Industry Players

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Babcock Provides Total Fuel Lockdown on Every New DAF Truck

Fuel theft is a serious concern for every South African fleet operator. To provide its customers with maximum anti-fuel theft protection, Babcock became the first truck supplier in South Africa in 2019 to standardise TankSafe Optimum –...

VWSA Builds 100,000 Polos for the SA Market

Starting the month of March on a strong note, the Kariega plant of Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) built the 100 000th unit of the current Polo for the local market. The special milestone...

Women’s World Car of the Year Names Next-Gen Ford Ranger ‘Best 4×4 & Pick...

The Next-Generation Ford Ranger is the most versatile, capable Ranger yet – and now, it is also officially the “Best 4x4 & Pick-up” according to the Women’s World Car of the Year judges. Women’s...

Scania partners with Shoprite Group to launch first fuel-efficient Euro 5 trucks

Sustainable transport solutions that drive customer profitability are the driving force behind Scania Southern Africa’s partnership with The Shoprite Group which has acquired over 100 of Scania’s New Generation trucks powered by Euro 5 engines. “At Scania...

Hughcor takes delivery of new DAF truck

Hughcor, a Durban-based long-distance transport company, has taken delivery of its first DAF truck, citing performance, fuel efficiency and, more importantly, the ‘new’ Babcock backup regime behind the DAF brand, as central to the buying decision.

Imperial reinforces commitment to road safety

Imperial’s key initiatives to drive road safety in South Africa, including its annual ‘Car Seats for Kids’ initiative, in partnership with Wheel Well and 947, as well as providing ‘walking seat belts’ to underprivileged children, in partnership...

Imperial and Sasol to formalise partnership for hydrogen mobility ecosystem

Imperial Logistics (Imperial) and Sasol South Africa (Sasol) have entered into an agreement to collaborate in exploring options and solutions for improving freight sustainability and efficiency in Southern Africa. The two companies will also be evaluating potential...

From clerk to CEO: the proudly South African story of John Jacobs

From a teenage junior clerk at an international protective workwear company to taking over that very business and turning it into one of South Africa’s most prominent ventures of its kind: That is the story of John...

JAC’s solution to the AARTO Amendment Act

According to the Department of Transport, the AARTO Amendment Act will apply nationwide on 1 July 2021. Implementing this act will see traffic authorities increase their presence on the roads to enforce traffic rules, ensuring safer streets,...

FAW is builing a bright future on its local history

Over the past 27 years, FAW Trucks have grown from humble beginnings to a multi-million rand business with a strong local manufacturing presence, renowned for its quality products and ability to cater to the unique needs of...

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