HIGHLIGHTS
People and cars that made the year special
The Motor News team pick their highlights (and the odd low point) from 2017
Lerato: This year was again a year where it was the people I interacted with that dominates my highlights. There were people from all walks of life with intriguing stories and many are inspiring. Not surprisingly, the birth of my son ranks right at the top of the pile for 2017, but I also came across some aspirational stories during the year, like seeing a car dealership going from humble beginnings in downtown Johannesburg to a fully-fledged establishment. BMW Joburg City Auto and its dealer principal Stephen Nale continue to strive for great heights, in spite of the tough economic landscape the automotive industry trades in. Characters in industry There were also several interviews conducted with some rather interesting characters in the industry, not the least of which was Stefano Domenicali, global CEO of Lamborghini. Then there was the chat with chief engineer of Ferrari powertrains for road cars, Francesco Morettini, who shared nuggets about the nuke of an engine that is the 6...
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