Isuzu’s PE plant gears up for Next Gen D-MAX
Upgrades and modifications to the Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) production plant in Port Elizabeth are currently underway, gearing up for the production of the seventh generation Isuzu D-MAX bakkie.
Late last year...
Goodyear selects VI-grade driving simulators to increase product development capabilities
The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company will enhance its product
development capabilities with the purchase of new VI-grade driving simulators,
including a dynamic model, a first for tyre manufacturers.
Goodyear has selected a COMPACT Simulator recently...
14-seater Hiace re-introduced due to popular demand
Following the
release of the all-new Quantum in May last year (sporting the new semi-bonnet
design), Toyota South Africa has made the decision to re-introduce the 14-seater
version of the previous-generation people carrier under the Hiace nameplate.
Ford Ranger Wins Coveted International Pick-up Award
The Ford Ranger has won the 2020 International Pick-up Award
(IPUA) at a special gala ceremony held in Lyon, France. The win for the Ranger
was the second for Ford with the Blue Oval also clinching the title for...
Isuzu invests R1.2bn in SA
Today Isuzu Motors of Japan confirmed that it will be
investing R1.2 billion into the next generation bakkie programme in South
Africa, while an additional total local content value of R2.8 billion will be
generated through the lifecycle of the programme.
Isuzu plant tours grow in popularity
From
rugby players to ministers, from Karoo primary school learners to sub-Sahara
African (SSA) vehicle buyers - everyone is interested in exactly how an Isuzu
bakkie and truck is built.
Isuzu
Motors South Africa is one of three...
Volvo Trucks helps customers improve cashflow
Volvo Trucks is now introducing the Volvo Flexi-Gold Contract – a new usage-based service contract where monthly fees are aligned with actual mileage. This means hauliers have greater flexibility to adapt their operations to market conditions and...
Business-implementation teams a competitive advantage for local logistics firms
South
Africa’s logistics industry is weathering a storm, with local firms turning to innovation
in all its forms to create sustainability. Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL) is
one example, facing down market volatility, a skills shortage and a
crumbling road infrastructure by...
UD Trucks debuts all-new Quon range in South Africa
UD Trucks Corp launched its high-level technology all-new Quon extra heavy range in South Africa, to meet diversifying demand in the country. Featuring eight derivatives, the Euro 5 level range is aimed at bringing leading-edge innovation that...
Bakwena partners for Women’s Month with Pinkdrive for breast, prostate & testicular cancer campaign
August is Women’s Month and Bakwena N1N4 has for
the seventh year partnered with PinkDrive and the Department of
Health to raise awareness around breast, testicular and
prostate cancer in communities adjacent to the Platinum Highway
in North West Province.