Specialised driver training for medium commercial vehicles
Drivers on South African roads see them every day: medium commercial vehicles transporting their loads from one point to another. Yet, much less attention is paid to C1 category vehicles or ‘Sprinters’ and the skills required to safely move...
Sasol backs its clean fuel
A fleet of more than two dozen Euro 6 compliant MAN trucks purchased by Sasol will be operational soon on South Africa’s roads – fuelled exclusively by the company’s low-sulphur diesel.
Making the announcement last week at the TruckX Conference...
Serco delivers multi temperature body for Durban Eatery Chain
Serco has developed a reputation of finding solutions to logistical problems customers encounter as well as going the extra mile to ensure their customers stay ahead in challenging economic conditions. By being up to speed with global trends and...
Daimler Buses fulfilling customers’ needs with 3D printing technology
Daimler Buses is exploiting the benefits of 3D printing to meet customers' special requirements and produce small batches and replacement parts for the Mercedes-Benz and Setra brands.
As a technology leader in the bus and coach sector, Daimler Buses is...
BHL repurchase proves FAW’s reputation for reliability
For the cynics and the doubters here’s proof that there are massive opportunities for transport business in Africa.
An operator who has successfully done business for over 20 years in Africa now – Buks van Rensburg, Managing Director of Buks...
Hino SA comes out tops in international contest
Hino, already the pace-setter for after-sales service in the South African truck market, has just clinched both the parts and service categories in the Hino International Parts and Service Distributor of the Year contest for the second consecutive year.
The...
New touring bus from Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new version of its popular touring bus, the Tourismo. The high-decker touring coach, manufactured in both left- and right-hand-drive form, is said to set new standards for fuel efficiency, comfort and safety in the inter-city...
Hino supports Brake & Tyre Watch
Hino South Africa recently played a major role in a Brake and Tyre Watch event held in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal.
Partnering with Hino Pinetown and a number of transport associates, the company invited some of its fleet customers to attend the...
Fuel savings on the up
Production has started in Germany of a lightweight truck axle that has been designed to help to reduce the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz Actros. In addition to weight savings, a New Final Drive (NFD) benefits from actively controlled...
Volvo’s electric buses on the road
The first commercially produced all-electric buses from Volvo began operations this month in in Differdange, Luxemburg. The operator is Sales-Lentz, which has bought four of the buses to supplement its fleet of 12 electric hybrids and 30 hybrids, all...
