Mercedes-Benz launches new, fully connected, Sprinter
Mercedes‑Benz have lifted the covers off their latest generation Sprinter model. With the new edition of the bestseller, Mercedes‑Benz Vans now marks the start of the digital age in this vehicle segment. As the first fully connected integral system solution,...
Rallycross Champion Mattias Ekström takes over MAN TGX D38
The reigning World Rallycross Champion and DTM driver Mattias Ekström is relying on a new MAN TGX D38 for the race logistics of his RX team, EKS. Ekström personally picked up the fully-equipped 18.580 at the MAN Truck Forum...
KZN Hino Truck dealer modest about his achievement
Pretesh Singh, the dealer principal of Hino Pietermaritzburg, a member of the Bidvest McCarthy Group, may be quietly spoken and modest, but he is nevertheless justifiably proud of the achievement of his dealership in coming out top in the...
O-UNIVERSE grows as OMODA adds dedicated support team
OMODA has added two new divisions to its fast-growing South African team.
Called O-SUPPORT and O-MAINTENANCE, the new divisions have been added to the OMODA office less than one month after the successful launch...
Daimler and Merc join forces with Gift of the Givers Foundation
On 30 July 2021, Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa (DTBSA) collaborated with the Gift of the Givers Foundation with a donation of R500,000 in the form of food parcels to alleviate the current food shortage crisis....
Renault Trucks revives Iranian link
Renault Trucks Europe has revived its partnership with Iranian importer Arya Diesel Motors. An agreement will see the brand’s T-Series models assembled in Iran, with C- and K-Series trucks exported to the country. The agreement covers distribution and after-sales...
Continental signs collaborative agreement with Caterpillar
Continental and Caterpillar have signed an agreement to equip Cat Off-Highway-Trucks (model series 770 to 775) with Continental RDT-Master tyres in sizes 18.00R33, 21.00R33 and 24.00R35. The agreement will also see the two companies collaborate on the design of...
BHL repurchase proves FAW’s reputation for reliability
For the cynics and the doubters here’s proof that there are massive opportunities for transport business in Africa.
An operator who has successfully done business for over 20 years in Africa now – Buks van Rensburg, Managing Director of Buks...
MAN promises sweet dreams on double-decker
MAN’s Bus Modification Centre (BMC), in conjunction with the company’s subsidiary, NEOPLAN, has modified a touring bus for a German transport firm.
Though from the outside the vehicle appears to be a standard double-decker NEOPLAN Skyliner, the interior has been...
Second time’s a charm for Highway Hero Maartin Langeveld
2018 category winner trumps 3 000+
competitors for R100 000 grand prize
Last year, Maartin Langeveld came within a whisker of
winning the richest prize in South African trucking. This year, against even
greater odds, he proved...
