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Production of New Ford Ranger Commences in South Africa

• First new Ford Ranger production models emerge from Silverton Assembly Plant
• Result of over R3-billion investment and extensive upgrades at Ford's local operations
• New Ranger and first-ever Ranger Raptor destined for markets in Africa, Europe and Middle East

PRETORIA, South Africa, 11 February 2019 - Ford's Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria has officially commenced production of the new Ford Ranger, bringing a raft of product upgrades and refinements to one of South Africa's best-selling vehicles and export models.

Selected range-topping models, including the Ranger Raptor, will be powered by the all-new 2.0 Bi-Turbo diesel engine assembled at Ford's Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth. This unit produces 157kW and 500Nm of torque - up by 10kW and 30Nm compared with the current 3.2 TDCi - and delivers up to a nine percent improvement in fuel efficiency when combined with the advanced new 10-speed automatic transmission.

Certain derivatives will feature a 2.0 Single Turbo version of this engine, producing 132kW and 420Nm of torque, mated to the same 10-speed transmission. Various other models in the line-up will retain the proven 2.2 and 3.2-litre Duratorq TDCi engines and existing gearbox options - thus giving customers the widest choice yet in this category. As usual, the line-up includes Single Cab, Super Cab and Double Cab body styles to suit customer requirements.

Along with freshened design cues, range-topping Ranger models will raise the bar once again with industry-defining safety features on the Wildtrak such as Pre-Collision Assist and Active Park Assist. SYNC 3® with Navigation remains one of the Ranger's technology highlights as a fully featured infotainment system with intuitive voice control.

Following the launch of the 'standard' new Ford Ranger models, the attention will be shifted to the locally assembled Ranger Raptor that is set to create an entirely new segment in the pickup market when it makes its eagerly anticipated debut.

Some of the defining features of the Ranger Raptor include Position Sensitive Damping (PSD) shock absorbers exclusively manufactured by FOX, and an advanced Terrain Management System (TMS) that includes an exciting Baja mode for fast off-road driving. It also boasts a toughened reinforced chassis, powerful all-disc braking system and specially developed BF Goodrich tyres.

More details, including specifications, model range and pricing will be released at launch.

Call: 0877248840 Visit: Randburg Article and Images: Source: Ford Media Centre SA

We at CMH Ford Hatfield are very excited to welcome our New Vehicles Sales Manager Mr Brannon Grobler. We took time to sit with Brannon to find out more about him. Here is what he had to say: Why did you choose a career in the motor Industry?

I know and believe that if I work hard enough, I will be able to make others as successful as I’d like to be one day. People are my passion

How long have you been in the Motor Industry?

I have been in the motor Industry for a total of 16 years. For 7 years I was a Sales Executive at various organisations, and for the past 5 years I have been a Sales Manager.

What is the one thing you love about your position as New Cars Manager?

Because of my passion for people, I always love to see people grow and do well. It is the most satisfactory feeling for me to see one of my team members do extremely well and achieve all their goals. I believe my job is not done until I help someone reach their full potential.

One fun fact about you is?

I absolutely love biking and I do it as often as I can. I belong to the Iron Skulls MC Club which also forms part of the South African biking club association. Lastly I am really excited and blessed to be a part of the CMH Ford Hatfield Team.

Thailand - Ford has unveiled its first performance-tuned Ranger Raptor at a world debut in Bangkok. The automaker made its global debut of the first Ranger Raptor bakkie at a world-class event on Wednesday (February 7 2019). More exciting is the fact that this bakkie will also be built locally at the Silverton factory in Pretoria. While the Ranger Raptor has been hugely-anticipated, and is most certainly a striking bakkie, South African motorists could be puzzled by the fact that it's is only available with a 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel. However, the automaker is convinced the smaller engine is the best option for its new bakkie. Ford announced in September 2017 that its hugely popular Ranger bakkie will be available in an off-road performance variant for the first time. The purpose-built, desert-racing inspired bakkie joins the Ford Performance family, as the new ‘Ranger Raptor ‘ Ford SA says: "The Ranger Raptor will be coming to South Africa, with further information to be revealed in due course. There is no estimated time of arrival as yet. "Designed and engineered to deliver an adrenaline pumping experience, Ford Ranger Raptor sports a head-turning exterior look that exudes toughness as well as a level of capability and off-road performance never before seen in the mid-size bakkie segment. "Sharing the same nomenclature as the F-150 Raptor, the world’s most extreme production bakkie, Ranger Raptor is in a class of its own among mid-size off-road performance vehicles."

