Tata Ultra has class-leading credentials
In South Africa’s truck market, the Tata brand is perceived to punch well above its weight – and no model more so than the recently launched Ultra, which competes in the 4,5- to 5,5-ton segment.
Described by Harneet Luther, CEO...
Isuzu Extra-Heavies ensure growth in specialist segment
Isuzu Motors South Africa enhances the range of Isuzu extra-heavy gross vehicle mass (GVM) models from 16,5-ton to 35-ton GVM with the launch of the Isuzu FY-Series 8 X 4 models into the South African market.
Long-haul rigs operating at...
Stop-start technology – make sure your battery keeps up
Within the next few years, almost all newly-manufactured cars (90%) will have built-in functionality that can contribute to a cleaner environment. Stop-start technology reduces fuel consumption and harmful emissions by reducing the amount of time the engine spends idling,...
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro supports local production
When Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality needed to upgrade its existing fire-fighting fleet, it procured these tough fire-fighting machines right on its door step.
Locally built at Isuzu Motors South Africa's Port Elizabeth truck plant, the Isuzu FXZ 26-360 6x4 fitted...
Daimler Trucks & Buses unveils Selec-Trucks Zambia
Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa, under the banner of Southern Cross (the only official distributor of Daimler commercial vehicles, including Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Buses and Vans, FUSO Trucks) today unveiled SelecTrucks Zambia, with its new centre destined to be...
Build It Pinetown makes repeat FAW purchases
Build It Pinetown, one of 350 retail stores in the SPAR Group Ltd South Africa stable, mixes paint, cuts glass and boards, reads business plans and, most importantly, provides home deliveries for its customers.
These deliveries are currently being performed...
Hino dealer staff continue to hone their skills
Hino South Africa may be faring very well in recent comparative evaluations and surveys, but these successes do not mean the company is lifting its foot off the accelerator or growing complacent. Instead it continues to use a number...
Volvo Trucks provides autonomous transport solution to Brønnøy Kalk AS
Volvo Trucks has just signed a landmark agreement with Brønnøy Kalk AS in Norway to provide its first commercial autonomous solution transporting limestone from an open pit mine to a nearby port.
The solution for Brønnøy Kalk AS consists of...
Mahindra Pik Up offers unbeatable value with Karoo Limited Edition
Mahindra South Africa is celebrating the first six months of local vehicle production as well as its sales growth in the South African market with a limited "Karoo" Edition of its popular Pik Up Double Cab.
The Karoo Edition...
Ultra-compact but Big-hearted
What’s in a name? When you’re talking bakkies and the name includes the word “Dropside”, it means more than meets the eye...
If you’ve got goods to move and you want to supercharge the process and maximise efficiency, a bakkie...
