Ford to begin assembly of Ranger pickup trucks in Nigeria - African Review
For the project, Ford is partnering with its dealer group Coscharis Motors, stated the company. Ford Middle East and Africa president Jim Benintende said, “Assembling Ford Ranger trucks in Africa’s largest economy is an important milestone in our Middle East and Africa growth plan. 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. With this assembly plant, Nigeria will become the first African nation outside of South Africa, where Ford vehicles will be put together, added the company. The Ford Ranger is considered among the best-selling vehicles in South Africa. Enabled with a 28-degree approach angle and 25-degree departure angle, the vehicle can take on steep terrain, stated Ford. According to the car manufacturer, vehicles will be assembled at a “semi-knockdown level”, using body parts and components imported from South Africa. The newly-assembled vehicles are for sale in Nigeria only, stated Ford. Source: www.africanreview.com