So what makes the Ranger Raptor distinctive?

In terms of styling, the Raptor features a new, huge grille, bumper, bold wheel arches and fenders with grey accents. Ford says there are new sheet moulding compound (SMC) front fenders which wrap around the 150mm wider stance from the track. It sports 2.3mm thick high-strength steel for underbody protection. At the rear there's a unique box side, redesigned bumper and tow-bar integration along with a functional aluminium die-cast side step. Inside, there are beautiful sculpted eats, upholstery and signature blue stitches in lightning blue. Ford reckons its cabin has been designed for comfort and confidence with the Ford Performance DNA running throughout its styling. The steering wheel has a red stripe on top of the wheel as a centre marker. It also has unique spokes, debossed graphic and magnesium paddle shifters.

Driving modes

The other aspect of the Raptor's speciality is its Terrain Management System (TMS) which has six various modes to choose from to suite any kind of driving surface, including one called Baja mode. Despite the Baja Dessert Race being highly acclaimed internationally, we reckon this could have been better suited as the Dakar mode for local buyers. But then again, that would be stepping on Toyota's toes with its Hilux. Ford reckons: "Each mode has been precisely calibrated to offer the best possible combination of technologies working in unison to tackle the chosen driving style with sangfroid." Each mode can be selected via a dedicated five-button switch located on the steering wheel.

On-road modes

1. 1. Normal mode: Emphasising comfort, fuel economy and driveability
   2. Sport mode: Responsive for spirited on-road driving. This means fast, crisp gear shifts at higher engine speeds to aid throttle response. The mapping reacts to increased demand inputs from the driver by holding gears longer and downshifting more aggressively.

Off-road modes

1. Grass/Gravel/Snow mode: Designed to inspire safe and confident driving on off-road slippery and uneven surfaces. This is done through smoother gear shifts and second-gear starts, minimizing the probability of wheel slip.
2. Mud/Sand mode: Vehicle responsiveness is tuned for optimum traction and momentum in deep, deformable surfaces like loose sand and mud. This is achieved by maintaining lower gears with high torque.
3. Rock mode: Used specifically for low-speed rocky terrain where smooth controllability is key.
4. Baja mode: Vehicle responsiveness is tuned for high-speed off-road performance, just like drivers need in the famous Baja Desert Rally. In this mode, vehicle systems like Traction Control are pared back in terms of intervention to allow spirited off-road driving without fighting the vehicle’s on-board systems. Gear selection is optimized for maximum performance, and the mapping will hold gears longer and downshift more aggressively.

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INTRODUCING CMH KEMPSTER UMGENI NEW USED CAR MANAGER

CMH KEMPSTER FORD DURBAN WELCOMES GREG TUTTON Bringing to the automotive industry more than 30 years of experience and expertise, the team at KEMPSTER FORD DURBAN welcomes Greg as the NEW Used Car Sales Manager. EXCELLENT customer service and satisfaction is what Greg and his sales team strive to achieve daily. Not only does Greg have an open-door policy, he is also looking forward to interacting with our valued customers and creating a hassle-free atmosphere for everyone. Building a strong customer-centric culture and an awesome overall customer experience is what our clients can look forward to at all times. A great work ethic and willingness to do what needs to be done is what drives Greg and his team. The team is committed to providing a consistent and convenient customer experience. CMH Kempster Pre- Owned has everything from hot-hatches, stylish-sedans and suave SUV’s at prices to suit your personal financial preference. Our in-house Finance & Insurance Manager will tailor make a deal to your specific requirements. “We look forward to creating a sound relationship with our customers and delivering on our promise of customer service excellence” says Greg. Pictured below: Greg and the Kempster Pre-owned team at your service!

