Mercedes-Benz eActros to roll out to customers in 2018
In 2016 Mercedes-Benz Trucks became the first manufacturer in the world with a heavy-duty electric truck. The technology pioneer is now taking the logical next step: putting its electric truck, the eActros, out on the road with customers. Ten...
Important amendments to the AARTO Act contained in the AARTO Amendment Bill
A remarkably high number of people appear to be of the view that the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act and its Amendment Bill represents an effort on the part of government to introduce a points-demerit system,...
MAN Automotive SA’s Telematics Innovation Boosts Business Value
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) MAN Automotive South Africa (locally representing both VW and MAN heavy commercial vehicle brands) has recently demonstrated the overarching value that can be derived through establishing cross-market partnerships, specifically in the telematics industry.
As a business...
We’ve got them covered
Innovative Staffing Solutions has joined hands with one of the largest medical aid schemes in South Africa to offer the company’s 5500 truck drivers the most affordable and comprehensive medical aid package in the country.
“Following months of negotiations, we...
TruckX and FleetX 2018: Rewarding product excellence
Innovation is what helps to drive South Africa’s automotive sector – and what better place to have your pioneering aftermarket products showcased than at this year’s TruckX and FleetX events at Kyalami.
The inaugural TruckX and FleetX Product Excellence Awards...
Mercedes-Benz Unimog is snowploughing star
Exciting manoeuvres, a tough race against the clock and last but not least lots of fun for drivers and spectators alike: this sums up the first German snowploughing championships. The vehicle which impressed everyone was a Unimog U 527 from...
Volvo Trucks Heavy Haulage offer
Volvo Truck’s I-shift with crawler gears offers a flexibility that allows fleet owners to say yes to more jobs. The world class automated gearbox with one or two crawler gears and the added option of extra reverse gears offers...
When to upgrade your fleet
An essential component of providing top customer service is having a fleet with updated and reliable vehicles. If your fleet is made up of cars which are costing more in their service and repair bills and which make you...
Untrained Truck drivers are costing the economy Billions
South Africa’s roads are infamous for claiming many lives throughout the year with a notable increase over the festive season. The World Resources Institute has found that the country ranks 42nd in terms of road fatalities.
Arrive Alive figures suggest...
Hino customers very impressed with new Koga plant in Japan
A group of customers, who went on a recent educational tour to Japan to visit the facilities of Hino Motors and to hold discussions with senior executives of Japan’s leading heavy truck and bus manufacturer, were unanimous in their...
