New Volvo 7900 Electric offers greater range and flexibility
Volvo Buses is now launching a new version of its all-electric bus, the Volvo 7900 Electric. With significantly extended range and more charging options, the new Volvo 7900 Electric offers bus operators even greater flexibility.
Battery capacity, in particular, has...
40 years and counting
40 years and counting
Building relationships and tankers since 1976
Established in 1976, Tank Clinic began as a general repair and refurbishment business, servicing the broad tanker industry and oil companies across South Africa.
Having built a solid reputation as one of...
Volvo Trucks launches four new ranges
Volvo Trucks South Africa has introduced four new truck ranges to the local market, with a strong focus on the driver environment, safety and productivity. The launch of the four new-generation extra heavy commercial trucks; the Volvo...
SABOA encourages all Bus and Coach operators to become RTMS-Certified
Considering that improved safety, operational efficiency and reduced road crashes are just some of the benefits recorded by those who have implemented the Road Transport Management System (RTMS), the Southern African Bus Operators Association (SABOA) would like to appeal...
Caterpillar to close five U.S-based plants
Caterpillar in the U.S.A has announced plans to close five of its American-based plants, retrenching around 820 workers as part of the company’s restricting process in response to tough market conditions. The announced staff reductions accumulate to less than...
Have a heart for South African truck drivers
How many heavy-duty truck and bus drivers – Code C1 to Code EC – are there in South Africa? The latest stats, according to eNaTIS, indicate there are 4,9 million licensed heavy-duty drivers. The heavy-duty vehicle population is only...
Truck market gains more ground
The August truck market improved by 5.3% on July’s performance to conclude the month on 2 227 units.
This is according to the latest results released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), Associated Motor Holdings (AMH)...
Caring for the community
Hino Knights is an elite group of salespeople within the brand’s dealer network who not only excel at their jobs, but who make meaningful contributions to the communities in which they operate.
Launched in 2011, the group comprises 10 Hino...
Mercedes-Benz trucks now with Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay is now available in conjunction with the Multimedia Radio Touch radio system in the current models of the Mercedes-Benz Actros, Antos and Arcos. The system allows the driver to safely and conveniently use an iPhone and a...
Speed in a Suit has a winner
TruckX 2018 saw the staging of the annual SA Express Parcel Association (SAEPA) Speed in a Suit competition sponsored by CarTrack and Fiat. The winner of this year’s challenge was Steven Saffy with Mark Scott and Eddie Vosloo coming...
