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A couple of weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to join in on a fun filled day full of adrenalin and adventure with the 2016 Ford Ranger 2.2 range where we tackled the toughest of terrains to show everybody what the incredible 2.2 engine can handle! We started the day with a 4x4 course and we were accompanied by clients who purchased 4x4 vehicles from us who received vouchers to enjoy the day with us. A very vibrant, friendly and professional instructor from the Wolwekloof 4x4 Club, Micheal, taught us some interesting facts and what to do in different situations and how to keep calm and trust yourself and the vehicle when all you want to do is freak out! He ran us through a presentation and demonstrated some of the theories for us and after everything was explained and well understood he took us through the exciting and somewhat terrifying 4x4 course. Now this is where the fun and excitement truly began! He demonstrated and explained every obstacle and there after we followed, tackling it all by ourselves one by one. Oh and he made it look so easy, but it became a whole different story when you are the one who is about to take it on. Your hearts starts beating and the obstacle suddenly looks bigger and well… terrifying! Imagine this… You’re tackling a steep uphill and when you reach the top, all you can see is the blue skies! Now you have to totally obey and trust the instructor, turn whenever he says you need to turn the steering and then when the vehicle is in the right position, they tell you to leave everything (this was the strangest and most frightening feeling for me), trying not to use any of the pedals and off you go! I must say the Ford Ranger really made it easy with features like Hill Launch Assist, Traction Control, Hill Descent Control, Electronic Stability Control and with its locking rear differential. You will look and feel like a pro behind the wheel even if you are still an amateur! The Ranger made everything feel like a breeze! You will be surprised by what it can handle and by the power of the 2.2 engine, it is really impressive and truly remarkable. It has the looks (definitely one of the best looking bakkies in the market), with the quality and the looks of the interior you will even forget that you are sitting in a bakkie. It is comfortable, quite smooth and extremely safe with lots of features. The Ranger can definitely take you on unforgettable fun adventures.   Contact our sales team on 012 404 9200 to find out more about the Ford Ranger bakkies or to book your test drive and also like/follow our social media pages to see when the next 4x4 day will be or to be updated in everything that is happening in our dealership.

  Have you heard about Ford Options, a Financing option that is designed to allow you to drive a new ford more often? If you have been dreaming of Driving a brand new Ford, well dream no further, your favourite brand has just introduced a brand new way to drive a brand new ford. FORD OPTIONS is a brand new product that gives you huge flexibility and a low monthly amount over the repayment period. With Ford Options you get to Choose your deposit between 10% -30%, agree on a monthly repayment plan that suits you, then simply drive away with the added peace of mind of knowing that your vehicle’s is guaranteed to be purchased back by the dealership, at the end of your agreement, you can then choose to either Return, Retain or Renew your car. If you choose to renew your ford vehicle you can trade it in at your Ford Dealer. What makes it more interesting is that ALL yes ALL Ford vehicle can be purchased by using Ford Options from the very Economical EcoSport, to the little Ford Figo, Sleek Fiestas, Big Rangers and the Sporty Mustang. Visit a FORD Dealership soon, and don’t miss out on the Brand new way to drive a brand new ford

Have you heard about Ford Options, a Financing option that is designed to allow you to drive a new ford more often? If you have been dreaming of Driving a brand new Ford, well dream no further, your favourite brand has just introduced a brand new way to drive a brand new ford. FORD OPTIONS is a brand new product that gives you huge flexibility and a low monthly amount over the repayment period. With Ford Options you get to Choose your deposit between 10% -30%, agree on a monthly repayment plan that suits you, then simply drive away with the added peace of mind of knowing that your vehicle’s is guaranteed to be purchased back by the dealership, at the end of your agreement, you can then choose to either Return, Retain or Renew your car. If you choose to renew your ford vehicle you can trade it in at your Ford Dealer. What makes it more interesting is that ALL yes ALL Ford vehicle can be purchased by using Ford Options from the very Economical Eco sport , to the the little Figo , the sleek Fiesta, Big Ford Rangers and the Sporty Mustang. Vist a FORD Dealership soon, and don’t miss out on the Brand new way to drive a brand new Ford

