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Monday 9 July 2012

Toyota Ses’fikile Taxi now made in South Africa




The widely used Toyota Ses’fikile taxi that helps transport 9 million South Africans everyday is now locally made at Toyota’s production plant in Prospecton, Durban. The new production line represents an investment of R70 million which has in turn created 90 new jobs in the start-up phase and 210 jobs in the supply and service provider chain.

“Not only is the Ses’fikile an important cog in the national taxi industry, but it is also a major volume seller for Toyota in South Africa. With this in mind it makes economic sense to localise the assembly of this product and reap the benefits of increased investment, job creation and possible downstream supplier development,” says Dr Johan Van Zyl, President and CEO of Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) and a Managing Officer of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC).

When the first phase is complete, Toyota will deliver up to 15 000 Ses’fikile taxi’s to the Southern African market. Initial volumes stand at 10 000 units per year.

News Source: Toyota South Africa

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