Barloworld takes ownership of SMD
SMD is proud to announce that the leading global brands distributor, Barloworld South Africa (Pty) Ltd has recently attained full ownership of Salvage Management and Disposals (Pty) Ltd (SMD), the country’s largest salvage operator.
The Barloworld Group acquired a 52%...
Volkswagen Truck & Bus on road to success
In 2015, the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG decided to bundle its truck and bus brands MAN, Scania and Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus under one umbrella. Since then, the goal has been clear: to become Global Champion of the...
FAW trucks help take Spitskop to a new level
An astute businessman by any measure; modest in nature but highly enterprising – this is Mahlaka Lukas Makuwa, owner and MD of Mafate Business Enterprises, primarily a mining supply company. They supply ready-mix concrete, premix concrete, shortcrete, sand, stones...
Ctrack 360 Degree Fleet Monitoring Service Achieves Significant Cost Savings for Subscribers
Vehicle tracking and fleet management specialist Ctrack by Inseego is pleased to announce that their new 360 degree Fleet Monitoring Service is gaining momentum and delivering significant savings to subscribers. The service is a full outsource of fleet control...
MAN begins selling the TGE
Six months after the launch of MAN’s TGE model at last year’s Hanover show, MAN Truck & Bus have officially begun selling the variant; and with its introduction, have cemented MAN’s stature as a full-range provider.
With a wide variety...
Mercedes-Benz trucks now with Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay is now available in conjunction with the Multimedia Radio Touch radio system in the current models of the Mercedes-Benz Actros, Antos and Arcos. The system allows the driver to safely and conveniently use an iPhone and a...
Goodyear selects VI-grade driving simulators to increase product development capabilities
The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company will enhance its product
development capabilities with the purchase of new VI-grade driving simulators,
including a dynamic model, a first for tyre manufacturers.
Goodyear has selected a COMPACT Simulator recently...
Driven: New Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Over the last couple of months we have reported rather extensively on the new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and have had an in-depth look at the technology that will be incorporated into this vehicle. Earlier this month Reuben van Niekerk was...
Volvo group invests in driver learnership programme
Volvo Group Southern Africa invested R1.9 million in the advanced development and training of 20 unemployed commercial vehicle drivers.
In 2017, AB Volvo Group decided to donate funds on behalf of its employees to various markets around the world to...
FAW South Africa puts pedal to the medal
A 12-member FAW Trucks cycling team, sponsored by FAW South Africa, successfully completed the gruelling 25th Coronation Double Century (CDC) cycle race on 25 November this year.
Owned by the Pedal Power Association, the annual CDC is the grand-daddy of...
