Toyota in process of recalling 770 000 vehicles
Toyota South Africa has confirmed that it is conducting a recall campaign related to potentially defective Takata airbag inflators. (The Takata recall affects a number of automotive brands worldwide.)
This is not a new recall for Toyota SA, but an...
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...
Don’t get left out in the cold this winter!
“Allow us to take care of your doors and PVC strip curtains’ service requirements before winter is here so that you can focus on your core business,” advises Bram Janssen, Managing Director of door and loading dock solutions specialist,...
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...
OEM aftermarket parts make more ‘cents’ on the road
The heavy transportation sector is the veritable lifeblood of South Africa's economy, with goods transported daily by thousands of trucking fleets on the country's roads. It is therefore the reliability and safety of these heavy transport vehicles upon which...
Isuzu Truck South Africa empowers and opens doors for women in trucking industry
The South African trucking industry has for some time been male-dominated, with little encouragement or opportunities given to women to infiltrate the tight male-dominated industry. Isuzu Truck South Africa aims to shift any misconceptions, negative connotations and stigma mounting...
Hino SA fares well in two recent truck surveys
Hino fared very well in two recent surveys of truck companies in South Africa. These were the Scott Byers Network’s Comparative Customer Satisfaction Monitor (CCSM) and the Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) conducted under the auspices of the National Automobile...
Maintenance is a must for trucks ahead of the festive season
With an increase in spending and a demand on supply over the festive season there’s no doubt that more trucks will be on the road. “Trucks provide a vital service for consumers. Unfortunately, poorly serviced trucks or trucks not...
Triple blow loads additional costs on road transport operators
The recent 30 cents a litre increase in the fuel levy which came into effect on 01 April 2016, another rise in interest rates and the recent consignor/consignee legislation will add more layers of cost on a transport industry...
Mobile Bank
Serco has seen growing demand for its custom designed events vehicles with the latest initiative being a mobile bank to be used as a back-up or disaster relief unit in emergencies.
The vehicle was ordered by a prominent bank for...
