Woodford secures Softbev distribution in Gauteng
The Woodford Group has announced a 36-month distribution contract with Softbev – a major player in the FMCG industry that specialises in a variety of soft drinks, including Pepsi, Cooee and Jive.
The contract, worth about R45-million, will see Woodford...
Tesla teases on heavy duty truck
It’s no secret that Elon Musk, the South African-born founder and CEO of Canadian auto manufacturer Tesla Motors, has been hinting for quite some time about the brand’s intention to enter the heavy duty truck market.
Speaking at a recent...
Engen Driver Wellness 2017 kicks off
Engen Driver Wellness 2017, a mobile health awareness initiative run by Thubelihle Occupational Health & Wellness on behalf of the oil company, kicked off last month at the Cape Road Convenience Centre in Port Elizabeth.
The initiative – which impacts...
Isuzu opens new regional distributorship
Isuzu Motors Limited has announced the launch of Dubai-based Isuzu Motors International FZE (IIF). The new company will act as a wide-range regional distributor to underpin Isuzu's business activities in the Middle East region.
IIF originally began operating in 2010...
DAF launches new generation CF and XF trucks
DAF has introduced to the international market its latest range of CF and XF trucks which feature engine innovations, new drivelines and aerodynamic optimisations.
According to a statement released by the company, the revisions have resulted in a 7% decrease...
Navistar to distribute MWM Engines in Southern Africa
Navistar International Southern Africa (NISA) has been appointed the official importer and distributor of MWM engines and parts in sub-Saharan Africa.
MWM is a German-designed engine which started production in 1953, with more than 4,2 million units produced in its...
Serco welcomes SABS test chamber
The establishment of a test chamber which gives thermal ratings for refrigerated vehicles has been welcomed by leading South African truck and trailer body manufacturer, Serco.
Built in Johannesburg and managed by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), the...
Safety first from Volvo Trucks SA
Emphasising its continued commitment to safety, Volvo Trucks South Africa has made an investment of R6,5-million at its Durban SKD manufacturing plant to allow for the installation and calibration of selected safety features that were previously not available locally.
“Volvo...
Scania celebrates 60 years in Brazil
July this year will see Scania celebrating 60 years since the inauguration of its vehicles in the Brazilian market. To commemorate the occasion, the company has built a special edition truck which represents a classic Scania 113 – the...
Toyota launches zero-emission truck project
Toyota Motor Corporation, in conjunction with Toyota Motor North America, has revealed its Project Portal – a hydrogen fuel cell system to power zero-emission electric trucks.
Engineers have installed a prototype of the system in a modified Kenworth that will...
