DAF launches new generation CF and XF trucks
DAF has introduced to the international market its latest range of CF and XF trucks which feature engine innovations, new drivelines and aerodynamic optimisations.
According to a statement released by the company, the revisions have resulted in a 7% decrease...
Big Leap In Technology For Hino’s New 700 Series
Hino South Africa has launched an all-new 700 Series to complete its local truck range. The original 700 Series of extra-heavy trucks was introduced to the local market in 2004 and underwent an upgrade and equipment enhancement...
Safety first from Volvo Trucks SA
Emphasising its continued commitment to safety, Volvo Trucks South Africa has made an investment of R6,5-million at its Durban SKD manufacturing plant to allow for the installation and calibration of selected safety features that were previously not available locally.
“Volvo...
Daimler Trucks North America partners with Zonar Telematics on remote programming offering
Daimler Trucks North America have partnered with telematics corporation Zonar to offer customers over-the-air engine programming.
By offering unique applications and solutions, Zonar have developed a system whereby a variety of parameters such as speed limiter settings will be programmable...
Opel Combo coming to SA in March 2019
Opel just announced that their range of Combo commercial vehicles will be brought to South Africa in early 2019. And, as if that wasn't good enough news, the Opel Combo Cargo has received the coveted IVOTY (International Van of...
GWM undergoes a name change
The South African subsidiary of Great Wall Motors (GWM) has undergone a name change. Now fully controlled by its Chinese parent, the local company has been re-registered as Haval Motors South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Since establishing itself in the country...
FAW South Africa puts pedal to the medal
A 12-member FAW Trucks cycling team, sponsored by FAW South Africa, successfully completed the gruelling 25th Coronation Double Century (CDC) cycle race on 25 November this year.
Owned by the Pedal Power Association, the annual CDC is the grand-daddy of...
New OMNITRAC Mixed Service Truck Tyre Range from Goodyear
Goodyear is launching a brand new mixed service truck tyre range offering optimal damage resistance and longer service life than previous Goodyear mixed service tyres. The new OMNITRAC range features new DuraShield technology and combines excellent robustness with enhanced...
Cummins announces acquisition of energy storage technology
Cummins Inc. today announced that it is acquiring the assets of Brammo, Inc., which designs and develops battery packs for mobile and stationary applications. Adding Brammo’s battery pack expertise and resources is an important milestone in Cummins’ efforts to...
What to do if you’re first on the scene
Being in an accident is something we all do our best to prevent, but it is far less easy to take precautions against inadvertently becoming part of one. Bearing witness to or being the first to arrive at an...
