Maintenance is a must for trucks ahead of the festive season
With an increase in spending and a demand on supply over the festive season there’s no doubt that more trucks will be on the road. “Trucks provide a vital service for consumers. Unfortunately, poorly serviced trucks or trucks not...
Zero emissions van now goes further on a single charge
Nissan’s breakthrough e-NV200 100% electric van combines the features of the award-winning Nissan NV200 van with the market-leading New Nissan LEAF, offering businesses a zero-emission vehicle packed with innovative technology and functionality.
From spring 2018, Nissan will introduce in Europe...
Commercial vehicle market bucks recession
The South African commercial vehicle market continues to defy economic trends by increasing overall sales by 2.3% year-on-year at the end of the third quarter in September.
According to the latest results released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers...
Serco Trailer used to save lives as mobile blood bank
A Serco-built trailer has been converted into a mobile blood donation centre for use outdoors at a variety of locations including big events, shopping centres and in the community.
The trailer was built with...
New Doosan lithium-ion powered pallet truck from GLTC
The new Doosan LPM15N-7 lithium-ion powered pallet truck launched locally by Goscor Lift Truck Company closes a crucial product gap in the leading materials handling equipment supplier’s offering. With a maximum capacity of 1,5-tonne, the new pallet...
Right to Repair SA gears up for year ahead
Right to Repair SA (R2RSA), a Section 21, not-for-profit company, specifically formed to champion the Right to Repair campaign initially launched in 2013, has appointed Gunther Schmitz as its Chairman effective 23 August. Schmitz has been involved with the...
Proposed new automotive Code of Conduct will be catastrophic for Motor Industry
According to Mark Dommisse, National Chairperson of the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA), the proposed new Code of Conduct will have significant negative implications for the industry and a requirement for shared thinking is critical.
"NADA and its members fully...
Support for Automechanika Frankfurt’s Truck competence initiative grows
This year’s 25thAutomechanika Frankfurt trade fair for the automotive aftermarket, which took place in Germany from September 11-15, had a great deal to offer for truck, van, bus, and trailer operators as well as for service providers to this...
Is 2020 the year of data collaboration in the supply chain?
The manufacturing industry has been using ERP systems for many decades, which generate their own data. However, they are lacking in agility which makes them ill-suited for the retail end of the supply chain. With the evolution...
Ford Ranger Production Hits the 500 000 Milestone in South Africa
Ford Motor Company’s Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria has reached a significant milestone with the assembly of the 500 000th current generation Ford Ranger.
The half-millionth unit, a Wildtrak 3.2 Double Cab, was fittingly painted in the range-topping model’s distinctive and exclusive...
