Caterpillar to close five U.S-based plants
Caterpillar in the U.S.A has announced plans to close five of its American-based plants, retrenching around 820 workers as part of the company’s restricting process in response to tough market conditions. The announced staff reductions accumulate to less than...
Toyota Hilux leads sales charts
Retailing 3 369 units, Hilux took overall honours in February as SA’s best-selling vehicle, boosting Toyota South Africa Motor’s (TSAM) total sales tally to 10 264 units. This means that Toyota has once again secured the title of most...
VW Announces R4 bn Investment in Kariega Plant
Volkswagen Group Africa announced a R4 billion investment in its manufacturing plant in Kariega.
The investment will be used to upgrade facilities in various areas in preparation for the addition of a third model...
Isuzu Trucks #ITSAEMPTYTRUCK campaign a great success
With education said to be the most powerful weapon in changing the world, Isuzu Truck South Africa has recently launched the #ITSAEMPTYTRUCK campaign, collecting books in the city of Port Elizabeth.
As a result of Isuzu Trucks involvement with the...
MiX Telematics helps Pindulo VDM gain greater control
Pindulo VDM prides themselves on being able to offer their clients tailor-made solutions across various industries. With more than 400 vehicle combinations at their disposal, they are able to provide intelligent logistics and transport solutions.
Renault widens electric vehicle focus
Groupe Renault has announced the acquisition of French company Power Vehicle Innovation (PVI), with a view to accelerating growth in its light commercial vehicle business.
A statement said PVI – which converts commercial vehicles to run on natural gas or...
e-Commerce resets for growth
While traditional retailers are flocking online, entrepreneurs are making their business start through e-Commerce ventures. As an industry that was already on a growth trajectory, digital platforms provider, Ocean on 76 Group, says that post-Covid trends are...
BSAF proposes closing tyre manufacturing plant in PE
Bridgestone Southern Africa (BSAF) has announced its proposal to close its bias tyre manufacturing plant in Port Elizabeth. This move is fully in line with the recently announced mid-long term business strategy laid out by Bridgestone Corporation...
Volvo Trucks’ continual road safety initiative for children
The initiative, called Stop, Look, Wave is specifically aimed at helping children understand how to best behave around trucks, buses and cars, and to ultimately keep them safe on the roads.
According to the South African Journal of Science, pedestrians...
Transport Company Secures Funding To Expand
DKN Transport, a level 1 B-BBEE contributor with a 30% black female shareholding, has secured funding from The Engen Convoy Fund to enable this proudly South African privately owned company to unlock additional...
