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...
WABCO acquire Laydon Composites
Global commercial vehicle tech company WABCO, have acquired Canadian aerodynamic device producer Laydon Composites Ltd (LCL) for an undisclosed sum.
Based in Oakville Ontario, Laydon Composites generated $25-million in revenue in 2015, and are continuing in advancements in the aerodynamics...
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...
FAW recognises top performers
FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA recently held its annual conference for dealer sales and service representatives, with CEO Jianyu Hao commenting that the platform offered an ideal opportunity to share information on all aspects of the company’s operations in Sub-Saharan...
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...
EX8 Mighty truck boosts Hyundai’s commercial vehicle range
Hyundai Automotive South Africa's commercial vehicle range has received a healthy injection with the launch of the new Mighty EX8 truck, boasting several new features and an industry-leading factory warranty that makes it a formidable contender in its market...
Are you at risk of road rage asks driving expert?
South Africa has some alarming road accident statistics – more than 18 000 people die on South African roads each year, more than 150 000 people are severely injured and 8 500 people are paralysed and and the cost to the nation...
Scania and Northvolt partner for heavy vehicle electrification
Scania and Northvolt have jointly agreed to develop and commercialise battery cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles. Scania today announces that it is investing EUR 10 million in the partnership to enhance further development and support the establishment of...
Avoid investing in the wrong container
Purchasing containers to be used as homes, offices or
even schools after some refurbishment, amongst other uses, have become one of
the modern trends that many vie for as the desirable, cost-effective option
above other more traditional routes. But even...
FAW Harrismith dealer ‘bats a century’
Literally ‘hitting it out of the park’, one of FAW’s acclaimed dealers scored a century when he delivered his team’s 100th FAW truck sold - a first among FAW’s Southern African representatives to sell this many units through a...
