Fidelity SecureDrive hits the fleet market
Fidelity SecureDrive, the latest offering from Fidelity Security, is set to cause waves in the vehicle tracking and telematics market. Wahl Bartmann, Group CEO of Fidelity Security, says moving into this segment made perfect sense for Fidelity - already...
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...
Serco full of good news for the new year
Full order books, business already coming in for 2019 and a positive outlook generally for the new year - that’s the good news from leading South African trailer and truck building company, Serco.
Managing Director Clinton Holcroft attributes the continued...
4 000th FAW rolls off Coega production line
FAW South Africa’s world-class Coega assembly plant recently celebrated another production milestone: assembly of the 4 000thFAW in South Africa.
With a presence in South Africa dating 24 years, FAW’s assembly plant has become the bedrock for further investments in the...
Bridgestone grows truck and bus footprint
Bridgestone South Africa has launched a new addition to its Firestone FS404 range of heavy-duty tyres. Initially available only in 315/80 R22.5 size, the FS404 is now also available as a 12 R22.5 variant; optimised for duty on steer,...
MAN delivers 1 000th bus to Golden Arrow
A business partnership spanning 15 years recently saw MAN Truck & Bus South Africa deliver its 1 000th bus to the Cape’s Golden Arrow Bus Services.
Commenting on the successful relationship, Markus Geyer, MD of MAN Truck & Bus SA, said...
Transit runs on green fuels made from cooking oil
Ford has approved the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) in its Transit vans in Europe. This renewable diesel fuel is based on waste oils, including used cooking oil that can be sourced from restaurants and takeaways...
Curbing diesel theft and fraud
Vehicle tracking and fleet management specialist Ctrack recently enabled long-haul transporter Massyn Vervoer to identify diesel theft and fraud within the company.
Though Ctrack has been tracking Massyn Vervoer’s fleet for the past 15 years, the transport company recently identified...
Continental and Toyota Material Handling join forces
Continental and Toyota Material Handling join forces: All Traigo80 forklift trucks ordered since April 1, 2018 come fitted with the Continental solid tire SC20+ as standard. "The decision to change the tire came in response to feedback from the...
Shedding weight on refrigerated trailers
Heavily focused on reducing trailer tare weight, Serco recently completed the manufacture of its first two Protec reefer semi-trailers, using aluminium facings in place of steel.
The result is vehicles with the advantage of injected foam panel technology plus the...
