UD Trucks showcases new lineup of heavy-duty trucks at 45th Tokyo Motor Show
At the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, UD Trucks showcased a lineup of all-new Quon and Quester heavy-duty trucks, launched the all-new Quon tractor model and revealed an 8-liter downsized engine. UD Trucks continues to broaden its heavy-duty product lineup to...
Renault Trucks revives Iranian link
Renault Trucks Europe has revived its partnership with Iranian importer Arya Diesel Motors. An agreement will see the brand’s T-Series models assembled in Iran, with C- and K-Series trucks exported to the country. The agreement covers distribution and after-sales...
Imperial Road Safety raises road safety awareness using one hashtag
#BongieSays campaign aims to promote road safety online
Imperial Road Safety, powered by Motus, recently launched its #BongieSays social media campaign - aimed at educating online users about responsible road safety through a series of bite–sized social media posts.
“One cannot...
FAW reports satisfying 2016
FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA enjoyed a memorable 2016, achieving a number of milestones. During the past three years the company has invested over $100-million in its Coega-based plant which, in August, saw its 2 000th truck roll off the...
Enthusiastic response to Hino’s learnership programme
Hino South Africa’s inaugural Hino Learnership Programme has received resounding support from enthusiastic learners. The year-long programme has been tailored to provide comprehensive training for sales staff at dealerships, with a total of 12 students taking part in the...
First eCanter from Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) recently celebrated the start of production of the world’s first all-electric light-duty truck – the Fuso eCanter. The commemorative event was held at Fuso’s plant in Tramagal, Portugal, where eCanters for the...
IVECO Daily celebrates 40 years of success
The Daily, crowned International Van of the Year 2018 for its sustainable Daily Blue Power family, celebrates its 40th Anniversary.
First launched in 1978, the Daily revolutionised light commercial transport with its truck-derived chassis with rear traction and independent front...
Mercedes-Benz South Africa recognises its commercial vehicles dealers
Daimler Trucks & Buses (comprising of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Freightliner, FUSO Trucks and Buses, Mercedes-Benz Bus & Coach and Western Star) and Mercedes-Benz Vans, both subsidiaries of Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA), rewarded its most stellar commercial vehicles dealers for 2016...
Road transport into a future clouded by the Coronavirus
Broadening its product range and striving to be first out of the blocks to take advantage of business opportunities are among positive developments which have occurred at South African truck and trailer body building company Serco in...
Mercedes-Benz eActros to roll out to customers in 2018
In 2016 Mercedes-Benz Trucks became the first manufacturer in the world with a heavy-duty electric truck. The technology pioneer is now taking the logical next step: putting its electric truck, the eActros, out on the road with customers. Ten...