October being BREAST CANCER AWARENESS month, CMH KEMPSTER FORD UMGENI hosted the CANSA Durban team at our dealership. A colourful sprayathon was the event for the day – and what fun it was! The staff, along with people passing by had come over to get in on the action. CMH KEMPSTER FORD is proud to have been a part of an initiative that enables research with regards to lowering cancer risk, educating the public on the symptoms and risk reductions as well as providing care and support to all people affected by various types of cancer. We are absolutely delighted to have hosted CANSA Durban and their wonderful volunteers. Their hard work, dedication ,passion and effort that is put into assisting those with cancer is truly admirable.

CMH KEMPSTER FORD hopes that all the donations that were made will bring smiles, happiness and comfort to those trying to overcome various types of cancer. Most importantly, we encourage people from all walks of life to RESEARCH, EDUCATE AND SUPPORT this valuable cause.

To our cancer warriors – WE SUPPORT YOU!

CMH KEMPSTER FORD looks forward to participating in many more initiatives to increase and help raise awareness for cancer.

“ A champion is defined not by their wins, but by how they can recover when they fall.” – Serena Williams.

CMH KEMPSTER FORD PRETORIA NORTH would like to welcome Mrs Charmaine van der Merwe as the New car’s sales manager.

Charmaine has been in the industry for over 20 years with 11 years as a sales manager, we are very excited to be under her guidance and supervision as she is highly skilled at what she does. Charmaine says throughout the years she has learnt that if you look after your customers they will look after you and that is the reason why her motto is: People are more important than cars!

Her experience and expertise will be a great benefit to her sales team as they live out her motto daily through delivering EXCELLENT customer service, Charmaine says her door is always open to customer queries as they become a big part of the family and they should always feel welcome and at ease at the dealership.

Welcome Mrs Van der Merwe and congratulations on becoming part of the team, we look forward to serving our customers with you and delivering more vehicles to them and sharing the company’s success with you.

Please Visit CMH Ford Pretoria North to meet her and her Team and to also learn about their special offers today!
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The Festive Season also known as the “Silly Season” is around the corner, and we at CMH Kempster Ford Hatfield are very excited, however we also have to take into account some of the not so great things that happen during this time of the year. CMH Kempster Ford Hatfield is on a true safety drive, as we would like to equip our customers with the necessary information to protect themselves during this time. On the 20th of October CMH Kempster Ford Hatfield hosted a Hijack prevention and security awareness course in partnership with the NHPA (National Hijack Prevention Association).

CMH Kempster Ford Hatfield customers were educated about how they can avoid a hijack situation, and other topics covered were:

• Definition of a hijack, when and where it all started.
• Objectives:
• To improve awareness, enabling you to pre-empt a possible attack & avoid it.
• How to get yourself, children, passengers safely out of the vehicle in the event of a hijacking.
• Motivation behind attacks / Different categories of hijacked vehicles.
• Factors that lead to attacks.
• Popular locations (top 12 locations) & current modus operandi used.
• Operational techniques of the static attacker. Vehicle to vehicle attack / being followed.
• Risks whilst driving at night & how best to overcome them.
• How to react during an attack, should you fall victim to the crime.
• Practical around a stationary vehicle:
• How to behave in a non-threatening manner & exit the vehicle safely.
• How to become a smaller target / protect vital points to increase your chances of survival.
• How to look after the safety of children / passengers.
• Additional crime topics:
• Smash & Grab Attacks
• Housebreaking & Dog Poisoning

Our customers were very happy and felt that they needed another course of such a nature, thus we are hosting another safety drive on the 17th of November 2018 at CMH Kempster Ford Hatfield, situated on corner Jan Shoba and Park Street in Hatfield Pretoria and this time around we focus on self-defence. We hope you can join us.

First Ford Ranger Raptor Trial Units Produced in South Africa

The greatly anticipated Ford Ranger Raptor set to be released in the first half of 2019, has been undergoing trial builds and rigorous testing at the Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria. Building up towards full-scale production.

The Ford Ranger Raptor is part of the Ford Performance family and has been built from the ground up as a performance vehicle. This is not a kit to be added on or a modification that can be purchased, but a whole new vehicle and a first of its kind in this segment, setting a new benchmark.

PRETORIA, South Africa, 9 October 2018 – The dream of producing the highly anticipated Ford Ranger Raptor has come a step closer in becoming a production reality, with the first batch of trial units emerging from Ford’s Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria.

