R52-million truck dealership opens in Rustenburg
Daimler Trucks & Buses (DT&B) has officially opened a new commercial vehicle dealership in Rustenburg. The outlet, Maemo Motors, represents an investment of R52-million and offers comprehensive sales and after-sales services for DT&B vehicles, including Mercedes-Benz trucks, vans and...
South Africa’s most fuel-efficient trucker
Volvo Trucks’ Most Fuel Efficient Driver is a global competition that attracts over 10 000 entries from across 40 countries. The competition, which aims to identify the world’s most fuel-efficient truck driver, culminates in September at a grand finale to...
Sava savvy
Goodyear South Africa has released the new Sava Avant 4Plus steer tyre and Orjak 4Plus drive tyre, these European on-road quality truck tyres featuring the latest generation tread designs.
The new Sava 4Plus tyre is said to offer cost-conscious fleet...
FAW plant produces 2 000th local truck in just two years
It was a proud day last month when FAW Vehicle Manufacturers South Africa (Pty) Ltd produced their 2 000th locally built truck at the Coega plant.
Employees and plant management gathered to celebrate the occasion, with high praise and gratitude...
MAN Awards Top Performers
MAN Truck & Bus South Africa recently celebrated its 2016 Dealer of the Year (DOTY) Awards at a luncheon held at its new corporate headquarters in Modderfontein, Johannesburg. Despite tough trading conditions within the extra-heavy truck market last year,...
Rough and tough operation, FAW tippers are up to the task
Dust, dirt, loose sand and corrugated roads are 'all in a day's work' for the fleet of FAW 28.280FD 6X4 tippers operating on the andalusite operation of Imerys Refractories (Pty) Ltd at the Rhino Mine site near Thabazimbi in...
Foton launches rock hard special edition Tunland
The one ton pick-up has been part of the South African motoring scene for many years, but the fact that more and more people are buying these vehicles for both business and pleasure means that there is a rapidly...
Mercedes-Benz Trucks displays innovative military solutions at this year’s Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD)...
Mercedes-Benz is set to exhibit a selection of its military offerings at this year's Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition - taking place from 14 September until 18 September at the Air Force Base in Waterkloof, Centurion.
"As an international...
Have a heart for South African truck drivers
How many heavy-duty truck and bus drivers – Code C1 to Code EC – are there in South Africa? The latest stats, according to eNaTIS, indicate there are 4,9 million licensed heavy-duty drivers. The heavy-duty vehicle population is only...
Hino SA having a good year despite economic climate
"Hino South Africa is having a good year in terms of sales when one considers the tough the economic climate and highly competitive market," said Vice President Ernie Trautmann, addressing the media recently.
"Hino's overall market share is currently standing...
