Without Well-Maintained Roads, South Africa Stops
The Road Freight Association (RFA) is deeply concerned at the deteriorating state of South Africa’s roads and the severe consequences of this. In a recently-released report titled “South Africa’s Road Construction Industry – A Regional Look” by...
Diversification the new normal in supply chains post COVID-19
The financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic on local supply-chain markets is still unknown although early indications are that it is harrowing. With the country sliding into its third recession since 1994 – growth contracted by 1,4%...
Proposed new automotive Code of Conduct will be catastrophic for Motor Industry
According to Mark Dommisse, National Chairperson of the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA), the proposed new Code of Conduct will have significant negative implications for the industry and a requirement for shared thinking is critical.
"NADA and its members fully...
Serco displays custom building skills
Serco has once again reinforced its high quality custom building capability by producing two fully-equipped trailers for use as mobile learner driver license test centres.
The 12,5m-long trailers were built for PCubed (Pty) Ltd, and are currently being used in Mpumalanga...
MAN to present a new low-floor bus
At this year's World Expo in Astana, Kazakhstan, MAN Truck & Bus will be presenting the first low-floor city bus with CNG drive for Central Asia.
Gas engines are playing an important role across the globe on the road to...
Willard Batteries sponsors Border2beach Cycle Tour In aid of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness
Willard Batteries is sponsoring the
Border2Beach Psycle Tour with some of the proceeds to be used to train 10
specialist dementia nurses and the other towards the purchase of Willard
Batteries branded cyclist clothing. The cycling event began on 24...
Volvo Trucks opens new Alrode dealership
Volvo Trucks has opened a dedicated service and parts dealership in Alrode, Gauteng, bringing the company’s dealer footprint to 20 outlets across the country.
Strategically positioned within the industrial area, the Alrode dealership is easily accessible from major roads, including...
The silent driving danger
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a well-publicised challenge which South Africans are continually encouraged to avoid. There is, however, another more difficult to detect challenge to reducing road accidents which is just as dangerous. Driving after using...
Isuzu Truck South Africa once again top Japanese OEM
Since inception in 2006, Isuzu Truck South Africa’s aim has been to be the leading Japanese truck manufacturer in the country.
It achieved its aim in 2013, taking market leadership in its segment by selling of 4 019 units. Success...
Fords heavy truck division creates ‘Safe Cap’
Ford Brazil’s Heavy Truck division has developed an innovative technology to help truck drivers ride more safely and avoid a common situation that happens during their trip routines: travel fatigue. The Safe Cap looks like a common hat at...
