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...
Bridgestone unveils CV2000 successor
Bridgestone South Africa has unveiled the successor to its widely-used CV2000 light commercial tyre, the CV2020. The newcomer serves a market similar to that of its predecessor, which gained strong acceptance as a top of mind choice in the...
MAN to present a new low-floor bus
At this year's World Expo in Astana, Kazakhstan, MAN Truck & Bus will be presenting the first low-floor city bus with CNG drive for Central Asia.
Gas engines are playing an important role across the globe on the road to...
Iveco looks to retain Dakar title
With Dakar 2017 set to be an extremely challenging race with fierce competition, the 39th edition of what has been described as the toughest event in motorsport will once again be hosted in South America. Starting on January 2...
MAN Truck & Bus boosts business with engines and components
MAN Engines, the business area for engines and components at MAN Truck & Bus AG, has been an independent business unit within the company since 1 January 2018. With this step, MAN Engines is reacting to its considerable growth...
Ford to build Ranger Raptor in South Africa
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa have announced that it is investing R3-billion ($220-million) to expand production capacity at its South African manufacturing operations in order to meet growing local and international demand for the trend-setting Ford Ranger.
Along with the...
FUSO Trucks Southern Africa offers value for money vehicles and unbeatable financial offers
As the year draws to an end, it is evident that the commercial vehicles industry continues to face headwinds, as a result of the weakened South African economy.
With this in mind, FUSO Trucks South Africa and FUSO Finance (a...
TruckX 2017 promises action and adrenalin with a high octane line-up on and off...
Action packed and adrenalin filled, TruckX 2017 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit promises fast delivery of a wealth of information, insights and excitement for transport operators, fleet managers, logistics providers and anyone with an interest in efficient mobility.
Incorporating...
Cummins awarded $4.5-million grant to develop plug-in hybrid Class 6 truck
Cummins have been awarded a $4.5-million grant from the United States Department of Energy dedicated to the development of a Class 6 commercial plug-in hybrid vehicle – with the aim being the reduction of fuel consumption by at least...
KZN Hino Truck dealer modest about his achievement
Pretesh Singh, the dealer principal of Hino Pietermaritzburg, a member of the Bidvest McCarthy Group, may be quietly spoken and modest, but he is nevertheless justifiably proud of the achievement of his dealership in coming out top in the...
