Volvo Trucks South Africa committed to vehicle uptime

Volvo Trucks South Africa understands the importance of keeping your vehicle on the road and ensuring its uptime. To this end, Volvo Trucks South Africa is committed to decreasing the downtime of its customer’s vehicles and reducing the total...

Gearing women up for work in male-dominated environments

More women are choosing traditionally male-dominated roles. According to the Department of Labour’s Employment equity report of 2016, of the 13.2% of women employed in the mining industry, 11% form part of the operational mining workforce in South Africa....

New UD Trucks dealer opens in Harrismith

UD Trucks announced the establishment of a new dealership in Harrismith, Free State. The dealership, which will officially open its doors on 4 September, is strategically located inside the Highway Junction truck stop right of the busy N3 highway,...

Scania in record delivery of hybrid vehicles to Norway

Scania is to deliver 140 buses for public transport in Kristiansand, south-west of the Norwegian capital Oslo. The delivery includes Scania Fleet Care, a service in which Scania takes full responsibility for repair and maintenance of the fleet. All...

50 Years of NEOPLAN Skyliner: Small Coaches, Big in Japan

The Neoplan Skyliner can lay claim to several superlatives. It was not only the world's first double-decker coach, but also the shortest. In Japan, a 9m-long variant enjoys great success. Since being introduced 50 years ago, the Neoplan Skyliner has...

Mercedes-Benz Vans sets up joint venture with US start-up Via

Mercedes-Benz Vans is entering the ride-sharing sector. To this end, the van division of Daimler AG is setting up a joint venture with the US startup company Via. Daimler Mobility Services additionally joins in as a strategic investor in Via....

New US$10 million dealership for Volvo Trucks and UD Trucks opens in Zambia

Volvo Group Southern Africa, in partnership with Titanium Motors Limited, recently opened a new dealer facility in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka. The dealership offers complete sales, parts and service for Volvo Trucks and UD Trucks customers operating in the region. The US$10 million...

The new California XXL provides a look into the future of motorhomes

The California is the most popular camper van ever. With its systematically thought-out interior and an absolutely unmistakable design, the Bulli – with its pop-up roof – became an icon for motoring globetrotters and camping enthusiasts. Now Volkswagen Commercial...

New MAN vehicles equipped with RIO Box as standard

The RIO Box is now included as standard equipment with all brand-new MAN Euro 6-standard truck series in Europe. In ensuring this, MAN is laying the foundations for a future infrastructure whose services can link up the entire transportation...

Serco’s New Age Frostliner Refrigerated Vehicle on Show at Futureroad Expo

A product of Serco’s cutting-edge technology in the manufacture of trucks and trailers – a Protec steel reinforced refrigerated vehicle body – will be featured on the South African company’s stand at the Futureroad Expo at Nasrec in Johannesburg...