Following the resignation of one of its senior executives, Volkswagen Truck & Bus and MAN Truck & Bus is undergoing a reshuffle of top management which will become effective from next month. Josef Schelchshorn who, for personal reasons, has quit...

George Mienie has an interesting theory about what sells a used truck. “It has got to tell a story,” he says. “People prefer to engage with compelling stories more than data. Buyers are psychological beings – they love an...

Less than five years after its introduction to India, Daimler’s BharatBenz truck has sold more than 50 000 units. In addition, the plant at which it is made has exported a further 10 000 trucks to other markets. A spokesman for the...

Action packed and adrenalin filled, TruckX 2017 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit promises fast delivery of a wealth of information, insights and excitement for transport operators, fleet managers, logistics providers and anyone with an interest in efficient mobility. Incorporating...

FAW, Hino and Nissan were among South Africa’s vehicle manufacturers who went big at the recent NAMPO agricultural show in Bothaville FAW trucks are popular choices for members of the agricultural community – and the number of FAW owners in...

MAN Truck & Bus chose last month’s SABOA Conference and Expo to showcase its next generation Lion’s Explorer bus with bodywork produced at the company’s assembly plant in Olifantsfontein. According to a company statement, the MAN brand has dominated the...

Fuso has expanded its range of workhorses by introducing the FJ 26-280C, a locally-assembled, heavy-duty truck aimed primarily at the construction sector Capable, efficient, tough on the outside but comfortable on the inside – that’s the verdict regarding Daimler’s recently...

Having the right insurance cover has never been more important, since the recent downgrade of South Africa’s bonds to junk status signals tough times ahead, says Morné Stoltz, Head of Business Insurance at MiWay The recent downgrade of South Africa’s...

Tony Smallwood, executive head of Vodacom IoT, will deliver one of the keynote addresses at this year’s TruckX Conference and Expo to be held on July 12 and 13 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit near Johannesburg. TruckX, sponsored by...

The South African subsidiary of Great Wall Motors (GWM) has undergone a name change. Now fully controlled by its Chinese parent, the local company has been re-registered as Haval Motors South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Since establishing itself in the country...