Services
Advanced to high Performance driver training
Services
Managing and scheduling press and marketing vehicle fleets
Torque the Talk currently manages the press and marketing vehicle fleets for a number of vehicle manufacturers and importers/distributors. These include:
Renault South Africa
Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Honda South Africa
Honda Wing South Africa
BMW Corporate, Direct and Special Sales
Audi E-tron (Electric Vehicle Fleet)
Chery South Africa
Opel South Africa
Jeep
Alfa Romeo
Torque the Talk’s responsibilities in this role embrace:
a
Full valet-standard vehicle preparation,
including:
- Comprehensive vehicle inspection
- Wash and dry (polish if required for minor scratches)
- Vacuum with interior shine and sanitise
- Tyre shine
- Engine wash or wipe
b
Pre-delivery Inspection
(mechanical assessment and test drive).
c
Scheduling of test vehicles with accredited/approved media if required.
D
Fuelling of test vehicles for delivery or collection.
E
Completion of vehicle inspection and indemnity forms.
F
Delivery to and collection from various media entities in Gauteng, Kwazulu-Natal and Western Province.
G
Vehicle handover and communication of key
product knowledge.
H
Scheduling of vehicle services by manufacturer/importer-designated dealerships.
Services
Managing and assisting with various launches
for local and international members of the press, as well as dealers
Torque the Talk has extensive experience in managing launch events, as well as assisting with specific elements of new vehicle launches. The company strategically partners with XtraMile Creative, an established specialist event organizer and creative consultancy, allowing it to provide a comprehensive, turnkey vehicle launch and event service.
This incorporates everything from initial concept and venue research to press release writing, RSVP services, route planning and verification, and bespoke designs for elements such as name tags, programs, menus, etc., together with vehicle preparation, vehicle logistics, technical assistance and back-up, medical services and more.
“It was a great launch and sets the standard going forward for all digital launches! ” – Shaun Korsten Ignition TV
Renault
Jeep
Alfa Romeo
Haval
FESTIVAL of Motoring
Honda
Opel
Audi
BMW Mottorad
AMH Africa
Chery
Mitsubishi
BMW
SAGMJ
Services
Vehicle logistics and detailing at events, shows/exhibitions and launches
Torque the Talk’s portfolio of services includes providing advanced vehicle logistics and vehicle detailing at motor shows, launches, conventions and general marketing events (shopping centre displays and activations). More specifically, these services entail:
01.
Moving vehicles to venues (especially
when vehicles cannot be moved by carrier).
02.
Mileage accumulation for running-in and optimisation purposes.
03.
On and off-site vehicle preparation and cleaning, using own equipment.
04.
Shuttle services for delegates.
05.
Technical support.
06.
Route briefing.
Naresh Maharaj from Biz community KZN & Terrence Steenkamp (then editor of car mag); “This was a slick and very professional launch”
Services
Participation at major events
Torque the Talk has provided assistance, services and expertise for various clients at a large number of major events. These include:
- COP17 Climate Change Convention, Durban (Renault Nissan Alliance).
- Johannesburg International Motor Show – JIMS (Nissan, Renault, Peugeot, Honda, Infiniti).
- Precision driving at the 2007 and 2008 Renault F1 road show in Sandton.
- SAGMJ / Car of the Year operations & logistics management 2015 to 2019.
- All vehicle fleet logistics for the Simola Hill Climb
in Knysna, 2010 – 2012. - High-performance test drivers for Renault at the Simola Hillclimb, 2010 – 2012.
- NAMPO Agricultural Trade Show, Bothaville (Nissan, Mitsubishi and Renault).
- Delicious Festival (Johannesburg and Cape Town).
- Impi Challenge
(Johannesburg, Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal). - 94.7 Cycle Race (Johannesburg).
- Neon Run (Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Durban).
- DSTV Kids (Gauteng).
- Specialised off-road events (including constructing 4×4 tracks) and rally-type events (media and customers) for Mitsubishi Motors South Africa.
- SA Motoring Experience, Kyalami – high-performance test drives for Renault Sport.
- Bike Festival, Kyalami
(Honda Type R performance hot laps).
Services
Fleet-targeted product knowledge training
Torque the Talk are able to offer a range of training services, including fleet-targeted product training. More specifically, these training-related services include:
a. Vehicle technology presentations.
b. Specifically focussed technology presentations on aspects such as drivetrains and suspensions.
c. Presentations and demonstrations of vehicle driving dynamics.
d. 4×4 or off-road driver training, including elements such as ride and drive routes and schedules.
e. Product comparisons with vehicles from different manufacturers.
f. Airport/hotel shuttle services for delegates attending training.
g. Advanced and high-performance driver training.
Services
Team-building events
(track and off-road)
Torque the Torque is able to design and manage automotive-related team-building events incorporating track and/or off-road environments. Successful team building events organised by Torque the Talk include:
Blues Rugby Union (New Zealand)
Crusaders Rugby Union (New Zealand)
First NAtional Bank
Pernod Ricard
Old Mutual
