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Brand Pretorius will deliver one of the keynote addresses at this year’s TruckX Expo and Conference to be held on July 12 and 13 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit near Johannesburg. The business leader – who is a former...

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...

Clinton Holcroft, managing director of truck and trailer body building company Serco, says staying in touch with global trends and innovations is an important factor in providing local customers with a competitive edge. As part of its strategy, Serco regularly...

Fuso has expanded its range of workhorses by introducing the FJ 26-280C, a heavy-duty truck aimed primarily at the construction sector. Powered by a turbocharged, direct injection diesel engine that produces 205kW and 1 100Nm, the vehicle is said to...

Sava, a leading brand within Goodyear’s product portfolio, has launched the Trenta 2 to bolster its LDV tyre range. The tyre is said to offer improved mileage and fuel efficiency, promoting lower costs and increased reliability over a longer lifespan....

Hino South Africa is offering the choice of single or double rear wheels on popular 500-Series 1322 4x4 models. The option follows requests from transport operators in the forestry, farming, mining, telecommunications and construction sectors and is aimed at...

Successes at FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA have been recognised by the FAW Group, which has acknowledged the business unit as the most determined and unified within the FAW Group worldwide. The announcement was made recently at the company’s annual Global...

The 2017 FIA European Truck Racing Championship will again see Goodyear supply its specially developed Truck Racing tyres to all competitors. Manufactured in 315/70R22.5 size, the tyres are capable of withstanding high impact loads from 1 500 horsepower, 5,5-ton trucks racing...

Mercedes-Benz Vans has announced that its Sprinter derivative has set a new sales record for the January to March period, accounting for about 45 000 units globally -- up 10% compared with 2016’s achievement. The model posted strong growth in high-volume...

TruckX 2017, South Africa’s premier event for the commercial transport industry, takes place on July 12 and 13 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Midrand. Here’s a preview! This year’s TruckX promises an all new experience. With the Kyalami...