Africa on the rise

The market for commercial vehicles in African markets is set to increase, according to a study by automotive analysists Frost & Sullivan. Rising urbanisation is encouraging unprecedented infrastructural developments in Africa –especially across the construction and oil and gas sectors...

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...

Logistics: Is Blockchain the answer?

Kamogelo Mmutlana, CEO of Barloworld Logistics, assesses how the advent of blockchain technology is likely to transform global supply chains and logistics As part of its 2017 supplychainforesight study, Barloworld Logistics is actively exploring and identifying key technology trends that...

Toyota launches Hilux Black edition

South Africa’s best-selling vehicle, the all-conquering Toyota Hilux is now available in special-edition “Black” guise. Exclusive to the flagship 2.8 GD-6 double-cab range and available in a choice of three striking hues – Glacier White, Chromium Silver and Graphite...

Mercedes-Benz Vans set new sales records

Mercedes-Benz Vans has recorded a significant increase in sales in the first half of 2017. With deliveries of 190,200 vehicles in all, the Vans division of Daimler surpassed the previous record set last year by eight percent (previous year...

First eCanter from Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) recently celebrated the start of production of the world’s first all-electric light-duty truck – the Fuso eCanter. The commemorative event was held at Fuso’s plant in Tramagal, Portugal, where eCanters for the...

Imperial Logistics goes the extra mile for rebranded Italtile

Reflecting Imperial Logistics’ commitment to forging true partnerships that drive clients’ competitiveness along every link in their supply chain, the group has invested in a fleet of branded vehicles to match the new corporate identity of long-standing client, Italtile. The...

FC Porto enjoys the comfort on a double-decker

The MAN Bus Modification Center has fitted out the new team bus for the FCPorto soccer team. In the NEOPLAN Skyliner, the talented players and team can not only travel to their matches in comfort, but also relax before...

Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association works for the responsible and safe transporting of hazardous...

The transporting of hazardous materials poses specific risks that make it essential for hauliers and logistics service providers to have management systems in place to identify and control these risks. Failure to do so can cause harm to people, animals,...

Mercedes-Benz South Africa recognises its commercial vehicles dealers

Daimler Trucks & Buses (comprising of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Freightliner, FUSO Trucks and Buses, Mercedes-Benz Bus & Coach and Western Star) and Mercedes-Benz Vans, both subsidiaries of Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA), rewarded its most stellar commercial vehicles dealers for 2016...