner off when you can.
2) Use cruise control features if you have.
3) End aggressive driving habits which can lead to a loss of fuel efficiency.
4) Clean out your car so you drive with a lighter load.
5) Have proper tire pressure levels.
6) Drive at the speed limit.
CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria is Going Green saving the world. As a dealership they are concerned about the scarcity of water in our country, for the past years we received less percentage of rain and that has economically cost us a lot, especially in the farming sector. Things will be very expensive especially food and automatically it will affect our petrol price, as a nation we have to come up with solution as to how can we save water, even our children must be taught how to preserve water. When we teach our children we teach the whole world and secure a better tomorrow.
Here are some of the things we do in order to stop wasting water - We have regular maintenance to check pipe leaks, check toilet leaks, use buckets to wash our vehicles, close all the taps tightly after use and we regularly use brooms to clean the drive ways
We, at CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria have realized that in order to fit in to the ever evolving and improving world we need to go green, slowly but surely. Our Dealer Principal expressed his passion in not being a part of the unnatural Global Warming, by conducting research and obtaining even more Eco-friendly vehicle stock as well as other products we can use to minimize our environmental demise.
In preserving the water (being our main life source), we at CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria also are making an effort in learning new ways to utilize bio-degradable products as well as save on electricity and energy. Our dealership has opted for more windows and open plans not only for better display purposes but for sunlight (heat in summer as well as the use of less lights that are switched on) and free flowing fresh cooling air.
We pride ourselves in our ever-improving dealership, we even encourage our wash bay guys to practice bucket method when cleaning vehicles. All of us can adopt this fight for conserving water for our future generations.
CMH Kempster FORD Pretoria
With the New Ford Tourneo Custom you are bound to discover the luxury of space and comfort! Step inside and you will be immediately surrounded by a refined interior and luxurious trim. Every outing is an adventure with the New Ford Tourneo Custom. Apart from the refreshed looks , it boasts a variety of flexible seating options.
The interior is generously proportioned with smart versatility and the cabin oozes style and practicality. This vehicle carries up to eight passengers in complete luxury and can be easily made to reconfigure any luggage space. Flexible rear seats with TILT FUNCTION is a game-changer. You are also able to customize your seating options in over 20 different ways!
17” Alloy wheels available on Titanium models only.
Keep your hands on the wheel, and your eyes on the road. Use simple voice commands to make calls, listen to text messages, and play your favourite music.
The New ECOSPORT makes every load manageable. But never at the cost of your comfort. Flips, folds and fits everything. The cargo management system adapts to handle almost any weekend-sized load. This includes a new height adjustable boot floor, which can be raised to conceal storage or lowered to increase luggage capacity to 333 litres. The boot floor can now support over 300kg.
Peace of mind wherever you go
The New ECOSPORT’s safety features do more than just protect you. They help prevent the need for protection in the first place.
Get 360 degrees of confidence: with seven airbags you’ll feel protected from every side. These include driver and front passenger, driver’s knee, front side and side-curtain airbags.
Collision Mitigation System: comes standard on models:
Reduces the severity of the impact of a collision.
The Titanium models also come standard with a Thatcham alarm.
You’ll never be ‘blinded by the light’ thanks to the New ECOSPORT Titanium’s electrochromic rear-view mirror, which darkens whenever a vehicle shines its headlamps on it.
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We sat down with Vincent to find out more about his time in the automotive arena. Vincent describes himself as a passionate, driven, and customer-centric individual. Our new and refreshed service department team is on a mission to achieve complete CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE!
Given the 30 odd years of insight into the ever-changing motor industry, Vincent has stood by his mantra of “CUSTOMER SERVICE, ALL DAY AND EVERY DAY”. We are confident that Vincent and his team will execute this seamlessly.
At CMH Kempster Ford Durban, impeccable service and peace of mind is what we offer our valued clients. We are certain that Vincent’s hands-on approach will be a great benefit to our workshop and service department, as he welcomes an open-door policy towards addressing relevant customer concerns.
On that note, a HUGE and HEARTY welcome is in order for Mr Vincent Govender! We look forward to creating happy customers and sharing many more years of success with you.
Pop by at CMH Kempster Ford Durban (901 Umgeni Rd) to have Vincent and his team assist you in all your workshop queries or concerns.
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The all-new Ford Figo Freestyle is designed to complement your freestyle-spirit, ideally suited for living the city life during the week and escaping on weekends to explore rugged terrains and fulfill your adventure-seeking personality. It has the qualities of an SUV in a compact package with robust design elements, bigger wheels, commanding seating, an increased ride height of 190mm, and front and rear skid plates that will provide an enhanced level of underbody protection when driving on rougher surfaces. Roof rails are fitted as standard, allowing the easy fitment of a roof rack to carry the necessary equipment to suit the outdoors-oriented lifestyles of our customers.
It fulfills the growing demand from younger buyers for a vehicle that is more compact and affordable than the Ecosport, but is just as capable and designed for adventurous individuals. The Figo Freestyle will effortlessly meet the aspirations of these courageous and dynamic customers.
The bold exterior styling is matched with an upmarket interior. Inside you are welcomed with sophisticated two-tone colours and an impressive array of Ford technologies that will make your driving experience more enjoyable and safe. It offers excellent value for money, enhanced versatility and practicality, an extensive list of standard features with an active cross-over character.
Two models are available in the New Figo, starting with the Trend and headlined by the top of the range Titanium series. Both models are powered by the very eager 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine which relies on a Twin Independent Variable Cam Timing and boasts a maximum power output of 91 kW and 150 Nm of torque.
All Figo Freestyle models come standard with a four-year/120 000 km comprehensive warranty, service plan covering four-years/60 000 km (with the service intervals being every 15 000 km or 12 months). Three-year unlimited distance roadside assistance, and a five-year unlimited distance corrosion warranty.
The New Figo is ever-ready for your free-spirit! To order yours, contact CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria on 