Ford Will Assemble Best-Selling Ranger Trucks in Nigeria - Business Wire (press release)
Ford is partnering with Ford dealer group Coscharis Motors Limited on the project. “Assembling Ford Ranger trucks in Africa’s largest economy is an important milestone in our Middle East and Africa growth plan,” said Jim Benintende, president of Ford Middle East & Africa. “With Coscharis we have the right partner and with the Ford Ranger we have the right product to deliver a world class truck that Nigerian customers want and value. Ford will assemble the vehicles at a semi-knockdown level, using body parts and components imported from South Africa for the new Ranger. “Nigeria is a priority market for us in Sub-Saharan Africa and today’s announcement will allow us to better serve our customers both from a retail point of view, and in terms of vehicle and parts availability,” said Jeff Nemeth, president and CEO... Cosmas Maduka, president of Coscharis Motors said: “We value our partnership with Ford immensely and we are looking forward to having the opportunity assemble world class Ford Rangers in Nigeria. In line with the operating procedures for Ford plants around the world, Ford. Source: www.businesswire.com
