European Truck Platooning Challenge set to test technology
The Netherlands has initiated the European Truck Platooning Challenge, a world first cross border project involving smart, semi-autonomous trucks, set to begin on April...
Three millionth Sprinter rolls off the line
Mercedes-Benz Vans has produced its three millionth Sprinter van. Since launch in 1995, the model has been available in over 130 countries with 2015...
Imperial readies for new BEE codes
Earlier this month draft B-BBEE sector codes for the road freight transport and logistics industry were issued for comment by the Department of Transport...
Trials for hybrid electric-drive tandem trailer
In what is regarded as an industry first, a team from American engineering conglomerate Hyliion Inc has developed a hybrid electric-drive trailer tandem which...
Volkswagen introduces Vivo Xpress
Volkswagen has extended its Polo Vivo line-up through the introduction of the Xpress, a half-ton commercial vehicle that’s the brainchild of managing director Thomas...
Stellenbosch sports science student wins a trip to see FC Barcelona live through Stanley
The Stanley FC Barcelona Striker Challenge South African winner has been announced. Stellenbosch sports science student, Marinus de Villiers won the grand prize of...
Massif launches innovative Massmaster Multi-loader Trailer
The young, innovative, and passionate team at Massif Engineering Technology are exceeding boundaries with their latest competitor in the trailer market, the Massmaster multi...
Glum outlook for vehicle sales
WesBank forecasts that South Africa’s new vehicle sales will decline by 12% this year. Compared with 2015’s industry total sales of 617 691 vehicles,...
Vanguard tackles Nojoli wind turbines
Locally-based international heavy-lift, specialised transport and plant installation company, Vanguard has been awarded the transport and crane erection contract for the Nojoli Wind Farm...
Serco helps folk get their daily bread
New truck and trailer combinations recently built by Serco for Pioneer Foods (Sasko Bakeries) are now being used to deliver thousands of loaves of...
