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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.

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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

Ford Motor Company today announced that the all-new Ford Mustang will deliver 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration in under 5 seconds – making it the fastest accelerating high-volume Ford model ever offered in Europe. The company also revealed that more than 2,200 customers have ordered an all-new Ford Mustang since the iconic car became available to order across Europe earlier this year. The Ford Mustang – on sale in Europe for the first time in the car’s 50-year history – is available with Ford’s 5.0-litre V8 engine delivering 421 PS and 530 Nm of torque, or the more fuel-efficient 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine delivering 317 PS and 432 Nm of torque. The 5.0-litre V8 fastback model with six-speed manual transmission reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) from a standing start in 4.8 seconds – faster than any Ford in the Europe since the low-volume Ford GT supercar launched in 2005. The Ford Mustang 2.3-litre EcoBoost fastback manual reaches the marker in 5.8 seconds. Ford Mustang drivers can optimise the car’s performance to suit their mood and driving conditions using Selectable Drive Modes, and away from the public highway can use Track Apps to monitor driving performance. Ford Mustang 5.0-litre V8 drivers also can achieve the fastest possible acceleration off the line on the track assisted by Launch Control technology. Mustang also delivers up to 0.97 g-force when cornering. “The new Ford Mustang will be wickedly fast off the line and throw you back in your seat with a thrilling engine soundtrack,” said Hermann Salenbauch, Mustang vehicle line director. “But Mustang isn’t just fast in a straight line. The ride and handling will be a revelation for European drivers.” Equipped with Ford’s 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine the new Ford Mustang also delivers up to 8.0 l/100 km (35.3 mpg) fuel efficiency and 179 g/km CO₂ emissions.* Fun on road and track The all-new Ford Mustang’s high performance engines are supported by a standard Performance Pack in Europe that delivers uprated brakes and cooling for high-speed driving. A sophisticated chassis and body structure, and advanced technology, also help optimise driving dynamics to deliver the sporty experience Ford Mustang customers demand. Selectable Drive Modes are controlled using toggle switches in the centre console and adjust the AdvanceTrac electronic stability control, throttle response, automatic gear-shift patterns, and steering to match Normal, Sport+, Track or Snow/Wet settings. Selectable Effort Electric Power Assisted Steering enables drivers to choose a Normal, Comfort or Sport steering weight and feel. To help drivers get the most from the car at the track, the Ford Mustang also delivers Track Apps that can be controlled via the steering wheel and viewed in the instrument panel, including accelerometer, acceleration timer and brake performance, which measures braking time and distance from a set speed. Available for the 5.0-litre V8 with manual transmission, the Launch Control system holds the engine at a pre-set value between 3,000 rpm and 4,500 rpm with the accelerator fully depressed. When the clutch is released, torque delivery to the rear wheels is controlled for maximum traction and consistent standing starts. An electronic Line Lock system also available for the 5.0-litre V8 applies only the front brakes, allowing drivers to the warm the rear tyres. The Ford Mustang uses fully independent suspension front and rear for sporty dynamics and comfort, including integral-link rear suspension that optimises ride comfort and mechanical grip, and double-ball-joint front MacPherson struts that enable large, powerful brakes without affecting steering feel. The body structure is 28 per cent stiffer than the previous generation Mustang. Weight distribution of 54 per cent at the front for the 5.0-litre V8 and 53 per cent at the front for the 2.3‑litre EcoBoost contributes to responsive and precise handling. Lightweight materials include aluminium used for the bonnet, front wings, suspension, transmission and brakes. High-strength steels, laser welding and hydro-forming techniques contribute to the stiffer body for an enhanced driving experience and safety. Classic design and modern equipment The new Ford Mustang is available in fastback and convertible bodystyles with six-speed manual and automatic transmissions, and features classic design elements including three-dimensional, tri-bar taillamps, signature trapezoidal grille and shark-bite front fascia. Ford has started production of the first European specification Ford Mustangs at its Flat Rock facility, Michigan, U.S., in 10 exterior colours and equipped as standard with 19-inch wheels, automatic HID headlamps, dual-zone climate control, LED tail lamps, and a rear diffuser. Further standard equipment includes a nine-speaker sound system, and SYNC 2 voice control connectivity with 8-inch colour touch screen. Ford Mustang is exclusively available to order in Europe at new FordStore locations opening across the region primarily in metropolitan areas. The first vehicles are set to reach dealerships continental Europe from July and the U.K. from October.

