aBr May 2014 | Page 91

what ’s the mo ve ? New green dealership to service customers of all three Volvo Group brands T he Volvo Group SA has announced the official opening of a new state-of-the-art facility that will house a full UD Trucks dealership, and serve as an aftermarket agent for Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks. The Magnis Pretoria East dealership, which forms part of the JSE-listed Imperial Holdings, is strategically located next to the N4 and is also one of the first commercial vehicle facilities in the country to adhere to stringent environmental regulations. “It is an honour to partner with Magnis Trucks and Imperial in this facility, and we greatly value their expertise and investment in the local commercial vehicle industry,” says Torbjörn Christensson, president of the Volvo Group SA. “The dealership forms part of our greater investment plan of developing and strengthening the dealer footprint of all the brands within the Volvo Group stable.” Danie Hefer, general manager of Magnis Trucks says the company has been part of the UD Trucks dealer network for almost five decades. “We are proud to welcome the Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks brands from an afterma &