Re-ignition of economy needed to lift truck sales
According to a market analysis by Rory Schulz, marketing director of UD Trucks Southern Africa, the commercial vehicle market is expected to grow marginally during 2017, his forecast being 28 998 units.
He says a slight increase in GDP is expected,...
Ctrack sponsors communications technology for Cape 2 Rio contender
Vehicle tracking solutions provider Ctrack, part of Inseego Corp, is providing satellite communications technology to Raymarine Regardless, a yacht that’s competing in the Cape2Rio Race which starts in Cape Town on New Year’s Day.
The technology will enable the crew,...
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...
Zero emissions from eTruck
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is planning customer trials of its small series, heavy-duty eTruck for short-radius distribution. Part of Daimler Trucks’ electric vehicle initiative, the trial involves handing over the new trucks to selected customers from different industry sectors throughout Europe.
Mercedes-Benz...
Junk status and business
Having the right insurance cover has never been more important, since the recent downgrade of South Africa’s bonds to junk status signals tough times ahead, says Morné Stoltz, Head of Business Insurance at MiWay
The recent downgrade of South Africa’s...
Volvo Trucks Heavy Haulage offer
Volvo Truck’s I-shift with crawler gears offers a flexibility that allows fleet owners to say yes to more jobs. The world class automated gearbox with one or two crawler gears and the added option of extra reverse gears offers...
Doing good business while doing good
One of the leading challenges
faced by the South African mining industry is to ensure that compliance,
efficiency and safety standards are adequately met.
In
2015, The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) made amendments to Chapter 8...
Decarbonising South Africa’s Transport Sector
Michelin has recently launched its latest research - Unlocking the Power Of TCO: A Fleet Manager’s Guide to Efficiency and Sustainability – an industry first aimed at shifting the mindsets of South African transporters to run more...
Isuzu Trucks offers genuine parts at reduced cost
“The advantage of having Isuzu genuine OEM parts fitted in the truck in the event of a breakdown is that the same parts that were used to build the truck are fitted, thus prolonging the life cycle of the vehicle.”
It...
Serco builds show trailer for Joburg Theatre
Joburg Theatre wanted to get more exposure for their shows by taking them to the people - especially those folk from disadvantaged backgrounds - thus allowing them easier access to theatre productions.
The aim was for audiences in remote areas...
