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,...
BF Goodrich launches truck tyre range in SA
Michelin subsidiary BF Goodrich has launched a truck tyre range in South Africa aimed at customers “who demand international quality, reliable and robust tyres at an affordable price,” says Franck Sire, Michelin’s marketing director.
He says BF Goodrich’s Route Control...
Isuzu responds to farmers in need
Caption: Le Roux Roux (left) DP of Motus Isuzu Isando hands over two trucks to Ronel Nel (centre) and Marius Britz (right) from Farmers Assist SA
Supporting communities who are affected by natural...
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...
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...
Showing entrepreneurial flair
Entrepreneurs are regarded as important cogs in the business chain – particularly in emerging economies. Commercial vehicle manufacturer Hino recognises that fact and, through its extensive dealer network, has worked to foster relationships with those who display entrepreneurial spirit.
One...
Sava tyres expands LDV range
Sava, a leading brand within Goodyear’s product portfolio, has launched the Trenta 2 to bolster its LDV tyre range.
The tyre is said to offer improved mileage and fuel efficiency, promoting lower costs and increased reliability over a longer lifespan....
Toyota tops NAAMSA charts
For the 11th consecutive month Toyota topped South Africa’s new vehicle sales charts, in November delivering 10 088 vehicles to customers. Foremost among the models was the company’s LDV, the Hilux, which notched up 2 492 units. It was followed by...
New VP of Mercedes-Benz Vans Southern Africa
Mercedes-Benz has appointed Nadia Trimmel as vice-president of its Vans Division. She replaces Nicolette Lambrechts, who in January takes up an appointment at Mercedes-Benz Vans in Canada.
Trimmel joined Mercedes-Benz in 2014 as National Sales Manager of the Vans Division....
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...