CMH Ford Pretoria & Hatfield recently helped the Ford Wildlife Foundation by taking the opportunity to assist the National Zoological Gardens in Pretoria. The Pretoria Zoo welcomed us with open arms and it was a great experience for me and our whole team. FORD WILDLIFE FOUNDATION – CLEANING OF THE PRETORIA ZOO The approach of the Ford Wildlife Foundation presented multiple opportunities to Kempster Ford Pretoria. We could live the promise our brand presents to the world for being environmentally friendly and we could do something for our community of animals and people. The City of Tshwane recently announced a new focus on cleaning up the Pretoria Zoo area and making it friendly and accessible to everybody in Tshwane. Our team grabbed the opportunity and gave their all in order to make life easier for both animal and human in the Zoo area. Alien plants were removed and all manner of other cleaning tasks were executed with Ford-like energy whilst they also had fun. The Pretoria Zoo is around the corner from our 80 year old landmark dealership and they do say “charity starts at home”. Thank you Pretoria Zoo for the great opportunity.  

The Valley we drove through is known to us as The Valley of 1000 Hills. What an incredible experience and sights. The sounds and smells this stunning valley has to offer. We all met at the Assagay Hotel at 7 am, all left in convoy for the Valley of 1000 Hills. This was a spectacular drive through some of the most splendid scenery that KwaZulu Natal has to offer, as we followed the Dusi River to where it meets with the mighty Umgeni River. We stopped at the rapid called the Slide. We all parked our vehicles on the rocks. Pulled out the tables, set everything up, clients all had something to eat and drink while amazing photos were being taken.    We then drove through the Valley, with reasonably steep inclines and descents with some incredible river crossings where you put your arm out you could touch the water, some of the 8 river crossings were somewhat scary, but all had good laughs and taking photos of the front and back vehicle of them, Around 11.30 we stopped at the Mqeku site where we made hamburgers for lunch. Most of the clients swam including the children, where some relaxed under the trees on their deck chairs. Everyone had an awesome time. We all left at 1.30 in convoy again, all stopped at the Mfula store to support the locals, where we drove through the most amazing UMzinyathi water fall.

Client Feedback

Dear Matthew, Stacey and Anne I would just like to say a huge thank-you for the most amazing day Sunday. You have gone the extra mile as a vehicle franchise, and you really do pull out the stops for your customers. This is more than just great customer service. Sharing this experience with a great bunch of people on Sunday was also just special. We do have a great province to explore, so here's to great memories and more opportunities to get together in the future. Kind Regards John and Tracy Wayne responded in agreement and said "I agree and the “BURGERS” were the cherry on the top, well done guys. GO FORD Regards. Wayne Foster

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New Fiesta introduces a host of new technologies, efficient, powerful engines, four trim models including an all-new Active Crossover variant

Ford has revealed its next generation Fiesta - billed as the most technologically advanced small car - with a range of new innovative technologies such as pedestrian detection and active park assist and premium interior features like B&O Play sound system, SYNC 3 connectivity as well as high definition touchscreens. The big news, however, is that the new generation Fiesta will be offered in a range of body styles concluding an upmarket Vignale, racy Ford Performance inspired ST-Line, a stylish Titanium and for the first time a crossover variant, called Active Crossover - the first in a new line-up of Active vehicles to be rolled out across the Ford range in years to come. “It's because we share our customers’ passion for Fiesta that we’ve been able to take this iconic small car’s lovable, fun and sporty-to-drive character to the next level, with a greater choice of models than ever and each with a distinctive personality,” said Jim Farley, executive vice president and president, Europe Middle East and Africa, Ford Motor Company. "We now have a Fiesta option for every driver, including the luxurious Fiesta Vignale and the Fiesta Active crossover, with advanced technologies and features that small-car customers could only have dreamed of just a few years ago." Powering the generation Fiesta is a duo of engines familiar to the current Fiesta range. Ford's award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine is the single petrol option developing 102kW, and for the first time a higher output turbodiesel engine will be available. The 1.5-litre TDCi mill will develop 88kW - a 33kW gain over the current generation 1.5-litre engine - and when mated to the all-new six speed gearbox, Ford claims (both engines) will emit just 82g/km of CO2.

