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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
