Ford tests electric commercial van
As part of London’s efforts to lower vehicle emissions in the city, Ford has made available for test purposes a fleet of 20 plug-in hybrid vans for use by commercial operators.
The project will see Ford teaming up with the...
Award for Iveco’s Stralis NP
Iveco’s Stralis NP – the first natural gas-powered truck for long haul operations – has been voted “Project of the Year” at the European Gas Awards of Excellence 2017 at the annual European Gas Conference in Vienna, Austria.
“We are...
Isuzu Truck South Africa once again top Japanese OEM
Since inception in 2006, Isuzu Truck South Africa’s aim has been to be the leading Japanese truck manufacturer in the country.
It achieved its aim in 2013, taking market leadership in its segment by selling of 4 019 units. Success...
Re-ignition of economy needed to lift truck sales
According to a market analysis by Rory Schulz, marketing director of UD Trucks Southern Africa, the commercial vehicle market is expected to grow marginally during 2017, his forecast being 28 998 units.
He says a slight increase in GDP is expected,...
MAN opts for Recaro
Seat supplier Adient has announced that its Recaro division has won a significant contract with MAN Truck & Bus.
Though specifics of the supply contract have not been disclosed, from 2020 Recaro will incrementally begin supplying high quality commercial vehicle...
Kamaz claims Dakar gold
Russian rally driver Eduard Nikolaev of the Kamaz-Master truck team claimed gold in the Truck category of this year’s Dakar Rally – marking his second Dakar win after taking the podium’s top step in 2013.
“I am overflowing with emotions,”...
FAW reports satisfying 2016
FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA enjoyed a memorable 2016, achieving a number of milestones. During the past three years the company has invested over $100-million in its Coega-based plant which, in August, saw its 2 000th truck roll off the...
Scania takes platoon lead
Scania is designing the world’s first full-scale autonomous truck platooning operations, based on its own advanced technology. The platoon will make use of public roads while transporting containers between port terminals in Singapore.
The aim is to organise convoys of...
Dakar 2017 Stage 9 cancelled, truck division a close affair
With this week’s Stage 9 of the Dakar Rally having been cancelled due to a rockslide, the contest for supremacy in the truck division remained tight, with a mere two minutes and 20 seconds separating the top three competitors.
The...
Actros in a million
A Mercedes-Benz Actros – equipped with the millionth V6 diesel engine produced at the company’s plant in Mannheim, Germany -- has been bought by Russian freight operator KonTrans. The truck will be used to transport groceries across Eastern Europe.
At...
