Mercedes-Benz tops Brazilian truck sales charts

Despite difficult economic trading conditions in Brazil and declining demand for vehicles, Daimler subsidiary Mercedes-Benz last year increased its market share in the country’s...

All change at MBSA

German automotive giant Daimler has announced the appointment of Andreas Engling as CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA). He replaces Arno van der Merwe,...

Iveco looks to retain Dakar title

With Dakar 2017 set to be an extremely challenging race with fierce competition, the 39th edition of what has been described as the toughest...

Hino aims to continue reliability record in Dakar 2017

Hino will be entering two trucks in the 2017 Dakar Rally in South America, aiming to extend its record of 26 consecutive finishes in...

Ctrack sponsors communications technology for Cape 2 Rio contender

Vehicle tracking solutions provider Ctrack, part of Inseego Corp, is providing satellite communications technology to Raymarine Regardless, a yacht that’s competing in the Cape2Rio...

FAW marks a successful 2016

FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA has had a successful year, notching up a number of milestones. In August, the company produced its 2 000th truck at its...

Continental appoints brand ambassadors

Continental Tyre South Africa has appointed race car driver Clare Vale and safety advocate and journalist Vuyi Mpofu as brand ambassadors for its global...

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...

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...

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...