NGVs: The growth in popularity
Running a vehicle on Compressed Natural Gas is a novice concept for many South Africans. Although Natural Gas filling stations have been active since 2014, there is an inherent love affair amongst South African’s for petrol and...
SABOA calls on the Department of Transport to consider a more progressive National Transport...
At the 2018 SABOA Conference and Exhibition in July, Professor Jackie Walters, Strategic Advisor for the Southern African Bus Operators Association (SABOA), highlighted a number of important areas which needed to be covered in the Draft White Paper on...
FAW reports satisfying 2016
FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA enjoyed a memorable 2016, achieving a number of milestones. During the past three years the company has invested over $100-million in its Coega-based plant which, in August, saw its 2 000th truck roll off the...
Not all mineral oils are equal
As technology has evolved many of us drive high-performance masterpieces today that would have been unimaginable just a generation ago. However, in South Africa there are still many vehicles, not least in the older taxi and lower...
Procurement becoming evermore powerful in SA logistics/supply chain
There simply is no understating the value of procurement professionals to a business.
As the teams responsible for securing suppliers, they actively put their companies in a more competitive position to make them sustainable...
SPAR commends driver safety solution
VSc Solutions has received one of the coveted Spar Supplier of the Year awards for a solution that improved driver safety and fleet efficiency.
“Our service to our customers is very dependent on the quality of the service delivered by...
Katlehong Engineering School set to address skills shortage
The newly launched Engineering School of Specialisation in
Katlehong is set to address the skills shortage and unemployment through public
private partnership. Launched on 20 August, by Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza
Lesufi, the school focuses on manufacturing, transport and logistics.
Daimler commercial vehicles take home gold, for the fifth year in a row
Numbers never lie and the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Dealer Satisfaction Index Awards have proven this, as Daimler commercial vehicles took home the lion's share of accolades at this year's awards. The NADA awards are aimed at publicly...
AARTO and its effect on fleet owners and operators
For the last 18 years, the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act, 1998 (AARTO) points demerit system has been delayed due to various reasons, including a pending feasibility study and assessment of technological requirements. In April 2016, Chief...
Mercedes-Benz Vans sets up joint venture with US start-up Via
Mercedes-Benz Vans is entering the ride-sharing sector. To this end, the van division of Daimler AG is setting up a joint venture with the US startup company Via.
Daimler Mobility Services additionally joins in as a strategic investor in Via....