The World’s Most Technologically Advanced Small Car

Next generation Fiesta will introduce a range of smart technologies, pushing comfort, convenience and safety well beyond what is expected or even seen in a small car. Advanced driver assistance technologies are supported by two cameras, three radars and 12 ultrasonic sensors, which in combination are able to monitor 360 degrees around the vehicle, and scan the road ahead up to a distance of 130 metres – more than the length of a rugby field. Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, now with a wider camera angle, can detect people who are in or near the road ahead - using light from the Fiesta’s headlights at night - helping reduce the severity of a collision or in some conditions, avoiding a collision completely. Also offered for the first time on Fiesta is Ford’s Active Park Assist with Perpendicular Parking. This system helps drivers find suitable parking spaces and is able to park the car hands-free either nose-to-tail and side-by-side with other cars. The technology is also able to apply the brakes autonomously should the driver not respond to proximity sensor warnings. “For some drivers, our automated parking technologies deliver a ‘future shock’: they remain so advanced that customers using them for the very first time can be a little awe-struck,” said Darren Palmer, small car vehicle line director, Ford of Europe.  “Brake interventions for Active Park Assist can prevent distracted drivers from having low-speed parking bumps, and make parking in tight spaces even less stressful.” Unbelievably there are still more features fitted to the next generation Fiesta. Traffic Sign Recognition is able to monitor multiple speed limits which might apply to individual lanes of a motorway, for example, updating the in-car display as the driver changes lanes. Fiesta is the first car in its segment in Europe to offer Cross Traffic Alert, which warns drivers reversing out of a parking space of vehicles that may soon be crossing behind them. The feature is amongst 15 Fiesta driver assistance technologies in total, including Adaptive Cruise Control, Adjustable Speed Limiter, Auto High Beam, Blind Spot Information System, Distance Indication, Driver Alert, Lane Keeping Aid, Lane Keeping Alert and Forward Collision Warning.

SYNC 3 and B&O PLAY

With smartphones now acting as an extension of ourselves, next-gen Ford Fiesta is as connected as ever, offering Ford's SYNC 3 in conjunction with Band & Olufsen's PLAY system. In a shifting digital landscape, and with digital music streaming now well integrated into consumers lives, a CD player will now be offered as an optional extra, with Bluetooth connectivity and two USB ports taking centre stage as far as connectivity is concerned. Ford’s SYNC 3 communications and entertainment system will enable Fiesta drivers to control audio, navigation and connected smartphones using simple, conversational voice commands such as “I need a coffee,” “I need petrol,” and “I need to park”. Drivers can locate nearby cafés, petrol stations or car parks, and find train stations, airports, and hotels simply using the sophisticated voice control. The system is also compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The new B&O PLAY systems will ensure a step up for in-car audio, with ten speakers including a boot-mounted subwoofer, and featuring a total of 675 watts and powered by a digital signal amplifier with selectable surround sound.