We are pleased to welcome Vishane Ramgareeb as he newest memeber of our used cars sales team. Vishane has worked in the industry for just over 2 years and is excited about furthering his career with the CMH group. Please come by to meet Vishane at our CMH FordUmhlanga used cars showroom. We believe you will find his expertise invaluable in making your selection for your next vehicle purchase.

The new Ford B-MAX, which is scheduled for launch in South Africa in the third quarter of this year, features a unique design, superb fuel economy and unrivalled small car technology, making it among the most advanced compact cars on the market. “The Ford B-MAX really challenges traditional small car thinking,” says Tracey Delate, General Marketing Manager at Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA). “Its ingenious design opens the doors – quite literally – to exciting new ideas about what's possible with a compact vehicle.” Based on Ford’s global B-car platform – shared with the highly successful new Fiesta – the B-MAX represents the company’s vision for a premium compact multi-activity vehicle (MAV), combining outstanding space and versatility within a smart and stylish exterior. The B-MAX’s Ford Easy Access Door System provides unobstructed entry and exit with hinged front doors and pillarless rear sliding doors, integrating the central body pillars into the doors rather than it being part of the bodyshell itself. When both front and rear doors are open there is outstanding access to the interior, with a huge, clear aperture of 1.5 metres wide, making it significantly easier to enter or exit the rear seats, attend to children in child seats, or load and unload shopping. The flexible seating system features 60/40 split rear seats that can be folded flat with a simple “one-hand, one-motion” mechanism. 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. This exciting new model also achieves exceptional fuel economy and low CO₂ emissions. Although the full line-up will only be revealed at launch, the range will include the 3 times “International Engine of the Year” 1.0-litre Ford EcoBoost petrol engine. The innovative new B-MAX offers a wide range of Ford’s latest smart technologies, including SYNC®, Ford’s voice-activated in-car connectivity system. It is also equipped with Ford MyKey® functionality, an auto dimming rear view mirror and full length panoramic roof. B-MAX is true to the Ford fun-to-drive brand DNA with superlative driving dynamics featuring Torque Vectoring Control for superior traction and cornering. The car offers outstanding agility and manoeuvrability designed for the cut and thrust of city driving.

CMH Kempster Ford Durban-Pre Owned Vehicles embarked on a community programme at the Verulam Day Care Centre. The Verulam Day Care Centre is an old age home where there are about fifty residents. The staff of Pre-Owned Vehicles at Kempster Ford collected funds as our contribution towards the old age home. We spent quality time with patients, talking, listening to their wonderful stories and keeping them company. Our interaction with the patients was amazing and we were able to put a smile on their wonderful faces. This was a heart-warming and a joyous time for the patients and our stuff members. Our staff prepared lunch and put together a care package of lotion, shampoo, and tooth brushes for each patient. They were over the moon to receive the tokens from us. Our family and friends joined us in this great initiative. It was a fun filled afternoon spent with the patients. We will definitely will be going back to visit our new friends at the Verulam Frail Care and Day Care Centre. A real good deed does go a long way. CMH Ford Durban Community Outreach

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has extended the Fiesta range with the fitment of the award-winning 1.0 EcoBoost engine across a wider range of models, and the addition of a further two 1.0 EcoBoost models equipped with the advanced PowerShift automatic transmission. “We have extended the superb 1.0 EcoBoost engine to more models to offer our customers improved performance, lower fuel consumption and reduced emissions,” says Tracey Delate, General Marketing Manager, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa. “The advanced PowerShift automatic transmission is now available across all three specification grades, ensuring that we’re able to satisfy the growing demand for compact automatic models. “At the same time, we have revised the pricing of the Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost models to make it even more attractive. The Fiesta, therefore, offers even better value for money and makes Ford’s popular B-segment hatchback more appealing than ever.” The 1.0 EcoBoost won International Engine of the Year for the past three years in a row (2012 to 2014), and offers exceptional performance matched to frugal consumption. It is now also available in the new Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost PowerShift Ambiente, an entry-level model with the sophisticated six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission for seamless power delivery and rapid shifts. It combines the efficiency, optimised gear ratios and driving enjoyment of a manual gearbox with the smoothness and ease-of-use of a conventional automatic. Later this year the 1.0 EcoBoost Ambiente with manual transmission will be added to the line-up to complete the Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost range. The Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium is also now available with the PowerShift transmission, thus providing the option of manual or automatic derivatives across the entire range in Ambiente, Trend and Titanium versions. In the case of the five-speed manual derivatives, the 1.0 EcoBoost delivers 92kW of power and 170Nm of torque. Combined cycle fuel consumption is rated at 4.3 l/100 km* with a CO₂ emissions rating of 99 g/km*. On the PowerShift derivatives, the torque remains unchanged at 170Nm, with power rated at 74kW. Average fuel consumption is 4.9 l/100km* with CO₂ emissions of 114 g/km. All models are sold with a four-year/120 000km comprehensive warranty, four-year/60 000km service plan, three-year/unlimited km roadside assistance and five-year/unlimited km corrosion warranty. Service intervals are every 20 000km on the EcoBoost petrol engines, and 15 000km for the TDCi derivatives.

