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%...
Thule accessories now available through Wesbank’s Wshop
Adding Thule travel accessories to a car has just become a whole lot easier and now existing WesBank account holders can purchase the famous Swedish brand through the WShop – the finance company’s on-line retail portal.
With its “Bring Your...
Ford Revolutionises One-Ton Van Productivity With New Transit Custom
Ford South Africa has commenced the introduction of the new Transit Custom commercial vehicle range with the launch of the Base Long Wheelbase Van initially, with additional derivatives to follow later this year.
The...
Mercedes-Benz trucks now with Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay is now available in conjunction with the Multimedia Radio Touch radio system in the current models of the Mercedes-Benz Actros, Antos and Arcos. The system allows the driver to safely and conveniently use an iPhone and a...
Scania launches a range of city trucks
The L-series will soon be making its debut in Scania’s new truck generation offering for city and urban environments.
The L-series is in its element in a city and the surrounding area, regardless of whether this involves applications in distribution,...
Mercedes-Benz Bus & Coach Southern Africa introduces OF-1723 bus chassis
Mercedes-Benz Bus & Coach Southern Africa have unveiled their latest offering, the OF 1723 bus chassis. This product is geared to offer a reliable, durable and value for money alternative in the commuter bus segment.
Launched in a tough economic time...
Suzuki’s little workhorse
There’s more to Suzuki’s Super Carry than meets the eye. Ryan de Smidt reports
Suzuki’s 11th-generation Super Carry is set to infiltrate the South African light commercial vehicle (LCV) market in a big way. In my view the bakkie represents...
Transportation and Logistics Sector Risk Outlook
The transportation and logistics industry has been battling the operational and commercial fallout of multiple global crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical conflicts. Because of the industry’s significance for the global economy, risks and challenges facing...
Hino SA shines in two competitive surveys
Hino South Africa, driven by its very successful global Total Support programme, has recently achieved excellent results in two, recent competitive surveys.
Importantly Hino has retained its No. 1 position in the combined Scott Byers Competitive Customer Satisfaction Monitor for...
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...
