Fuso’s FJ powers in
Daimler’s Fuso range has been extended in South Africa with the launch of the FJ 16-230 – a truck that is suited for medium to heavy duty applications. Ryan de Smidt reports
Produced at Daimler’s Commercial Vehicles plant in Chennai,...
DAF launches new generation CF and XF trucks
DAF has introduced to the international market its latest range of CF and XF trucks which feature engine innovations, new drivelines and aerodynamic optimisations.
According to a statement released by the company, the revisions have resulted in a 7% decrease...
DAF Trucks on the up
Proving its performance and efficiency in pure numbers alone, the DAF XF 105.460 has firmly secured itself as the best current long-distance truck tractor in the South African transport market.
The DAF XF 105.460’s outstanding fuel consumption was one of...
Scania and Northvolt partner for heavy vehicle electrification
Scania and Northvolt have jointly agreed to develop and commercialise battery cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles. Scania today announces that it is investing EUR 10 million in the partnership to enhance further development and support the establishment of...
Ficosa developed intelligent rear-view mirror
Multinational research, development, and production corporation Ficosa have developed an intelligent rear-view mirror dubbed the IRMS.
As a top-tier provider of high technology vision, safety, and connectivity devices, Ficosa have developed the product as a result of its alliance with...
Toyota announces intention to begin sales of fuel cell buses
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced its intention to begin sales of fuel cell buses (FC buses) under the Toyota brand from early 2017.
Developed by Toyota and Hino Motors, the engine makes use of hydrogen technology, and has been adopted...
More than 2,3-million kilometres and still going strong!
"Two Bar" is the fitting nickname for Namlog's Hino 500-Series 1324 freight carrier that has covered more than 2.3-million kilometres since it was purchased new in 2009. It certainly carries its age well and does not look like a...
New VP of Mercedes-Benz Vans Southern Africa
Mercedes-Benz has appointed Nadia Trimmel as vice-president of its Vans Division. She replaces Nicolette Lambrechts, who in January takes up an appointment at Mercedes-Benz Vans in Canada.
Trimmel joined Mercedes-Benz in 2014 as National Sales Manager of the Vans Division....
Sprinter set to become an essential business tool
At a sneak preview of the new Sprinter in Stuttgart Germany, Mercedes-Benz showcased how the best-selling van is set to lead the large van segment into a new era.
Its internet connectivity, unique scalability, silent electric drives and individual hardware...
Road transport into a future clouded by the Coronavirus
Broadening its product range and striving to be first out of the blocks to take advantage of business opportunities are among positive developments which have occurred at South African truck and trailer body building company Serco in...
