Cfao Motors Zambia Limited is a proud sponsor of the Dressage World Challenge & 7 Nations Dressage Challenge that took place at Lusaka Gymkhana Club, from the 3^rd to 5^th November 2023.

The event was graced by visiting International Judges; Mrs Suzanne Horne and Mrs Moya Truter who witnessed the horse/ rider combination, working in harmony, developing suppleness, flexibility, obedience and athleticism in order to perform special, carefully controlled movements as directed by the rider, which produced excellent tests and results. 

The aim of the FEI World Challenge series was to offer athletes who, under normal circumstances, could not take part in international competitions due to various unforeseen factors.  It is important to note that the FEI Dressage World Challenge also served as an educational purpose by linking the competition with the coaching.

The competition covered performance levels and two age groups (12-16 yrs; 16 yrs and older):

•  Intermediate I

•  Prix St. Georges

•  Senior II

•  Senior I

•  Youth

Below are details tabulated for clear understanding of the 7 NATIONS DRESSAGE CHALLENGE (7N) 

2023 FEI DRESSAGE WORLD CHALLENGE RESULTS

2023 7 NATIONS RESULTS

Cfao Motors wishes to congratulate all the participants for their determination throughout the competition.

On Saturday the 11th of November 2023, CFAO Motors held a Vehicles Sales and After Sales National Skills Contest at Nangwenya Toyota branch in Lusaka, which was attended by members of staff drawn from Vehicles Sales, Parts, and Service departments across all the five branches. The skills competition provides an opportunity for members of staff or teams to compete against one another to demonstrate their skill, knowledge and service delivery techniques, using tasks derived from training, real life and industry-based scenarios. 

We are pleased to share with you that awards and prizes were offered to encourage participants and recognize their effort towards the spirit of continuous improvement through skills contest.

This also boosts the morale and productivity of participant thus motivates creativity, draws in and keeps top people, and further enhances overall corporate success.

Let us all take this opportunity to sincerely congratulate all participants during this year’s skills contest, above all a big Congratulations to winners. 

Winners are therefore encouraged to sharpen their skills as they prepare to represent Zambia in the next level of the competition which is the regional level in South Africa next year.

The list below has names of finalists and winners per category.    

Once again congratulations to the winners!

On the 3^rd of November 2023, CFAO Motors Zambia held test drives on the Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) which comprised of the Corolla Cross, Rav4 and Harrier. This event was held at the ZAF City Airport in Lusaka and commenced at 09:00hrs and ended at 16:00hrs.

The purpose of this test drive event was to inform and educate customers on how best to drive the best driving experience from the HEV’s.

Prior to going on the track, participants took part in a 30-minute discussion on what a Hybrid Electrical Vehicle is, how they work and why CFAO Motors has introduced them as a first step on the carbon neutral journey.

The test drives were divided into three sessions and three winners were selected in each session. The winners were picked based on who had optimized the use of the electric battery and thus used the least amount of fuel (Petrol) around the track.

Hybrid Electric Vehicle use two (2) sources of power, Petrol and Electric energy sources. They are self-charging through a process called Regenerative Braking System. Which is an energy recovery mechanism that slows down a moving vehicle by converting its kinetic energy into a form that can be either used immediately or stored. If additional power is needed, or if the battery’s charge is too low, then the car will activate the internal combustion engine and consume Fuel as any normal vehicle.

We are excited to share those 9 winners were picked from each session based on how their fuel consumption was within the provided distance.

Having done these test drives, we are confident that the message will be shared concerning ways on how best to preserve the environment, using Hybrid Electric Vehicles as we continue to reduce our carbon footprint and help preserve our environment for the future generations to come.

Last but not least, we would like to thank the customers who came through and the Zambia Air Force for their hospitality.

Good news to our customers and prospects! 

We are proud to announce the launch of Toyota Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV): Corolla Cross 1.8 l HEV and RAV4 2.5 l HEV on the Zambian market. The event was held at the Music Club at East Park in Lusaka on the 19^th of October 2023, which was attended by esteemed senior government officials, top management of private sector, other local and international VIPs and opinion makers marking it a significant milestone in the country’s automotive industry. 

