The Volvo FH remains a best seller in South Africa
A unique driver focus, and a truly revolutionary cab paved the way for the instant success of the Volvo FH when launched in 1993. It was also the most technically advanced truck of its time. A quarter of a...
SKF Kenya relocates
SKF Kenya Ltd. recently relocated to new premises in a bid to increase efficiency, pass better value on to SKF Authorised Distributors and improve its service offering to customers. “It is our objective to add value to...
Old Mutual Insure supports Free State Agriculture’s fire response
Old Mutual has provided 10 diesel tank trailers to help fight fires devastating the heart of South Africa’s agricultural economy. Veldfires spread quickly during the dry winter months and cause major damage every year.
Truck World Canada breaks attendance records
Truck World – Canada’s largest trucking trade show – attracted 18 820 visitors this year, breaking several attendance records in the process.
Over 14 860 visitors walked through the doors of Toronto’s International Centre from 14-16 April, interacting with 3958 exhibitor representatives...
Ford invests in SA manufacturing for all-new Ranger
Ford Motor Company recently announced an investment of US$1.05 billion (R15.8 billion) in its South African manufacturing operations – marking the biggest investment in Ford’s 97-year history in South Africa. It also represents one of the largest-ever...
Continental Tyre SA welcomes new GM for manufacturing
Continental Tyre South Africa has appointed JJ Dowling as its new general manager of manufacturing at its Port Elizabeth plant; replacing former GM, Wayne Brown, who is moving to a position at Continental Tyre in the United States.
Dowling is...
Challenge accepted! Super Carry beats the odds
The challenge - drive 750 km with a load of 750 kg on R750 worth of fuel with a Suzuki Super Carry.
This challenge, dubbed the #SuperCarry750 challenge, was conceived when the team at Suzuki Auto South Africa decided to...
Imperial digs into community development project
Imperial is proud to partner with Trails South Africa, a non-profit company engaged in developing an adventure tourist network in South Africa, on its Trails Western Cape project. This is the first in a series of trails...
Autonomous Mercedes-Benz trucks hit the road in Truck Platooning Challenge
Following the European Truck Platooning Challenge, German automotive and truck manufacturer Daimler announced that three digitally connected and self driving Mercedes-Benz trucks had begun a successful convoy journey from the German city of Stuttgart to Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
The...
Theft on the move: How to safeguard goods and personnel in transit
With a spike in thefts from delivery vehicles causing havoc across the country, fleet owners and operators are looking for solutions to safeguard life and property.
Incidents of theft from delivery vehicles are occurring nationwide and seem to be increasing....
