Editorial
Business Fleet Africa August 2022
The far-reaching effects of fuel price increases With the courier and delivery industry being one of the fastest growing in South Africa, thanks to boosts in demand arising out of…
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Business Fleet Africa July 2022
Trucking is keeping South Africa going On two recent trips down the N3 between Durban and Johannesburg it was clearly evident that there are much more trucks on the roads…
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Ctrack Crystal an instant hit with fleet managers
With the launch of Ctrack Crystal earlier this year, fleet managers were presented with an all encompassing, customisable platform from which to run and manage their fleet and operations. This…
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New versus pre-owned – what’s best is what suits your budget
New versus used? This is the question we all ponder on at some stage in our lives for all manner of items, but it seems even more pertinent when considering…
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FAW Trucks – Providing Effective and Efficient Solutions
FAW Trucks prides itself on paying attention to what its customers require. “FAW SA is committed to offering vehicles engineered, developed and rigorously tested to meet the harsh operating conditions…
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Grant Lottering, Backed by Mercedes-Benz Vans, Will Cycle the Famous Alpine Mountain 20 Times
It has been nearly a decade since Grant Lottering was declared dead after being involved in a catastrophic cycling accident in Italy in 2013. Travelling at over 60 kilometres per…
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New R235-million wax flooding facility begins operating at VWSA plant in Kariega
Kariega (Uitenhage) – Throughout two and a half years of a worldwide pandemic and varying levels of lockdowns and travel restrictions, a project team across four countries collaborated to establish…
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Customers Still Rate Hino Top in Customer Satisfaction
Hino South Africa continued to top the overall rankings in the DataTrack comparative customer experience survey for the second quarter of 2022 despite losing production when the flood damage in…
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Fuel savings for trucks – Part 2
Tonight, the price of 95 unleaded petrol will increase by R2.57, 93 unleaded by R2.37 and diesel will increase by R2.30 per litre. Now that the price per litre of…
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Fuel-saving for trucks – Part 1
The recent fuel price increases and rumours about the upcoming price increase being between R2 and R3 per litre, not only has motorists frustrated but panicked about whether it will…
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Full maintenance leasing solutions helping develop owner driver schemes
28 January 2022: The owner-driver concept was introduced in South Africa in the mid-1980s as both a cost-effective and community upliftment transport solution. The premise of the scheme was to…
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Castrol urges truckers to drive safely during lockdown
The nationwide lockdown as a result of efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus will undoubtedly have a dramatic effect on road traffic for the stipulated 21-day period…
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Day 1 – Great start to SA Fuel Economy Tour
The inaugural WesBank South African Fuel Economy Tour in partnership with FNB, got off to a flying start today (Tuesday, November 12) with none of the 40 participating vehicles being…
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10 tips for preparing your car and driving safely this winter
It’s unlikely that you’ll be driving in bone-chilling temperatures of -40°C or sweltering sun at 80°C, or that you’ll do either in the space of a day, all whilst enduring…
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Isuzu Maintains BBBEE level 1
Gqeberha – Isuzu Motors South Africa has maintained an automotive industry leading level one in their Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) audit for a second consecutive year. Billy Tom,…
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The Spin behind NGVs
NGVs: The growth in popularity Running a vehicle on Compressed Natural Gas is a novice concept for many South Africans. Although Natural Gas filling stations have been active since 2014,…
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Opel Moves People & Goods, Easily!
Rüsselsheim. Attractive, flexible and practical vans are named Zafira. The success story continues with the fourth generation Opel model! Newly developed fourth-generation model Twenty years after the success of the…
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Volkswagen launches Caddy 1.0 TSI
The second best-selling model in Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ range, the Caddy 1.0 TSI combines space efficiency with sleek Volkswagen design and affordable running costs. Currently in its fourth generation, the…
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New era for enhanced Isuzu bakkie range in South Africa
Isuzu Motors South Africa (Isuzu) has refreshed its bakkie range, giving it a new name along with higher levels of specification, quality and efficiency to make its popular light commercial…
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Cummins ISF Engine Range is Ideal for Light Vehicles
ISF engines, 2.8 and 3.8 litre four-cylinder, are the latest additions to Cummins’ extensive range of dependable engines, and are ideal for use in light commercial vehicles. Customers stand to benefit…
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FAW Trucks – Providing Effective and Efficient Solutions
FAW Trucks prides itself on paying attention to what its customers require. “FAW SA is committed to offering vehicles engineered, developed and rigorously tested to meet the harsh operating conditions…
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Grant Lottering, Backed by Mercedes-Benz Vans, Will Cycle the Famous Alpine Mountain 20 Times
It has been nearly a decade since Grant Lottering was declared dead after being involved in a catastrophic cycling accident in Italy in 2013. Travelling at over 60 kilometres per…
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Customers Still Rate Hino Top in Customer Satisfaction
Hino South Africa continued to top the overall rankings in the DataTrack comparative customer experience survey for the second quarter of 2022 despite losing production when the flood damage in…
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Q2 Sees a Significant Increase in Demand for Mercedes-Benz Electric Vans
On the 27th of July, Mercedes-Benz Group released their second-quarter results for 2022. Within Mercedes-Benz Vans, over 100,000 vehicles were sold worldwide, exceeding prior-year levels by around 1700 vehicles. Due…
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The Results Are In! Mercedes-Benz Vans Commends its Dealers and Agents of the Year
Mercedes-Benz Vans recently held its annual Dealer and Agent of the Year Event to commemorate those who persevered, conquered and prospered throughout 2021. The evening was aptly themed ‘The Power…
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Daimler Truck Southern Africa celebrates the successful implementation of Litsamaiso’s Fleet Owners Workplace programme!
Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) continues to make giant strides in the commercial vehicle industry with its uncompromising commitment to the well-being of drivers, to ensure sustainable growth and economic…
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