Kenyan conglomerate, Simba Corporation has announced its partnership with Portugal based Salvador Caetano in the rolling out of French maker’s, Renault vehicles in Kenya.
The new company called Simba Caetano Formula has therefore put together a showroom introducing three models of the multiple formula1 world champion. These include; the Renault Duster, the Renault Fluence and the Renault Koleos.
Nashir Kassam, General Manager Simba Caetano Formula/Renault Brand, Simba Corporation in a press briefing addressed the purpose and prospects of this collaboration.
According to Kassam, the fusion of these remarkable organisations is ideal in several ways. All represent the very best in terms of long-standing success, reputations for professionalism, and ambition to grow.
Salvador Caetano from Portugal is one of the top best Europe’s leading automotive retail groups in Europe also known for bus manufacturing, IT development and industrial equipment sales. The group has worked its way stretching its business ties from Europe to China to Africa. “We are proud to partner with Caetano in launching the Renault brand in several African countries including our very own – Kenya,” said Kassam.
He also noted that the vehicles are all competitively priced and offer a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty. An attractive finance scheme for those preferring outright purchase will enjoy a considerate finance plan, not leaving out a fair leasing and hire purchase scheme in order to help as many Kenyans as possible.
Speaking at the launch of Renault passenger car brand in Kenya Mr. Andre Pinheiro Chief Operating Officer, Africa Salvador Caetano said “We are optimistic that our presence will play a larger role in this market in not only our strategic growth, but also enabling us to be a relevant contributor in Kenya’s growing automotive industry.”
With the heavy funding allotted to technical expertise, After Sales Service and a full range of Renault Genuine Parts, Renault will steadily introduce their full range of vehicles in 6 African countries after Kenya namely – Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi.