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Introducing the new Ford Everest, known for its safety and security allows this vehicle to be an extraordinary ride within the Ford range. This new look of the everest allows customers to enjoy the classic interior, as the design is quite a smart look and very fancy in nature. Even though being a Suv it has a super bakkie like look. A well maintained and suitable ride for a family, and is extremely reliable and full of power and speed. The Everest is powered by the latest-generation 3.2-litre five-cylinder Duratorq TDCi turbo diesel engine kicking out 147kW and a delightful 470Nm making it perfect for daily driving and serious off-roading or towing at the same time.  This vehicle is a hidden gem and which makes this a mind blowing vehicle. It has a all contoured sheet metal for a cleaner, meaner look for this superb ride. By being more spacious allows load purposes to be easier than before. There is an amazing feeling when driving this Ford Everest.  By driving this ride it really takes the Ford Logo- Go further applicable and takes you to a whole new world altogether. A classic and marvellous ride nonetheless. Everyone who purchased this vehicle have a good time and the experience is to die for!

This has been an exciting week at CMH Ford Randburg. Lebo, one of our amazing sales executives, has delivered CMH Ford Randburg's first Ford Mustang. The new owner of the Mustang seen below had ordered the vehicle in December and was put on a very long waiting list. You can imagine why, the new Ford Mustang still is rooted in its iconic look but is designed to look better. This new vehicle remains instantly classic. Here are some images of this vehicle, and of Lebo, our very proud sales executive:  

  At a glittering gala dinner, held at Emperor’s Palace, Gauteng on Tuesday night, the all-new Ford Fusion has placed second in the 2016 WesBank / SAGMJ Car of the Year (COTY) awards. A fantastic achievement for Ford's sedan newcomer, bolstering Independent Media’s Motoring's choice of the Fusion as the Best Family Car for 2015. This is no mean feat considering the scope and strength of the competition, with the ultimate accolade at the end of the night going to the game-changing Volvo XC90 premium SUV. Judged by a panel of 26 motoring journalists, 12 finalist cars are chosen to compete for Car of the Year and are awarded points and scored on a variety of categories including interior design & practicality, exterior aesthetics, safety & technology, performance, handling & dynamics, efficiency, value for money and overall excellence. From the SAGMJ, "Beaten by a narrow yet decisive margin, both the Ford Fusion and Mazda2 are for all intents and purposes winners in their own right and respective segments." “The Fusion is one of the most technologically advanced Fords yet introduced in South Africa,” says Tracey Delate, General Marketing Manager, Ford Motor Company Sub-Saharan Africa. “It’s fitting that it has been selected as a Car of the Year finalist, as it embodies Ford’s latest design language and its most sophisticated technologies, many of which set new benchmarks in its class. “From convenience technologies such as SYNC®2 and Active Park Assist to safety technologies including Pre-Collision Alert with Head-Up Display, Fusion boasts an outstanding array of safety, security, convenience and comfort features typically associated with luxury cars competing in the premium segment.”

Did you know that CMH Ford Durban South offers a personalised 4x4 training to all our 4x4 customers? Our sales staff have completed our 4x4 training and are well equipped to assist all our customers with any 4x4 advice they might require. Call us today and find out more on how you can learn to master your 4x4. Ford 4x4 Training Durban

We were privileged to hand over the news to many new vehicles this week. Here are some of our happy clients and their new wheels: