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.
Call: 0877248840
www.randford.co.za
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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.
Why do so many people buy SUVs?
Sport Utility Vehicles promise a life spent outdoors full of adventure, doing all kinds of fun with lots of room for your family or friends to embrace a world filled with endless possibilities with you. It will safely take you from point A to point B and can handle harsh road conditions with ease.
Ford’s EcoSport has consistently featured in South Africa’s monthly ranking of the top 10 selling passenger cars since its launch in 2013, and with good reason!
Ford has found the perfect recipe to combine sturdy SUV functionality with unrivalled city car practicality, designed to make every day a little simpler.
The new Ford Ecosport is designed for all the courageous, young-at-heart people, who love writing their own stories. The ones who don't wait for something to happen and don’t just sit around looking at how others are living their lives. They go out there and create a life of adventure, seeing every day as a blank page with an opportunity to fill it with what they enjoy doing. They’re writing their own journey and looking forward to sharing it with the people around them.
The Ecosport line-up includes:
1) Taking pride in leading fuel economy with the line-up now starting with a 1.5 litre Ti-VCT 3-cylinder 91kW petrol engine with a claimed combined fuel average of 6.4 litres per 100 km and only comes in a 5-speed manual transmission (available in Ambiente).
2) The award-winning 1.0 litre EcoBoost 3-cylinder 92 kW turbocharged petrol engine with an average of 5.4 litres per 100 km in the 6-speed manual version and 6.3 litres per 100 km in the 6-speed automatic transmission (available in Trend and Titanium).
3) And lastly, the 1.5 litre 4-cylinder 74kW turbodiesel engine with an incredible average of 4.6 litres per 100 km in a 5-speed manual transmission (only available in Ambiente).
It is plain to see big performance is in and regular visits to the fuel stations are out! So, you can now really "Go Further" thanks to Ford's innovation and excellent engineering.
With a bold new exterior design, the Ecosport always looks all set and ready for a good time. At just over 4 metres, the EcoSport is the same length as a Ford Fiesta which makes it easy to drive and to park. Elevated ride height allows you to peer over traffic jams and see more of what’s going on around you. Also, it’s never been easier to get in and out, thanks to the perfectly positioned seats!
The EcoSport is very spacious for a compact SUV and quite versatile with smart storage solutions, boot space of 333 litres and the rear seats can also be folded down to give you more space to load bigger objects.
It has a ground clearance of 206mm which makes overcoming potholes and harsh road conditions a super easy task. Ford's Ecosport also proofed a remarkable water wading depth of 550 mm! Even though the Ecosport doesn’t have a 4x4 option, it still has something to offer when it comes to water crossing, which can come in very handy especially areas that are prone to flooding.
What features will I find in an entry-level Ecosport Ambiente?
Bluetooth Connectivity, x2 USB Ports, Voice Control, Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls, Rear Parking Sensors, Front and Rear Power Windows, Halogen Headlamps, Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Emergency Brake Assist, ISOFIX child seat mounting points, Remote Central Locking, Perimeter Alarm and Immobiliser, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Radio / CD / USB Ports, and manually activated ‘Follow-me-home’ headlamps.
Titanium features over and above the Ambiente:
Keeping in sync with your loved ones is just a voice command away using Ford’s classy SYNC3 infotainment system, which is fitted as standard on the Titanium models and also features a Navigation system on an 8.0" colour touchscreen.
Keyless entry and start. You can now start your new journey with a push of a button and Go Wander in your direction.
Roll Stability Control. Helps you keep connected to the road and in control, this especially comes in handy around corners and slippery surfaces.
Hill Launch Assist. Own that hill start every time! This function holds the brakes for 3 seconds longer from when you take your foot off the brake pedal.
Collision Mitigation System - uses camera technology to detect a potential accident and can help reduce the severity or in some cases completely avoid a frontal collision.
Adaptive Cruise Control which uses sensors and a camera to help you maintain distance between you and the vehicle ahead.
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror darkens automatically in proportion to how bright the flash is, then clear once the glare is no longer detected.
Fit almost anywhere with power-folding mirrors to make the Ecosport a little narrower and Front and Rear Park Distance Control.
And so much more...
All models come standard with Ford Protect, containing a 4 year / 120 000 km comprehensive warranty, 3 year / unlimited distance roadside assistance and 5 year / unlimited km corrosion warranty. A 4 year / 60 000 km service plan is included, with 15 000 km or 12 months service intervals, whichever one comes first.
So, is the Ford Ecosport a good buy?
The EcoSport is a stylish small SUV with enough space to comfortably seat 5 people and is ideal for small households. It is quite simply the perfect lifestyle vehicle that will suit all your day to day needs. It delivers excellent value for money and drives like a dream!
For the best Ford Ecosport specials, visit CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria North at 610 Steve Biko Road, Gezina, Pretoria or contact our sales team on 
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.
For young adults leaving school or moving on from university, we understand how hard it is to be patient when it comes to owning your first set of wheels.
With that in mind, if you’re serious about your studies, you’re already on the road to success. As a graduate in an increasingly competitive world, your tertiary education is likely to secure you a higher future income as a skilled professional in your career of choice. All that basically means is that, after all that hard work of burning the midnight oil at university, that set of brand new wheels aren’t too far out of reach!
But in the meantime, there’s no harm in looking and finding the vehicle that’s right for you, and we have just the right one in mind.
The All New Ford Figo!
If you’ve decided to buy a new vehicle, then the chances are, value for money and reliability are some of your primary concerns. But, thankfully with the all new Ford Figo, you also don’t have to compromise on comfort, safety features, driving dynamics, and good looks. So we definitely think this vehicle should be at the top of your list of vehicles for taking out for a test drive.
Starting at under R200k, it represents the entry point to the Ford brand in the South African market. We can also boast about the Figo being consistently one of the country’s best-sellers in the budget car segment. In 2019 Ford launched the new, funky Figo Blu, with its distinctive sporty Blu good looks, for those who dare to be different and stand out.
Based on the 1,5 Trend hatchback model, the Figo Blu can easily be distinguished from the standard Figo by a number of model-specific styling enhancements. Most noticeably is the exterior sports black roof, black mesh grille, black mirror housings, and black multi-spoke 15-inch alloy wheels, with eye-catching blue accents, inside and out.
All five-door hatchback and four-door sedan models, including the Figo Blu, come with driver and passenger airbags, ABS brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), remote central locking, electric front windows with one-touch operation on the driver’s side, a factory-fitted immobiliser, electric power-assisted steering, tilt adjustment for the steering column, headlight level adjustment, a built-in Ford Audio unit with an integrated display, Bluetooth connectivity, a USB slot, and Ford’s unique Device Dock for connecting and powering smartphone devices.
All Figo models are powered by Ford’s latest-generation 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine. And all come standard with Ford Protect, comprising a four-year/120,000km comprehensive warranty, three-year/unlimited distance roadside assistance, and a five-year/unlimited km corrosion warranty. A four-year/60,000km service plan is included, with 15,000km service intervals.
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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 
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!
