Fuso’s FJ powers in
Daimler’s Fuso range has been extended in South Africa with the launch of the FJ 16-230 – a truck that is suited for medium to heavy duty applications. Ryan de Smidt reports
Produced at Daimler’s Commercial Vehicles plant in Chennai,...
FAW explores new horizons
Driver safety and comfort coupled with cost-efficient operating costs, transparency in the purchasing and body-building process and excellent back-up service has made FAW the number one truck choice for medical goods manufacturer and distributor, New Horizons Metal
New Horizons Metal...
MAN on the data move
Volkswagen Truck & Bus has launched a MAN-developed, cloud-based vehicle management system which the company claims will significantly change the transportation industry
Volkswagen’s new cloud-based RIO operating system is said to bundle digital solutions for the transportation and logistics industry...
The future of MAN Truck & Bus in South Africa
Markus Geyer recently took the helm of MAN’s South African operations. Ryan de Smidt asks him about his plans for the company’s future
Markus Geyer is well acquainted with MAN Truck & Bus South Africa. He has been a non-executive...
Van Zyl takes reins in Saudi
One of South Africa’s key transport industry leaders, Kobus van Zyl, has resigned from Mercedes-Benz South Africa to pursue a new career with the company in Saudi Arabia.
He has been appointed general manager of National Automotive Industries, a joint...
Suzuki’s little workhorse
There’s more to Suzuki’s Super Carry than meets the eye. Ryan de Smidt reports
Suzuki’s 11th-generation Super Carry is set to infiltrate the South African light commercial vehicle (LCV) market in a big way. In my view the bakkie represents...
Isuzu Dealership & Steve Keys Interview
Isuzu and Bidvest McCarthy team up
Bidvest McCarthy’s first Isuzu Truck dealership opens alongside the N4, east of Pretoria
Bidvest McCarthy and Isuzu Truck South Africa (ITSA) last month opened the Bidvest group’s first Isuzu Truck dealership and workshop.
Situated within the...
R52-million truck dealership opens in Rustenburg
Daimler Trucks & Buses (DT&B) has officially opened a new commercial vehicle dealership in Rustenburg. The outlet, Maemo Motors, represents an investment of R52-million and offers comprehensive sales and after-sales services for DT&B vehicles, including Mercedes-Benz trucks, vans and...
MAN Awards Top Performers
MAN Truck & Bus South Africa recently celebrated its 2016 Dealer of the Year (DOTY) Awards at a luncheon held at its new corporate headquarters in Modderfontein, Johannesburg. Despite tough trading conditions within the extra-heavy truck market last year,...
Rough and tough operation, FAW tippers are up to the task
Dust, dirt, loose sand and corrugated roads are 'all in a day's work' for the fleet of FAW 28.280FD 6X4 tippers operating on the andalusite operation of Imerys Refractories (Pty) Ltd at the Rhino Mine site near Thabazimbi in...