Showing entrepreneurial flair
Entrepreneurs are regarded as important cogs in the business chain – particularly in emerging economies. Commercial vehicle manufacturer Hino recognises that fact and, through its extensive dealer network, has worked to foster relationships with those who display entrepreneurial spirit.
One...
Toyota tops NAAMSA charts
For the 11th consecutive month Toyota topped South Africa’s new vehicle sales charts, in November delivering 10 088 vehicles to customers. Foremost among the models was the company’s LDV, the Hilux, which notched up 2 492 units. It was followed by...
Volkswagen ramps up Brazilian investment
Over the next five years, Volkswagen’s Truck and Bus Division will invest $447,3-million (about R6,3-billion) in modernising its Brazilian plant at Resende and renewing its product portfolio.
Andreas Renschler, CEO of Volkswagen Truck & Bus, said the Latin American region...
New tech from Serco
Having achieved year-on-year growth in tough trading conditions, truck and trailer builder Serco closed 2016 by announcing it had entered into a partnership with Dutch company Loadlok, whose products it will distribute in Southern Africa.
Earlier this year the company...
Volvo Trucks opens new Alrode dealership
Volvo Trucks has opened a dedicated service and parts dealership in Alrode, Gauteng, bringing the company’s dealer footprint to 20 outlets across the country.
Strategically positioned within the industrial area, the Alrode dealership is easily accessible from major roads, including...
Refined workhorse
Tata’s 207DI EX2 single-cab bakkie has been given a new lease on life with several visual and practical enhancements. The exterior sees bold decals along the sides and bonnet, in addition to revised wheel covers. Moreover, a cab protector...
Famous Brands picks Cquential
Famous Brands, Africa’s largest branded food service franchisor, has selected Cquential Solutions as its warehouse optimisation partner.
Famous Brand’s group logistics services executive, Bill Davies, says the company elected to partner with Cquential to address the group’s need to deliver...
Toyota announces intention to begin sales of fuel cell buses
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced its intention to begin sales of fuel cell buses (FC buses) under the Toyota brand from early 2017.
Developed by Toyota and Hino Motors, the engine makes use of hydrogen technology, and has been adopted...
TPI Truck and Trailer scores industry first
Durban-based TPI Truck and Trailer recently manufactured what is said to be the first flat-deck trailer capable of legally carrying high cube containers.
Developed by Dario Degano, a specialist designer of platform and lowbed trailers, the trailer makes use of...
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...
