Daimler Trucks & Buses and Mercedes-Benz Vans extend their reign in Rustenburg
Less than six months after inaugurating the Regional Centre Southern Africa, Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) has demonstrated its dominance through its Daimler Trucks & Buses and Mercedes-Benz Vans division by officially opening a new state-of-the-art commercial vehicles dealership in...
Mercedes-Benz Trucks prints spare parts
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is using the latest 3D printing processes for plastic spare parts as the standard production method in the Customer Services & Parts sector.
As of September this year, 30 genuine spare parts will be available for order and...
The search is on for SA’s safest truck drivers
Visitors to TruckX 2016 will be invited to participate in the inaugural Road Masters competition to find Southern Africa’s best and safest truck drivers
MasterDrive and The Future Group have teamed up to launch an exciting new driver excellence competition...
Unroadworthy trucks impounded in Mpumalanga
The RMI notes with concern the state of non-roadworthy and unlicensed heavy vehicles in operation on South Africa’s roads, highlighted by a recent report of four trucks and trailers being impounded in Mpumalanga.
The vehicles were taken off the road...
Serco builds show trailer for Joburg Theatre
Joburg Theatre wanted to get more exposure for their shows by taking them to the people - especially those folk from disadvantaged backgrounds - thus allowing them easier access to theatre productions.
The aim was for audiences in remote areas...
Dachser wins award
Dachser South Africa has been named Freight and Logistics Company of the Year at the ninth Transport Africa Awards 2016. The awards are designed to recognise companies which have demonstrated an unparalleled ability to set standards of excellence.
This year,...
Toyota surges ahead with Hilux and Fortuner
All-new Fortuner picks up the pace with a record 1405 units retailed in June. Hilux is South Africa's best-selling new vehicle so far this year, helping to position Toyota for the sixth consecutive month as the country's most popular automotive...
Rising truck hijacking statistics remain a major concern
Truck hijackings remain a great cause of concern for the transport industry. Criminals have become so sophisticated that they are using signal jammers, diversion tactics, infiltration teams and even planted employees to reach the truck’s assets. They have also...
SAC opens first Bakkie Centre
Klerksdorp, is home to the first SAC Bakkie Centre, which has opened on the corner of Meteor and Chromium Road in Uraniaville. The new SAC Bakkie Centre offers all that SAC has become known for, including world class vehicle...
Fiat plays their Fullback
Following the world reveal at the 2015 Dubai International Motor Show, the newest addition to Fiat’s Professional range has been launched in South Africa. Reuben van Niekerk reports
Backed by over a hundred years of history and an excellent reputation...
