Upgraded premises for Hino Kuilsrivier
Hino Kuilsrivier, part of the Barloworld Group, has enlarged and upgraded its premises in the Western Cape at a cost of more than R23-million. This is in line with Hino South Africa’s total support strategy to provide even better...
Continental appoints brand ambassadors
Continental Tyre South Africa has appointed race car driver Clare Vale and safety advocate and journalist Vuyi Mpofu as brand ambassadors for its global Vision Zero campaign – an initiative that aims to reduce and ultimately eliminate vehicle accidents,...
Bridgestone grows truck and bus footprint
Bridgestone South Africa has launched a new addition to its Firestone FS404 range of heavy-duty tyres. Initially available only in 315/80 R22.5 size, the FS404 is now also available as a 12 R22.5 variant; optimised for duty on steer,...
Barloworld Logistics expands operations
Supply chain solutions provider Barloworld Logistics has expanded its service offering into multi-temperature foods logistics through the acquisition of 100% of KLL Distributors as well as a controlling share in Aspen Logistic Services.
KLL is a multi-temperature secondary storage and...
BF Goodrich launches truck tyre range in SA
Michelin subsidiary BF Goodrich has launched a truck tyre range in South Africa aimed at customers “who demand international quality, reliable and robust tyres at an affordable price,” says Franck Sire, Michelin’s marketing director.
He says BF Goodrich’s Route Control...
MAN and CNL to launch eTrucks
MAN Truck & Bus, together with the Austrian Council for Sustainable Logistics (CNL), have signed an agreement to begin testing electrically-powered vehicles.
In signing the development partnership agreement, the companies have initiated the introduction of electric drives in medium and...
Tata Ultra has class-leading credentials
In South Africa’s truck market, the Tata brand is perceived to punch well above its weight – and no model more so than the recently launched Ultra, which competes in the 4,5- to 5,5-ton segment.
Described by Harneet Luther, CEO...
Serco Trailer used to save lives as mobile blood bank
A Serco-built trailer has been converted into a mobile blood donation centre for use outdoors at a variety of locations including big events, shopping centres and in the community.
The trailer was built with...
The future of MAN Truck & Bus in South Africa
Markus Geyer recently took the helm of MAN’s South African operations. Ryan de Smidt asks him about his plans for the company’s future
Markus Geyer is well acquainted with MAN Truck & Bus South Africa. He has been a non-executive...
Intercape renews contract with MiX Telematics
MiX Telematics, a leading global SaaS provider of connected fleet management solutions, has renewed its contract with Intercape for an additional five years. Intercape is the largest intercity passenger transport service operating across South Africa, Namibia, Botswana,...
