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Ford Ranger is South Africa’s Best-Selling Vehicle in 2017

June 5, 2017

Ford Ranger is the top-selling vehicle in South Africa for May 2017 and year-to-date Ford remains one of SA’s top exporters with 4 432 Rangers exported Ford claims 11.7% share…

Babcock boosts young freight business with 10-truck deal

June 2, 2017

Babcock International Group, sole importer and distributor of DAF Trucks in Southern Africa, has just completed an entrepreneurial deal with a relatively new entrant into the SA road freight market…

VE Commercial Vehicles Introduces Eicher Trucks in South Africa

June 2, 2017

June 01, 2017 Centurion: VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), the joint venture of Volvo Group & Eicher Motors Ltd announced its plans to introduce Eicher trucks (pronounced ