FAW SA recognised for major achievements
Successes at FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA have been recognised by the FAW Group, which has acknowledged the business unit as the most determined and unified within the FAW Group worldwide.
The announcement was made recently at the company’s annual Global...
Goodyear reaffirmed for Truck Racing Championship
The 2017 FIA European Truck Racing Championship will again see Goodyear supply its specially developed Truck Racing tyres to all competitors.
Manufactured in 315/70R22.5 size, the tyres are capable of withstanding high impact loads from 1 500 horsepower, 5,5-ton trucks racing...
Success for Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz Vans has announced that its Sprinter derivative has set a new sales record for the January to March period, accounting for about 45 000 units globally -- up 10% compared with 2016’s achievement.
The model posted strong growth in high-volume...
All New TruckX!
TruckX 2017, South Africa’s premier event for the commercial transport industry, takes place on July 12 and 13 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Midrand. Here’s a preview!
This year’s TruckX promises an all new experience. With the Kyalami...
Woodford secures Softbev distribution in Gauteng
The Woodford Group has announced a 36-month distribution contract with Softbev – a major player in the FMCG industry that specialises in a variety of soft drinks, including Pepsi, Cooee and Jive.
The contract, worth about R45-million, will see Woodford...
Tesla teases on heavy duty truck
It’s no secret that Elon Musk, the South African-born founder and CEO of Canadian auto manufacturer Tesla Motors, has been hinting for quite some time about the brand’s intention to enter the heavy duty truck market.
Speaking at a recent...
Engen Driver Wellness 2017 kicks off
Engen Driver Wellness 2017, a mobile health awareness initiative run by Thubelihle Occupational Health & Wellness on behalf of the oil company, kicked off last month at the Cape Road Convenience Centre in Port Elizabeth.
The initiative – which impacts...
Isuzu opens new regional distributorship
Isuzu Motors Limited has announced the launch of Dubai-based Isuzu Motors International FZE (IIF). The new company will act as a wide-range regional distributor to underpin Isuzu's business activities in the Middle East region.
IIF originally began operating in 2010...
DAF launches new generation CF and XF trucks
DAF has introduced to the international market its latest range of CF and XF trucks which feature engine innovations, new drivelines and aerodynamic optimisations.
According to a statement released by the company, the revisions have resulted in a 7% decrease...
Navistar to distribute MWM Engines in Southern Africa
Navistar International Southern Africa (NISA) has been appointed the official importer and distributor of MWM engines and parts in sub-Saharan Africa.
MWM is a German-designed engine which started production in 1953, with more than 4,2 million units produced in its...
