Ford Introduces new range of smart trucks to Ghana
Ford has introduced their latest range of smart trucks to the Ghanaian market, thereby upgrading its existing fleet and boosting the growing construction works in the nation.
The Construction, Tractor and Road series of the Ford trucks - which include...
Volvo Trucks wants to see fewer trucks in urban rush-hour traffic
In 2019 Volvo Trucks will start selling electric trucks in Europe, and the first units will be put into operation together with selected reference customers already this year. Electric trucks drastically reduce noise and exhaust emissions and open up...
Embracing change
South Africa’s trucking industry was rapidly being transformed by digitalisation and, from a business perspective, transport operators who chose to ignore the technology faced the prospect of losing competitiveness.
That was one of the key messages delivered at the fourth...
ALCO-Safe launches Alcontrol breathalyser for voluntary alcohol testing
A local mining company is introducing voluntary alcohol testing in an effort to empower employees to make their own decision about whether or not to clock in for work if they test positive. ALCO-Safe, a leading provider of alcohol...
Imperial & Stellenbosch University collaborate on real-world challenges
Imperial has embarked on a high-level collaboration with Stellenbosch University (SU) to address real-world problems related to healthcare, as well as climate change in Africa. Imperial recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University to...
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...
Strong demand for Hino trucks with automatic transmission
The fully automatic transmissions available as an option on Hino trucks in South Africa are proving very popular with customers. Launched first in the 300 range, in 2015, it is now available on most models in the new, Hino...
Cummins Westport announce near-zero N0x engine near completion
Cummins Westport Inc – the subsidiary of Cummins that produces natural gas engines for the commercial sector – are finishing field tests on its 8.9-litre “near-zero” NOx engine, with the company taking orders by the end of April.
The collaboration...
MasterDrive honoured as a Titan of Industry
MasterDrive has always been proud of the excellence of their training. Now this has been validated by ‘Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business and Government and Titans: Building Nations,’ recognition of leaders by CEO Global. The MD of MasterDrive,...
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...