In preparation for full-scale production of this exhilarating all-new model, the Silverton Assembly Plant produced its first 10 official Ranger Raptor units as part of the Tooling Trials (TT) build-up phase, validating its high-tech assembly line which received an extensive upgrade through Ford’s R3-billion investment in its local operations, announced last year.

Powered by an all-new 157kW / 500Nm 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo engine assembled at Ford’s Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth, and utilising a sophisticated new 10-speed automatic transmission, the Ranger Raptor has the punch to match its muscular and aggressive design and off-road capabilities.

Combined with Position Sensitive Damping (PSD) shock absorbers exclusively manufactured by FOX, an advanced Terrain Management System (TMS) that includes an exciting Baja mode, a toughened reinforced chassis, powerful all-disc braking system and specially developed BF Goodrich tyres, the Ford Ranger Raptor is truly a gem.

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Ford Media Centre SA - https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fma/za/en/news.html

You have greatness in you… The ability to do more than you could ever even imagine! Are you living to your full potential? Are you trying each and every day to improve yourself and to be better than you were yesterday? Are you pushing yourself to the limit and giving it your all? If you don’t try each day to be better than you were yesterday then that means you are happy with average and don’t you dare settle for anything less than extraordinary! You might already be at a good level or even a great level, but you need to keep in mind that there is always a higher level and you need to challenge yourself daily. Here at CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria North,we encourage each other to always seek to excel ourselves, we strive to make it a daily obsession to make the most out of our potential. We’ve put an “Own Personal Best” award system in place where we gave certificates with every individuals’ personal best from the past few months, encouraging them to better themselves to get another award by the end of each month if they improved from the previous month and selecting an employee of the month for each department.   We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the following people:

• Philemon Lukhele for being sales person of the month from our new car department
• Masego Leballo for being sales person of the month from our used car department
• Werner Helsberg for being Technician of the month from our workshop
• Chantel Gerber (F&I) who broke the CMH new vehicle income record

Thank you all for your hard work and dedication, we do appreciate each and every one of you. By combining our passion and teamwork we are definitely turning into an unbeatable winning team hungry for success.

What a year that was at CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria North, each year we like to reflect on the year we had as a Dealership and this year has been no different.

Our year end function was held on the 16 November 2018 to celebrate our successes and appreciate the lessons.

This will mean as a dealer we had to thank our dealer Principal Mr Heine Venter for signing the cheque that had to make all of this possible.

We were at Hawaii (well not literally…) but our theme was Hawaii, it was nothing short of colour, Festive, Fun and celebration.

We celebrated achievements of colleagues who went the extra mile to make us the number one dealership in service delivery.

As much as there was joy, we were saddened as it was announcement that Tinus Van der Walt our Used cars manager will be leaving the dealership, we wish him well and nothing but the best on his new chapter.

We enjoyed delicious food, great conversations, good laughs and of course great music accompanied by some great moves.

Yearend functions are to rekindle friendships in the work place, lift spirits and to appreciate all the effort that the employees put in throughout the year as well as to unwind, relax and reflect.

Let us take this opportunity to wish each and every member of the CMH Ford Gezina family a safe and happy Festive season with nothing but joy, Peace and love.

We hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year, with all the love from CMH Ford Pretoria North.

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The Parts Department is your number one resource for quality parts, expertise in knowledge, and insurmountable service. We deliver on our promise of absolute customer satisfaction. We provide a full range of superior quality replacement parts. We pride ourselves on providing premium quality products at competitive prices while delivering the best customer service in the industry.   At CMH Kempster Ford Umhlanga, we know that our customers demand the highest quality parts and accessories, and that's why we provide FORD genuine parts to our customers. Our Vehicle parts are perfectly matched to your vehicle because they are designed at exactly the same time as your vehicle was. Our highly trained personnel are always here to ensure that you get the right parts or accessories, when you need them. Whether you have a mechanical breakdown or need to replace a part, we at CMH Kempster Ford Umhlanga are always there to assist you. Meet the Guys behind our very successful Parts department. They have every part you need for your Ford.   The Parts department is managed by Ayden Naidoo. Also part of the team is Logan Naidoo (Manager Assistant) who has served this very department for just over 20 years. Our sales executives, Jessy Chetty, who is a platinum member at Ford Motor Company South Africa, and Clinton Poonsamy, along with their assistants, Smanga Ngongoma and Ash Sewbaran.   Ford. Go Further.

