Renault Trucks revives Iranian link
Renault Trucks Europe has revived its partnership with Iranian importer Arya Diesel Motors. An agreement will see the brand’s T-Series models assembled in Iran, with C- and K-Series trucks exported to the country. The agreement covers distribution and after-sales...
Mercedes-Benz tops Brazilian truck sales charts
Despite difficult economic trading conditions in Brazil and declining demand for vehicles, Daimler subsidiary Mercedes-Benz last year increased its market share in the country’s truck, bus and van divisions.
For the period January to November, the brand’s trucks topped the...
All change at MBSA
German automotive giant Daimler has announced the appointment of Andreas Engling as CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA). He replaces Arno van der Merwe, 44, who, in April, will take up the reigns as president and CEO of Daimler’s...
Hino aims to continue reliability record in Dakar 2017
Hino will be entering two trucks in the 2017 Dakar Rally in South America, aiming to extend its record of 26 consecutive finishes in the gruelling, 9 000km-long event. Additionally, for the eighth consecutive time, the manufacturer has its sights...
FAW marks a successful 2016
FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA has had a successful year, notching up a number of milestones.
In August, the company produced its 2 000th truck at its Coega assembly plant near Port Elizabeth and, more recently, it exported its 200th truck into...
Showing entrepreneurial flair
Entrepreneurs are regarded as important cogs in the business chain – particularly in emerging economies. Commercial vehicle manufacturer Hino recognises that fact and, through its extensive dealer network, has worked to foster relationships with those who display entrepreneurial spirit.
One...
Toyota tops NAAMSA charts
For the 11th consecutive month Toyota topped South Africa’s new vehicle sales charts, in November delivering 10 088 vehicles to customers. Foremost among the models was the company’s LDV, the Hilux, which notched up 2 492 units. It was followed by...
Volkswagen ramps up Brazilian investment
Over the next five years, Volkswagen’s Truck and Bus Division will invest $447,3-million (about R6,3-billion) in modernising its Brazilian plant at Resende and renewing its product portfolio.
Andreas Renschler, CEO of Volkswagen Truck & Bus, said the Latin American region...
Isuzu truck technology partners with Dairy Day
Following negotiations with Isuzu which started in February, dairy producer Dairy Day recently took delivery of a refrigerated fleet of 50 trucks. The deal involved the trade-in of 45 trucks, with WesBank supplying the finance.
The new fleet’s cargo bodies...
Refined workhorse
Tata’s 207DI EX2 single-cab bakkie has been given a new lease on life with several visual and practical enhancements. The exterior sees bold decals along the sides and bonnet, in addition to revised wheel covers. Moreover, a cab protector...
