Serco wins new order for Pharmaceutical bodies
In December Serco completed 54 refrigerated truck bodies for Virtual Logistics a division of Adcock Ingram, a new customer to Serco– which the leading healthcare company will use to transport its pharmaceuticals to various parts of South Africa. The...
Bosch plans electro-mobility unit
Bosch plans to leverage its dominant market position in combustion engine technology to become the leading supplier of zero-emissions solutions for electric vehicle manufacturers.
According to a report in Automotive News Europe, the world’s largest supplier of auto parts has...
Unroadworthy trucks impounded in Mpumalanga
The RMI notes with concern the state of non-roadworthy and unlicensed heavy vehicles in operation on South Africa’s roads, highlighted by a recent report of four trucks and trailers being impounded in Mpumalanga.
The vehicles were taken off the road...
VW Commercial vehicles achieve positive sales growth
From January to the end of October, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles delivered 410,900 vehicles to customers worldwide. This represents an increase of 5.1 per cent compared with the same period last year.
In Western Europe, vehicle deliveries increased by 2.6 per...
We need to take better care of our truck drivers
In 2017, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) reported 1,270 fatalities linked to trucks. Despite making up just 0.36% of registered vehicles in SA, trucks account for 11% of road crash fatalities.
Why? A road safety awareness event run by...
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...
Cummins awarded $4.5-million grant to develop plug-in hybrid Class 6 truck
Cummins have been awarded a $4.5-million grant from the United States Department of Energy dedicated to the development of a Class 6 commercial plug-in hybrid vehicle – with the aim being the reduction of fuel consumption by at least...
Mercedes-Benz Bus & Coach Southern Africa introduces OF-1723 bus chassis
Mercedes-Benz Bus & Coach Southern Africa have unveiled their latest offering, the OF 1723 bus chassis. This product is geared to offer a reliable, durable and value for money alternative in the commuter bus segment.
Launched in a tough economic time...
ALCO-Safe launches Alcontrol breathalyser for voluntary alcohol testing
A local mining company is introducing voluntary alcohol testing in an effort to empower employees to make their own decision about whether or not to clock in for work if they test positive. ALCO-Safe, a leading provider of alcohol...
Mercedes-Benz Trucks launches new Actros in South Africa
Reliability, efficiency and safety are the three core characteristics that define the new Mercedes-Benz Actros. With over 25,000 vehicles sold in South Africa since it was introduced to the market in 1998, the Actros family has long been the...
