Cutting-edge production for global markets at Ford’s Struandale engine plant
The Ford Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth is home to two engine programmes currently, the latest and most advanced being the new-generation 157kW/500Nm 2.0 Bi-Turbo and 132kW/420Nm 2.0 Single Turbo engines that power the locally assembled...
FAW the truck dealer of choice in Mozambique
In August this year Choice Diesel Mozambique became the first and only independent sales and service dealer of FAW trucks in Mozambique.
The company started its journey in Mozambique trading in second hand trucks, however client’s needs have driven the...
Mahindra commits to South Africa with assembly facility
Mahindra South Africa has joined the league of South African vehicle manufacturers with the opening of a state-of-the-art vehicle assembly facility in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
The new vehicle assembly facility for Mahindra vehicles is located in the Dube TradePort Special Economic...
Volkswagen ramps up Brazilian investment
Over the next five years, Volkswagen’s Truck and Bus Division will invest $447,3-million (about R6,3-billion) in modernising its Brazilian plant at Resende and renewing its product portfolio.
Andreas Renschler, CEO of Volkswagen Truck & Bus, said the Latin American region...
Mercedes-Benz Vans continue to pioneer van safety technology
Mercedes-Benz Vans is increasing the safety of its star-branded vans even further with the aid of in-house accident research. This is the result of an interim evaluation of the activities carried out by a team of specialists over a period...
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles South Africa partners with TruckX and FleetX
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles South Africa has partnered with TruckX and FleetX 2018.
With a record-breaking 2 187 visitors attending TruckX 2017, it’s no wonder that a number of blue-chip OEMs as well as organisations and brands representing all sectors of the trucking,...
Locally-built Ford Ranger Spiced Up for 2018
Keeping aligned with the times and ahead of the competition, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has introduced a raft of new enhancements and product updates on the Ford Ranger, which is locally produced at Ford's Silverton Assembly...
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...
Efficiency in Agriculture: Boost Cost Efficiency with Tyres
The growing world population is presenting enormous challenges for the agricultural industry. The United Nations estimates that by 2030, enough food will have to be supplied to meet the needs of around 8.5 billion people. At the same time, the...
Serco surfing a business surge into the new year
Leading South African trailer and truck building company, Serco, is enjoying a significant spike in business going into the end of 2017 which is in sharp contrast to the first eight months of the year when turnover was down.
Managing...
