Commercial

Less than five years after its introduction to India, Daimler’s BharatBenz truck has sold more than 50 000 units. In addition, the plant at which it is made has exported a further 10 000 trucks to other markets. A spokesman for the...

FAW, Hino and Nissan were among South Africa’s vehicle manufacturers who went big at the recent NAMPO agricultural show in Bothaville FAW trucks are popular choices for members of the agricultural community – and the number of FAW owners in...

MAN Truck & Bus chose last month’s SABOA Conference and Expo to showcase its next generation Lion’s Explorer bus with bodywork produced at the company’s assembly plant in Olifantsfontein. According to a company statement, the MAN brand has dominated the...

Fuso has expanded its range of workhorses by introducing the FJ 26-280C, a locally-assembled, heavy-duty truck aimed primarily at the construction sector Capable, efficient, tough on the outside but comfortable on the inside – that’s the verdict regarding Daimler’s recently...

The South African subsidiary of Great Wall Motors (GWM) has undergone a name change. Now fully controlled by its Chinese parent, the local company has been re-registered as Haval Motors South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Since establishing itself in the country...

Scania has helped to establish Ghana’s first vocational training programme for heavy vehicle service technicians. The Swedish truck manufacturer, along with other industry partners, has contributed funding, premises, vehicles and personnel support to the project, which has been established...

Truck manufacturer Isuzu is set to take over General Motors’ assembly plant in Port Elizabeth following a decision by the American automaker to quit South Africa. Isuzu’s senior executive officer for sales, Haruyasu Tanishige, said in addition to the plant...

The advent of autonomous, connected and electric vehicles with integrated advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), is compelling vehicle manufacturers to replace traditional interior and exterior rear view mirrors with electronic mirrors (eMirrors) and smart camera feed modules. According to research house...

Clinton Holcroft, managing director of truck and trailer body building company Serco, says staying in touch with global trends and innovations is an important factor in providing local customers with a competitive edge. As part of its strategy, Serco regularly...

Fuso has expanded its range of workhorses by introducing the FJ 26-280C, a heavy-duty truck aimed primarily at the construction sector. Powered by a turbocharged, direct injection diesel engine that produces 205kW and 1 100Nm, the vehicle is said to...