Evolutionary Exterior Design

Underlying the four Fiesta variants is an exterior that builds on the bold styling of the outgoing Fiesta. With a slightly less wedge shape than before, next-gen Fiesta is 71mm longer and 12mm wider than before. “Our customers’ ongoing overwhelmingly positive response to the dynamic design of today’s Fiesta is a significant factor in why Fiesta is still leading its segment even after 7 years,” said Joel Piaskowski, director, Design, Ford of Europe. “We evolved the design to make it more contemporary, yet not lose the ‘Fiesta-ness’ that the customers love. The next generation Fiesta is refined, yet much more sculpted with an equally emotional appeal. Fiesta’s exterior is visually simpler, allowing us to create stronger personalities within the expanded line-up, each with distinct fascias, grilles and details that will appeal to a much broader range of customers.” Each of the four Ford Fiesta variants delivers a unique design character which can be further personalised with individualisation options including contrasting roof and door mirror caps in black, white, Bohai Bay Mint or new Chrome Copper. Additional new exterior colours include Blue Wave, and for Fiesta Vignale, Milano Grigio. The Fiesta Vignale’s bespoke satin Vignale grille pattern, grille surround, foglamp surrounds, side spear and rear diffuser deco element add a luxurious appeal. Fiesta Titanium features a chrome bar execution for simplistic but upscale style. Vertical foglamps are connected by a smiling bumper feature line, making the model appear more optimistic and welcoming. Fiesta ST-Line’s simple mesh, Ford Performance-inspired grille is designed to be representative of the performance that sits behind it. The sports body styling is more angular and aggressive. A functional rear spoiler contributes to a surefooted stance. Fiesta Active is further differentiated by a raised suspension profile, with dark cladding flowing from the front bumper lip, through the wheel arches and side profile to the rear. A hexagonal grille design features along with a dark element for the liftgate licence plate area, contrast painted roof, and roof bars, all of which contribute to a more rugged, versatile feel.

Get a fantastic deal on a new Ford Fiesta From CMH Ford

We here at Kempster Ford have decided to Live by the term “Go Big or go home” by Stocking up on our Premium Vehicles, all ready for you to walk in and drive off in your Dream Vehicle. We have decided to up our game and drift apart from our competitors. CMH Kempster Ford has always been a well-recognized dealership due to it always having Brilliant stock, friendly staff, and high sale numbers. We have now got the best range such as The NEW Focus RS’s, Wildtraks, Everest’s and the Mighty New Mustangs. If you’re one not for High end performance vehicles or vehicles that can go anywhere at any time, Not to worry because we have everything to suite your desires, we also keep a lot of our quick seller Focus’s and our little pocket Rocket Fiestas in Stock. The reason behind why we decided to stock up on these vehicles are simple, we are heading towards the festive season now and everyone wants to go all out during this time, so if you really have your eye on something, then why wait for it? You can come in at any time during the day and feel free to book a test drive on any of your NEW or PRE OWNED vehicles. And who knows, Maybe your Dream vehicle is parked behind one of our doors.

Now we all know we live in a world where customer service is becoming the new marketing tool. To over-deliver in service to a customer is by far the most valuable thing to a business. Having said that I would like to congratulate one of our New Cars Sales Division, Pranesh Rajaram the Sales Executive, Mala Ajodha our F&I and lastly Ruben Govender our Driver, for delivering excellent customer service to one of our clients. The executed our core values and ethic to a customer as the Ford brand to perfection. Miss Lindiwe Ntimbane who recently purchased a Ford Fiesta from our Showroom, was out of words and extremely excited about the service she received from the staff above mentioned. She wrote an email to our dealership in which she had this to say: “I would just like to appreciate all the hard work and effort he put into the deal. I’m not a difficult customer but I’m one of those specific ones. He went out of his way to ensure that all Finance work is done and kept on updating me as the deal went. He also made effort to make sure I get the colour that I was comfortable in. Having struggled a bit with finding the specific one, I was happy with the Grey that I own. I had never test driven or seen the vehicle, let alone met Pranesh. I had enquired online and the response was speedy. I relied on his expertise and what he sold to me, which is a skill many Sales Executives don’t have. I must also add that there were times when I bugged him after hours and he never complained. The first time I saw that vehicle and drove it was when I took delivery. I had already finalised a deal with another dealership and there service they gave me made me move to Ford, its car I have never driven ever in my life, however, Pranesh made the best decision for me. Having been in the Motor Industry myself as a stock control and Warranty’s Clerk for  a couple of years, I found nothing to critic about you Sales Executive. The Delivery was a Cherry on top, the vehicle was ready on time which all the specifications in place. Other sales Executives were friendly and also congratulated me on the purchase, which made a special ambience. I honestly felt like my vehicle was the only one in the showroom, I had all the attention . The delivery and fitting of the plates by Reuben was also efficient and a hassle free exercise. Thanks to all three of you for the team effort as well as Mala with her great service. I will surely recommend your dealership to friends and family.” A great day to you all. Lethu, It's employees like you that keep shining our Ford brand. Congratulation and thank you for the amazing service delivered.

