Automotive Business Review September | Page 36

w hat ’ s the B u z z ? ROOF OF AFRICA ANNOUNCES NEW STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP Roof of Africa organisers, Extreme Off Road Promotions, has announced that prominent lubricants specialist, Motul, has been appointed as the official lubricant partner for the celebrated Lesotho-based off road motor cycle event. more international flavour to the event,” says Steven Lurie, Motul’s business development manager for Southern Africa. “The Roof of Africa is one the most extreme off road events in the world, set in one of the most spectacular parts of Africa. We have set out to make it a very attractive event on the international calendar. Traditionally held in November each year, the Roof of Africa will take place from 3 – 6 December 2014. The reason for the shift in dates to early December is to better accommodate the international race calendar and in so doing, attract an increased number of global riders. Indeed, the partnership with Motul is strategic to this vision, given their reputation as the leading specialist in motor cycle lubricants, coupled with the fact that Roof of Africa is considered Africa’s pre-eminent motor cycle event. F rom Motul’s perspective, the partnership ties in with the company’s intent to further grow its African market share. ➲ Peter Luck, Roof of Africa and Olivier Montange, Motul’s GM for Europe West, Middle East & Africa upon signing the agreement “We believe this partnership with the Roof of Africa will not only work for us from a business perspective, but it will also have other positive knock on effects for the event and Lesotho. Our expansion in Africa, coupled with our links to international riders and teams means we can be a truly global partner and we are hoping to bring In order to achieve the goals we have set for the growth of the event we have sought to bring strategic, international and like-minded entrepreneurial partners such as Motul on board,” says Peter Luck of Extreme Off Road Promotions. “We are extremely excited to have them on board with us for the Roof of Africa,” he adds. This famous event, now in its 47th year, generates significant international tourism for the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. MORE THAN 160 YEARS OF LUBRICANT EXPERIENCE IS YOUR ENGINE OIL APPROVED OR “MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS”…? The 100% Synthetic MOTUL 8100 engine oil line carry multiple OEM approvals. The integration of advanced base oils and additives technologies allows optimal protection & durability of the engine, Euro emissions standard compliance, fuel economy and low oil consumption. When utilising any of the APPROVED 8100 engine oil range you can be assured that your oil has the RIGHT quality; RIGHT protection, RIGHT price; MOTUL IS YOUR CAR WORTH IT…? Find more information ➤ visit www.motuloil.co.za abr 9/14 Premium Lubricants (PTY) LTD is an authorised distributor for: For dealer opportunities, please contact: [email protected], 082 771 8211