CCBSA launches new smart trucks
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) recently launched a five-year pilot project to run a 44-pallet Performance-Based Standard (PBS) trailer between Bloemfontein and Upington. The launch took place at Gutsche Plant, in Hamilton, Bloemfontein.
The PBS trailer is 27.9 metres long...
Tailored trucking with Isuzu Trucks
In a bold move that arguably surprised a number of stakeholders in the OEM truck sector, Isuzu Truck South Africa announced that it has acquired Port Elizabeth-based KANU Commercial Body Construction (PTY) Ltd and Automotive Chassis Technologies (ACT) (PTY)...
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....
Rising truck hijacking statistics remain a major concern
Truck hijackings remain a great cause of concern for the transport industry. Criminals have become so sophisticated that they are using signal jammers, diversion tactics, infiltration teams and even planted employees to reach the truck’s assets. They have also...
Hino SA’s plans for 2019 and beyond
Hino SA has ambitious plans for 2019 and the future
Hino South Africa, which enjoyed a very successful 2018 in terms of vehicle and parts sales as well as customer and dealer satisfaction ratings, laid out ambitious plans for 2019.
The...
Digital solutions for your Fleet
DealersOnline is an innovative company started by two visionary entrepreneurs who, 10 years ago, had the foresight as to how the South African vehicle market would develop in the next decade.
They used this expertise to start the online platforms...
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.
Probe launches advanced battery monitoring solution
True to Probe’s slogan, “The Complete Power Package’, Probe is proud to announce the launch of an integrated Advanced Battery Monitoring Solution (BMS).
“Keeping a fleet on the road relies on a healthy combination...
Enhanced Style, Productivity and Technology for Ford Transit Custom
Ford's new Transit Custom, the top-selling one-ton commercial van in Europe, is now available in South Africa, delivering a bold new design, interior enhancements and improved productivity for business.
Sporting a bold new front-end design with three-bar Transit grille, Ford's...
Ficosa developed intelligent rear-view mirror
Multinational research, development, and production corporation Ficosa have developed an intelligent rear-view mirror dubbed the IRMS.
As a top-tier provider of high technology vision, safety, and connectivity devices, Ficosa have developed the product as a result of its alliance with...