We at CMH KEMPSTER FORD PRETORIA are very proud to be part of Ford South Africa's CSI initiative. Ford South Africa assisted by KEMPSTER FORD PRETORIA donated one Ford Transit Bus each to the Wesley Community Centre as well as to Nosa Early Learning Orphans and Vulnerable Children’s Centre. We had Ford South Africa’s representatives there to help with the hand over, it was a memorable and fun day for all involved. The smiles of the people who were there to represent the organisations were overwhelming, thank you to Johan Booysen our New Vehicle Sales Executive for taking the time to explain the specifications and user specifics of the busses to the organisations. He made sure the individuals were comfortable and ready to use these great vehicles. We believe we will keep the good relationship going further. Welcome to our Ford family and We know you will #GOFurther

Now we all know we live in a world where customer service is becoming key and a new marketing tool. To over-deliver service to a customer, is by far the most valuable thing to a business. Having said that, I would like to congratulate our Service Department, for delivering excellent customer service to one of our clients. They executed our core values and ethics to our customer as the Ford brand, to perfection. Mr. Dave Moran who recently brought his car in for service seems extremely happy and excited about the service he received from the service staff. He wrote an email to our dealership in which he had this to say:    Hi “I am writing this email to thank CMH Ford Umhlanga for their excellent service and friendly professional staff. We are a small business and our Ford Delivery vehicle is a key part of our service delivery. So having this vehicle off the road for any amount of time presents tremendous challenges to us. Each time I have asked the service department to see if they can help minimise my downtime they have gone out of their way to help. The service conducted yesterday was dealt with by Ramondo. He accepted our vehicle the day before and had it ready for me by 8h00. He was enthusiastic, friendly and professional and above all, got my vehicle on the road quickly. Thank you. I will surely recommend your dealership to friends and family. A great day to you all.   David Moran Eat Greek Foods”     It is employees like you that keep shining our Ford brand. Congratulations and thank you for the amazing service delivered.  

Technology is ever evolving, and we see it changing. How we do things these days? The motor industry is also embracing the change in technology which is why Ford is also continuing to improve the technology in their vehicles. The question is, are you tech savvy? Learn how to use your sync 3 with these easy steps:

1. Make sure your phone is turned on when you enter your Ford Vehicle
2. Go to your settings and switch on your Bluetooth
3. Your SYNC 3 screen has a button with settings. Press the settings button
4. Choose the Bluetooth and add your device to connect
5. Your device will start to scan the number of Bluetooth devices available nearby
6. Your FORD SYNC 3 should reflect as one of the devices available
7. Select it to continue
8. You will receive a pin on both your device and your SNYC 3. This pin should be the same on both devices allowing you to pair the two devices together.
9. You may receive a pop up message on your SYNC 3 system asking you “if you would like to make your phone a favourite on the SYNC system” – You can deny or accept
10. Press “finish” to complete the process.

With these easy steps you will be able to connect your device to the SYNC 3 system and enjoy easy driving pleasure.

What a year that was at CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria North, each year we like to reflect on the year we had as a Dealership and this year has been no different.

Our year end function was held on the 16 November 2018 to celebrate our successes and appreciate the lessons.

This will mean as a dealer we had to thank our dealer Principal Mr Heine Venter for signing the cheque that had to make all of this possible.

We were at Hawaii (well not literally…) but our theme was Hawaii, it was nothing short of colour, Festive, Fun and celebration.

We celebrated achievements of colleagues who went the extra mile to make us the number one dealership in service delivery.

As much as there was joy, we were saddened as it was announcement that Tinus Van der Walt our Used cars manager will be leaving the dealership, we wish him well and nothing but the best on his new chapter.

We enjoyed delicious food, great conversations, good laughs and of course great music accompanied by some great moves.

Yearend functions are to rekindle friendships in the work place, lift spirits and to appreciate all the effort that the employees put in throughout the year as well as to unwind, relax and reflect.

Let us take this opportunity to wish each and every member of the CMH Ford Gezina family a safe and happy Festive season with nothing but joy, Peace and love.

We hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year, with all the love from CMH Ford Pretoria North.

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