Isuzu set to take over GM’s plant
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...
Fuso expands FJ range
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...
Rear wheel axle options from Hino
Hino South Africa is offering the choice of single or double rear wheels on popular 500-Series 1322 4x4 models. The option follows requests from transport operators in the forestry, farming, mining, telecommunications and construction sectors and is aimed at...
Success for Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz Vans has announced that its Sprinter derivative has set a new sales record for the January to March period, accounting for about 45 000 units globally -- up 10% compared with 2016’s achievement.
The model posted strong growth in high-volume...
Isuzu opens new regional distributorship
Isuzu Motors Limited has announced the launch of Dubai-based Isuzu Motors International FZE (IIF). The new company will act as a wide-range regional distributor to underpin Isuzu's business activities in the Middle East region.
IIF originally began operating in 2010...
DAF launches new generation CF and XF trucks
DAF has introduced to the international market its latest range of CF and XF trucks which feature engine innovations, new drivelines and aerodynamic optimisations.
According to a statement released by the company, the revisions have resulted in a 7% decrease...
Safety first from Volvo Trucks SA
Emphasising its continued commitment to safety, Volvo Trucks South Africa has made an investment of R6,5-million at its Durban SKD manufacturing plant to allow for the installation and calibration of selected safety features that were previously not available locally.
“Volvo...
Scania celebrates 60 years in Brazil
July this year will see Scania celebrating 60 years since the inauguration of its vehicles in the Brazilian market. To commemorate the occasion, the company has built a special edition truck which represents a classic Scania 113 – the...
Toyota launches zero-emission truck project
Toyota Motor Corporation, in conjunction with Toyota Motor North America, has revealed its Project Portal – a hydrogen fuel cell system to power zero-emission electric trucks.
Engineers have installed a prototype of the system in a modified Kenworth that will...
TATA Motors launches AMT bus
TATA Motors has introduced AMT technology to its Starbus and Ultra range of buses used in India.
A company statement says the transmission has been developed for buses that ply urban routes with a view to offering better comfort for...
