Rospa Imports teams up with AGI to import American muscle cars and pickups
'AGI firmly believes in right-hand-drive markets and the opportunities they present. Since the early '90s we have carefully re-engineered more than five thousand LHD vehicles for export all over the world. We can now add South Africa to that list through Rospa International, a company that shares our vision and passion,' said AGI CEO Rob Hill.
The agreement will allow South African buyers access to new models such as the Hummer EV, Toyota Tundra Hybrid, GMC Sierra and others. Muscle cars like the Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and Chevrolet Camaro will also be part of the expanded line-up.
'As part of the collaboration with AGI, we will also be able to offer financing deals on the freshly imported vehicles. Each import is brand new so they can be financed through any major bank as with any other new car. Each vehicle will be offered with a three-year/100,000km warranty and receive full after sales backup from trained technicians in all three major cities of South Africa,' said Paul.
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