Fuso expands FJ range
Fuso has expanded its range of workhorses by introducing the FJ 26-280C, a heavy-duty truck aimed primarily at the construction sector.
Powered by a turbocharged, direct injection diesel engine that produces 205kW and 1 100Nm, the vehicle is said to...
Africa on the rise
The market for commercial vehicles in African markets is set to increase, according to a study by automotive analysists Frost & Sullivan.
Rising urbanisation is encouraging unprecedented infrastructural developments in Africa –especially across the construction and oil and gas sectors...
Volvo Trucks starts local LNG testing
Volvo Trucks Southern Africa has brought in two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) trucks to be used for local testing. These gas-powered trucks have specifically been developed for heavy regional and long-haul operations.
"Many of...
FAW the truck dealer of choice in Mozambique
In August this year Choice Diesel Mozambique became the first and only independent sales and service dealer of FAW trucks in Mozambique.
The company started its journey in Mozambique trading in second hand trucks, however client’s needs have driven the...
Dachser SA delivers specialist pharmaceutical logistics for Dr Reddy’s
The partnership between multinational pharmaceutical company Dr Reddy’s and Dachser, one of the global leaders in system logistics, started in 2011 in Hyderabad, India, when the supply chain tender was awarded to Dachser India. Soon afterwards, Dachser...
Executive reshuffle at MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus
Following the resignation of one of its senior executives, Volkswagen Truck & Bus and MAN Truck & Bus is undergoing a reshuffle of top management which will become effective from next month.
Josef Schelchshorn who, for personal reasons, has quit...
VWSA makes massive strides in environmental sustainability initiatives
As a major step on the road to Zero Impact Production, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has implemented two projects to dramatically reduce the environmental footprint of its Kariega plant.
The first project is...
Engen partners with SaferStops Association
Officially launched on 13 July 2023, SaferStops seeks to improve truck stop facilities by focusing on healthy meal alternatives, exercise facilities and rest areas that allow commercial truck drivers to take a break after spending long hours...
De Rooy Team Aims to Win the 2017 Dakar Rally on Goodyear Truck Tyres
The De Rooy team, winners of the 2016 Dakar rally truck class, are going for gold again in the world’s toughest race, driving on standard Goodyear Offroad ORD tyres.
Gerard De Rooy and his team have chosen Goodyear Offroad ORD...
Beyond industry standards
Sebokeng Fuels has recently been awarded prestigious Shell RT Pillar certification
It is not very often that one company is accredited across two different industries and can profess to be completely competent in both, but it does happen. In the...
