TOYOTA
Tanzania plans to introduce vehicle leasing facility to provide tailored tax
friendly and flexible vehicle lease solutions to customers.
The
Chairman of Toyota Tanzania, Mr Hatim Karimjee, made the revelation over the
weekend during an occasion to celebrate 60th Anniversary of Toyota Land Cruiser
model.
“The
new company, Salute Finance Limited, will provide vehicle lease solutions that
will help businesses’ working capital and improve balance sheet management.
The
company will benefit from Toyota’s buying power on all makes and models,” he
said. Graced by the Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Mr Mustafa Mkulo,
the event was attended by some 200 guests from government, corporate and
diplomatic fields.
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| Land Cruiser BJ46 model |
The
event marked the notable landmark of 60 years of evolution of the Toyota Land
Cruiser since the original BJ model of 1951. The legendary and iconic four-wheel
drive remains one of the toughest, safest and reliable vehicles.
To
date, more than six million Land Cruiser models have been sold in 190 different
countries worldwide, according to Mr Karimjee.
Speaking
at the event, Minister Mkulo said the government acknowledges and recognises
Toyota Tanzania’s reputation for providing durable and safe vehicles.
“Vehicle,
passenger and pedestrian safety are paramount importance for all drivers in
Tanzania. Toyota Tanzania is not only developing and putting practical use
passive safety systems aimed at reducing collision injuries but also advanced
active safety systems that help foresee collisions and alert drivers,” he said.
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| Land Cruiser latest model |
Adding;
“I believe the 60-year evolution of the Land Cruiser is a testimony of Toyota’s
development and indeed to the development and growth in Tanzania.”
During
the occasion, the company also unveiled two Toyota models namely the FJ Cruiser
and Land Cruiser 200 series standard.
The
Toyota brand was introduced in the country by the Karimjee family through
International Motor Mart in 1927. In 1965, the Toyota distributorship was
awarded to International Motor Mart. The company changed its name to Toyota
Tanzania Limited in 2000.
Source:
The Daily News,www.dailynews.co.tz, reported by Alvar Mwakyusa
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