We recently had the opportunity to once again invite our clients to a 4x4 day help by CMH Ford. These are days where our clients get to enjoy the day out with us and learn more about their 4x4 vehicles. The practical knowledge and exposure to suitable terrain to learn more always proves to be a huge hit with our clients. The day started off with our instructor, Travis, introducing our customers to a basic 4x4 track day. Travis showed the customers the basics of  4x4 driving and the controls on how to recover the vehicle safely, should they get stuck. We then went up and down some steep hills and over a few challenging obstacles.

More 4x4 Challenges

The second part of the course involved the ’Slidey’ hill with it's wet terrain it sure proved to be a test for our learning clients, which they all passed with flying colours.  Our day progressed to the the challenge on the two railings, where you have to very carefully line up your wheels perfectly on the two rails and drive from one side to the other without sliding off. This proved very difficult, but all the customers managed to achieve this obstacle with absolute confidence. After the adrenalin but an exhilarating experience on the tracks, everybody came back to a warm welcome with fires going and meat on the braai’s. A great time was had by all, learning a lot and leaving the day with pride and confidence in their 4X4. We would highly recommend this to all that have 4x4 vehicles, this was such an adventurous and fun filled day out with our family and loyal customers.

A LETTER FROM A CLIENT:  DR CLIVE AND TRISH DANIELS

What and excellent day and experience, on a Sunday myself and my wife, put this down to the extremely professional day. Very relaxed, instruction from Travis our instructor for the day. No dramas and really good fun. But we also learnt a great deal and were amazed at the capability of the Ranger vehicle used and possible our capability as well. We would highly recommend this course. CMH Ford would like to thank all who were involved. We can't wait to see you all again soon. Happy adventures!

The Ford Mustang - More than average

The Ford Mustangs have been regarded as legends and leaders in the auto motor vehicle industry. This motor vehicle is regarded as the landscape which has changed the evolution and the history of the Mustang to the next level. The new design is amazing and superb. As you enter the Mustang you can see its amazing leather seats and its awesome body interior. When you start the engine, one can hear its iconic GROWL, which just sends shivers up your spine. This fantastic ride makes your jaw drop and heads spin and not forgetting it is amazing and well improved aerodynamics found in this vehicle. This is a fantastic ride with extreme power and is mind blowing and out of this world. The view of this vehicle is extraordinary and captures eyes all around. The latest Ford Mustang offers style and dynamic performance. Whether one looks for comfort, style, luxury, sport or refinement the Ford Mustang suits people of all generations. Without a doubt Mustang owners are very compassionate when it comes to their vehicles. So what’s your take on the new Ford Mustang? Is this your cup of tea or would you prefer the older models of the Mustang?

Kempster Ford Pretoria celebrated another great year together at Munies Country Club. A BIG thank you to ALL the staff members who work like a well-oiled machine throughout the year to make it a successful and memorable 2016. A massive Thank you to Tewie Wessels, DP of Kempster Ford Pretoria, without him we would not be the great team we are today. Thank you Brigitte Botha for organising a night filled with good food, live music, dancing and celebrating with great people. We would also like to thank Munies for all their hard work in preparation with the food and presentation of everything it was a great night for all. We wish everyone a merry Christmas, happy new years and a safe return for 2017. May the New Year bring us all closer and stronger as a team to make it a memorable and successful one.

