Parts, services and accessories

Navistar International Southern Africa (NISA) has been appointed the official importer and distributor of MWM engines and parts in sub-Saharan Africa. MWM is a German-designed engine which started production in 1953, with more than 4,2 million units produced in its...

Daimler Buses is exploiting the benefits of 3D printing to meet customers' special requirements and produce small batches and replacement parts for the Mercedes-Benz and Setra brands. As a technology leader in the bus and coach sector, Daimler Buses is...

The 350 000th towbar has come off the line at Brink Towing Systems, the Pietermaritzburg-based manufacturer and importer of precision-made, high-quality towing solutions. Fittingly, it was a bar for a Ranger T6 that stopped production for a short celebration, the Ford...

Sweet-Orr, South Africa’s market leader in protective clothing, today opened a first of its kind showroom in Boksburg, Johannesburg at the Terminal Lifestyle Centre. Sweet-Orr believes that everyone should be able to easily access superior quality workwear and protective clothing,...

Hino Midrand, one of six Hino dealerships in the Bidvest McCarthy Group, has won the Hino Dealer of the Year (DOTY) award for the second successive year. The dealership was one of only three Hino outlets in South Africa to...

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) will increase its support to the taxi industry with the introduction of a complimentary 3-year / 60,000 km service plan for all new Ses’fikile taxis sold from 1 August 2017. With the service plan, taxi...

Volvo Trucks has opened a dedicated service and parts dealership in Alrode, Gauteng, bringing the company’s dealer footprint to 20 outlets across the country. Strategically positioned within the industrial area, the Alrode dealership is easily accessible from major roads, including...

Second only to people costs, a fleet of vehicles is often one of the biggest operating costs for any business. It is also one of the most prominent representations of a company’s brand. Driver misconduct and vehicle abuse will...

The advent of autonomous, connected and electric vehicles with integrated advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), is compelling vehicle manufacturers to replace traditional interior and exterior rear view mirrors with electronic mirrors (eMirrors) and smart camera feed modules. According to research house...

Eqstra Flexi Fleet, a division of Eqstra Fleet Management and Logistics, has introduced a new training course specifically designed to equip qualified auto-electricians and diesel mechanics with skills that will enable them to work on refrigeration units fitted to...