The event was graced by Honorable Collins Njovu- Minister of Green Economy and Environment, who was our guest of honour, and was accompanied by the Minister for Water Development and Sanitation Hon Mike Mposha as they courteously assisted the unveiling of the Toyota Corolla Cross and Rav4 Hybrid Electric Vehicles with CFAO Motors senior management.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Dino Bianchi, the CEO of CFAO Motors, expressed his gratitude to the Zambian Government for providing a conducive business environment, and facilitating the introduction of HEVs in the country. Mr. Bianchi took the opportunity to appeal to the Government to consider reclassifying Hybrid Electric Vehicles to be the same as Electric Vehicles (EV) for tax purposes and lowering tax and customs duties to zero, facilitating greater affordability and accessibility for consumers. 

Our Guest of Honor, congratulated CFAO Motors Zambia for taking this significant step towards a more sustainable future by launching Toyota Hybrid Electric Vehicles and assured CFAO Motors of government’s support, at it  recognizes the importance of the private sector’s contribution to achieving the nation’s environmental goals.

Did you know that we have a sport known as the Dressage in Zambia? Oh yes, we do.

We are excited to have been one of the exhibitors at the just ended 13^th Lusaka Motor Show, which took place from the 6^th to 8^th October 2023 at East Park Mall in Lusaka. Various vehicles were displayed with great deals on offer, from the Toyota Land Cruiser 300, Land Cruiser pick-up, RAV4, Hilux, Starlet, Urban Cruiser, Prado, Harrier and the Auris from the Automark section.

The award ceremony was graced by the Vice President of Zambia, Mrs W. K Mutale Nalumango, who handed over the 1st Prize Winner (Overall- Best Deals) to Mr. Nenad Predrevac – Chief Operating Officer of Cfao Motors Zambia Limited.

Our aim at this years’ show was to give the best deals to customers for their continuous support rendered to us.

This year’s Lusaka Motor Show was indeed a momentous one for we had several inquiries on the best deals and inquiries concerning the favorite Land Cruiser 300.

We are pleased to inform you that our team has dedicate this award to our customers and aim at providing the best service.

Cfao Motors (Zambia) Limited management and staff would like to take this opportunity to thank the organizers of such a successful event and congratulate everyone who took part in this year’s show.

Did you know that we have a sport known as the Dressage in Zambia? Oh yes, we do.

We are delighted to share that Cfao Motors Zambia Limited sponsored the National Dressage Championships that took place on 16^th and 17^th September 2023, which was held at Lazy J Ranch and Stables in Lusaka. Wondering what dressage is all about?

Dressage is a form of horse riding performed in exhibition and competition, as well as during an art festival which is sometimes pursued solely for the sake of mastery.

The word “dressage” comes from the French word “dresseur”, which means training, the sport involves showing off a horse’s training by performing a set of prescribed movements in front of an audience or a panel of judges.

In dressage, the rider and the horse are judged on how they carry out certain movements in a progressive course that gradually increases in complexity. The sport involves multiple levels of difficulty, that is from beginner (known as the training level) to the fourth level.

Dressage is all about the horse/ rider combination, working in harmony, developing suppleness, flexibility, obedience, and athleticism to perform special, carefully controlled movements as directed by the rider.

It was entertaining to watch both human and equestrian athletes take on the challenging course with speed, grace, and courage. At CFAO Motors we take pride in developing together with the communities we operate in hence giving back to society through various sports sponsorships like the just ended Zambia Limited sponsored the National Dressage Championships, which was a success. Congratulations to Racheal Howard with 80% as he highest score and Maddy Nicole conferred as the best turn out, Miss Moneypenny.

Cfao Motors Zambia Management and staff extends a big congratulations to all the participants for their resilience and commitment during the tournament.

It was all about two souls, one purpose!

Herewith the list of Champions and reserve Champions for each Class of close relationship between a horse and rider:

Today, we mark the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, a reminder of our shared duty to safeguard the air we breathe. Air pollution harms health, accelerates climate change, and threatens biodiversity. But there’s hope. Together, we can reduce emissions, support clean energy, and ensure clean air for all. Small actions add up to a brighter future. Let’s commit to cleaner air—for ourselves and future generations.

We are delighted to inform you that Toyota was one of the sponsors of the World Jumping Challenge 3SJ held at the Lusaka Gymkhana Club in the Lusaka Showgrounds which took place from the 1^st to 3rd September 2023. We displayed the people’s favorite, Toyota Hilux, and received positive feedback regarding test drive requests. 

It was entertaining to watch both human and equestrian athletes take on the challenging course with speed, grace, and courage. At CFAO Motors we take pride in developing together with the communities we operate in hence giving back to society through various sports sponsorships.