Hino Motors to build assembly factory in Russia
Hino Motors has reached the decision to build an assembly factory in Russia. On October 9th, a signing ceremony was held at the Moscow Oblast Government office building regarding the cooperation agreement that was entered between the Moscow Oblast,...
SPAR commends driver safety solution
VSc Solutions has received one of the coveted Spar Supplier of the Year awards for a solution that improved driver safety and fleet efficiency.
“Our service to our customers is very dependent on the quality of the service delivered by...
SANY hydraulic excavator takes on toughest working conditions
Goscor Earth Moving (GEM), part of the Goscor Group, is continuing its introduction of the latest SANY equipment into the local market with the launch of a new hydraulic excavator for the toughest African operating conditions.
The SY215C hydraulic excavator...
Sinopec deal in jeopardy?
Though state-owned Chinese petroleum company Sinopec has signed a purchase agreement with Chevron Global Energy Inc to acquire the US company’s 75% stake in Chevron South Africa – which includes a refinery in Cape Town, a lubricants plant in...
Volvo invests in safety
The Volvo Trucks assembly plant on the Durban South Coast was recently upgraded in order allow for the production of models featuring the latest Active Safety Technology. Reuben van Niekerk reports
The plant assembles a variety of Volvo models that...
Best UD Fleet drivers off to compete in Japan
UD Trucks Southern Africa announced the brand’s top fleet drivers in two categories at its annual Extra Mile Challenge driver competition.
The competition that consisted of numerous efficiency and safety evaluations, took place at the Gerotek Vehicle Testing Facility, and...
SA trucking industry optimistic about the future
The truck industry in South Africa is certainly optimistic about the future, judging by the launch activity on the opening day of Futuroad, the truck and bus show which was co-located with Automechanika.
Several of the new models were launched...
Eqstra designs new trailer for refrigerated goods
Eqstra Flexi Fleet, a division of Eqstra Fleet Management and Logistics, has partnered with New Way, Ice Cold Bodies, and Javgro Transport Refrigeration Solutions to design a cold trailer featuring new trailer design and refrigeration technology to power the...
Perfecting the art of the unbiased online auction
The OnlineTrucks auction portal is designed to revolutionize the way fleet owners and corporates source and dispose of fleet assets.
This platform assists in maximising the profits on disposal of your fleet. Since inception of this business in 2007, it...
Mercedes-Benz Vans reveals first details of the new Sprinter
As part of North America's largest commercial vehicle show in Atlanta, Mercedes-Benz Vans is unveiling the first details of the new Sprinter. The design sketch indicates that the most important market launch in the van sector in 2018 will...