You may have read or heard on the news that Ford has had serious problems with the Ford Kuga 1.6. Over the past few weeks several Ford Kuga vehicles equipped with the 1.6l EcoBoost engine have caught alight. Ford’s investigation into a number of its Kuga vehicles bursting into flames on South Africa’s roads, it is not yet complete, but it believes that the fires may have been a result of engines overheating. We at Kempster Ford Umhlanga decided to do a call in Campaign and inspected over 25 vehicles, during the inspection we found a few to be faulty without wasting any time we then advised the owners of the vehicles of what needs to be attended to immediately. If you have purchased your Ford Kuga 1.6I Ecoboost from our CMH Kempster Ford Umhlanga dealership, and have not brought it in for inspection, please urgently contact us to book your vehicle in for a one-hour maintenance check, free of charge. As the leading brand in the industry We take the safety of our customers very seriously. Ford South Africa has also advised affected customers to contact their nearest Ford dealership to request a further check of the maintenance items, especially to check coolant system condition and integrity.

The all-new Ford Focus Rs is the definition of power. Ford's new offering in the sports car range. It has been ranked the best in its class for years. The hatchback has taken the 2.3L EcoBoost engine to a whole other level. Improvements have been made on the Ford Performance All-Wheel-Drive System where it intelligently distributes power for maximum benefit, in the front and back also as left and right. It also has four different driving modes including Track" and Drift1 to suit any road you are driving or any mood that you are in. You can bring out the sports maniac in you, thats if you have a need for speed. The vehicle is available for you today at CMH Kempster Ford in Randburg. You can take it for a test drive and get a feel of the vehicle. Its a head turner and you will not be disappointed. The interior of the car is immaculate. It has leather seats, a full loaded modern infotainment system. It has the usual extra such as blue tooth, aircon, power steering, mag wheels which you can get in two different options. Look no further for a modern bold Sports Car that will exceed your expectation.

A great Christmas surprise Christmas has come early for a customer Mariana Dereksen from her husband Lee Dereksen. The planning took place two months prior to Christmas. We all had to keep the great secret, Mr. Lee Dereksen told us his wife works very hard and is under a lot of pressure at work, and deserves to be spoilt with a new car. Lee bought her the top of the range of the Focus. Lee had a personalized plate made, U C NOW KZN because that is a saying that she always says. We had to get flowers, chocolates, and rose petals to put around the vehicle in a heart shape. When the day arrived for her to fetch the vehicle, he had to tell her that he is going to fit a tow bar on her vehicle for them to go to Johannesburg. This was so cute when they had to pick up the new vehicle, told her to change her clothes, she asked why? Lee said he had to think quickly then said it is so hot outside, put something cooler on. He wants her to come with and see if she likes the tow bar. When they drove in her vehicle was in the front of the workshop, her first words were they didn’t even wash my vehicle, Lee then said to Mariana let us go in and ask why. As Mariana walked in the door she spotted the number plate and burst into tears, she couldn’t stop thanking Lee and the staff involved for such a lovely surprise. Her astonishment made the staff cry. Hugs were flying because they have become such good friends at our dealer ship. We have all gone through both her pregnancies and see how the boys are growing up so fast. Stacey sat in the vehicle with Mariana to show all the features and how the self-parking works. Such an awesome ending.

Introducing the Stylish Ford B-Max, a very neat-looking car with lots of groovy, surfacing in the side panels that make it less van-like. Ford engineers developed innovative solutions to ensure the B-MAX delivers the same outstanding levels of crash protection as vehicles with a more conventional structure. The interior is also stylish, and can be packed with the on-board technology Ford is becoming known for it also comes with high-quality, contemporary materials which emphasise detailed craftsmanship and finish. The Ecoboost petrol version of the B-Max achieve some fantastic fuel economy figures as its very light on fuel and saves .The B-Max has twin sliding side doors and no central B-pillar,the open front doors and slide back rears make the car very unique with space and versatility within a smart and stylish exterior. Every B-Max comes with a system that holds the brakes for a few seconds on an uphill, which create enjoyable driving experience.With the B-MAX all you will have is an excellent family car that comfortably outclasses its nearest rivals.The B-MAX’s will definatley deliver an enjoyable driving experience. The B-Max has outstanding safety features withDual front, side, curtain & driver knee airbags ,Child lock at rear doors, Central Locking, ABS and Emergency Brake Assist, that not being all this stylish showstopper also has Intelligent keyless access and Power start button