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Truck market expected to grow marginally in 2018

During 2017 the South African truck market declined by 2.65% on the previous year’s results to 25 042 new unit sold. This is according to the latest results released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), Associated...

Zero emissions van now goes further on a single charge

Nissan’s breakthrough e-NV200 100% electric van combines the features of the award-winning Nissan NV200 van with the market-leading New Nissan LEAF, offering businesses a zero-emission vehicle packed with innovative technology and functionality. From spring 2018, Nissan will introduce in Europe...

First Citaro hybrid buses leave the factory

On 22 December, the first new Citaro hybrid buses left the factory and will gradually go into service with Stuttgarter Strassenbahnen AG (SSB). They will be used to carry passengers on inner-city routes in Stuttgart. Based on the hybrid technology recently...

New family of Ford Tourneo people movers makes public debut

Ford’s completely renewed line-up of Tourneo people movers made its first public appearance at the Brussels Motor Show, with three versatile and spacious new models offering enhanced style, sophisticated interior technologies and advanced powertrains to European customers. The range-topping eight/nine-seat Tourneo...

Mercedes-Benz Vans passes the mark of 400,000 units for the first time in 2017

Mercedes-Benz Vans achieved a new record for unit sales in 2017 and for the first time passed the mark of 400,000 vehicles sold. The division has thus grown continuously for five consecutive years. On the basis of initial December...

2017 proves to be a successful year for Daimler Trucks

Daimler Trucks increased its worldwide deliveries in the first eleven months of 2017 by 12 percent year on year to 422,500 units, despite the continuation of disparate market conditions. Until the end of November, more trucks were delivered than...

Stand a chance to ride our beloved country with Avis Van Rental

If mountain biking is your passion, then The Old Mutual joBerg2c is a unique way to experience the beauty of South Africa while testing your endurance coupled with adventure. Avis Van Rental is once again sponsoring the logistics of the...

Sprinter set to become an essential business tool

At a sneak preview of the new Sprinter in Stuttgart Germany, Mercedes-Benz showcased how the best-selling van is set to lead the large van segment into a new era. Its internet connectivity, unique scalability, silent electric drives and individual hardware...

Netstar and Mobileye partner to make SA roads safer

Netstar have announced that they are extending their digital product portfolio to include the integration of Mobileye’s vision - based Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS). Mobileye, an Intel Company, is the global leader in the development of vision -...

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...

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