Ford to build Ranger Raptor in South Africa
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa have announced that it is investing R3-billion ($220-million) to expand production capacity at its South African manufacturing operations in order to meet growing local and international demand for the trend-setting Ford Ranger.
Along with the...
Vehicle crime ramps up towards end of year
Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for the period July to December 2023 reveal an increase in the volume of vehicle crime during the last half of the year, with a peak in November during ‘silly season’ – namely, shopping events...
Hino supports Brake & Tyre Watch
Hino South Africa recently played a major role in a Brake and Tyre Watch event held in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal.
Partnering with Hino Pinetown and a number of transport associates, the company invited some of its fleet customers to attend the...
Trials for hybrid electric-drive tandem trailer
In what is regarded as an industry first, a team from American engineering conglomerate Hyliion Inc has developed a hybrid electric-drive trailer tandem which promises transport operators substantial fuel savings and a quick return on investment.
The unit captures energy...
DAF named International Truck of the Year 2018
Babcock’s commitment to delivering to the highest standards was again highlighted recently when, amidst stiff competition, DAF Trucks was awarded the prestigious International Truck of the Year 2018 accolade for its new XF and CF series. Named as making the...
Imperial & Stellenbosch University collaborate on real-world challenges
Imperial has embarked on a high-level collaboration with Stellenbosch University (SU) to address real-world problems related to healthcare, as well as climate change in Africa. Imperial recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University to...
Strong demand for Hino trucks with automatic transmission
The fully automatic transmissions available as an option on Hino trucks in South Africa are proving very popular with customers. Launched first in the 300 range, in 2015, it is now available on most models in the new, Hino...
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves in cinemas 31 March
A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves...
Embrace cross-border e-commerce, says DHL
Cross-border retail volumes are predicted to increase at an annual average rate of 25% between 2015 and 2020
Cross border e-commerce continues to provide significant growth opportunities for retailers and manufacturers with an international online product offering. According to a...
Atlas Copco teams up with Coastal Ghost to clean up SA’s beaches!
As an
environmentally conscious company, Atlas Copco avidly supports initiatives that
promote a cleaner and more sustainable environment. Upon hearing about the
Coastal Ghost initiative to clean 2,780 km of South Africa’s beaches and coastline on RSG radio,
Atlas Copco was...
