How to sell a truck

George Mienie has an interesting theory about what sells a used truck. “It has got to tell a story,” he says. “People prefer to...

Sales milestone for Daimler Trucks

Less than five years after its introduction to India, Daimler’s BharatBenz truck has sold more than 50 000 units. In addition, the plant at which...

TruckX 2017 promises action and adrenalin with a high octane line-up on and off...

Action packed and adrenalin filled, TruckX 2017 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit promises fast delivery of a wealth of information, insights and excitement...

NAMPO in the spotlight

FAW, Hino and Nissan were among South Africa’s vehicle manufacturers who went big at the recent NAMPO agricultural show in Bothaville FAW trucks are popular...

New bus from MAN

MAN Truck & Bus chose last month’s SABOA Conference and Expo to showcase its next generation Lion’s Explorer bus with bodywork produced at the...

Fuso expands FJ range

Fuso has expanded its range of workhorses by introducing the FJ 26-280C, a locally-assembled, heavy-duty truck aimed primarily at the construction sector Capable, efficient, tough...

Junk status and business

Having the right insurance cover has never been more important, since the recent downgrade of South Africa’s bonds to junk status signals tough times...

IoT in the spotlight at TruckX 2017

Tony Smallwood, executive head of Vodacom IoT, will deliver one of the keynote addresses at this year’s TruckX Conference and Expo to be held...

GWM undergoes a name change

The South African subsidiary of Great Wall Motors (GWM) has undergone a name change. Now fully controlled by its Chinese parent, the local company...

Messe Frankfurt plans Hypermotion expo

Messe Frankfurt, organisers of Automechanika events around the world, has engaged global transport consultancy Frost & Sullivan to help it devise a new mobility...