50 Years of NEOPLAN Skyliner: Small Coaches, Big in Japan
The Neoplan Skyliner can lay claim to several superlatives. It was not only the world's first double-decker coach, but also the shortest. In Japan, a 9m-long variant enjoys great success.
Since being introduced 50 years ago, the Neoplan Skyliner has...
Mercedes-Benz Vans sets up joint venture with US start-up Via
Mercedes-Benz Vans is entering the ride-sharing sector. To this end, the van division of Daimler AG is setting up a joint venture with the US startup company Via.
Daimler Mobility Services additionally joins in as a strategic investor in Via....
New US$10 million dealership for Volvo Trucks and UD Trucks opens in Zambia
Volvo Group Southern Africa, in partnership with Titanium Motors Limited, recently opened a new dealer facility in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka. The dealership offers complete sales, parts and service for Volvo Trucks and UD Trucks customers operating in the region.
The US$10 million...
The new California XXL provides a look into the future of motorhomes
The California is the most popular camper van ever. With its systematically thought-out interior and an absolutely unmistakable design, the Bulli – with its pop-up roof – became an icon for motoring globetrotters and camping enthusiasts. Now Volkswagen Commercial...
New MAN vehicles equipped with RIO Box as standard
The RIO Box is now included as standard equipment with all brand-new MAN Euro 6-standard truck series in Europe. In ensuring this, MAN is laying the foundations for a future infrastructure whose services can link up the entire transportation...
Serco’s New Age Frostliner Refrigerated Vehicle on Show at Futureroad Expo
A product of Serco’s cutting-edge technology in the manufacture of trucks and trailers – a Protec steel reinforced refrigerated vehicle body – will be featured on the South African company’s stand at the Futureroad Expo at Nasrec in Johannesburg...
Truck platooning: The next step for sustainable road transport
Truck platooning could save cost, congestion and carbon says the Freight Transport Association, members of which operate more than 200,000 trucks on Britain’s roads. The announcement recently of £8.1 million to fund a trial of platooning will do what is...
Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association invites entries for its Responsible Care Initiative of the...
The Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA) has received a number of exciting entries for its 2017 Responsible Care Initiative of the Year Award.
The annual competition has drawn excellent entries over the years and CAIA looks forward to receiving...
Senior Isuzu Leadership Appointments for South Africa
Isuzu Motors South Africa have announced a number of key leadership appointments in support of the purchase of the Isuzu related assets from General Motors South Africa, effective January 2018 and subject to various regulatory approvals:
Haruyasu Tanishige, in addition...
Taxi industry receives major boost with free Ses’fikile service plan
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...
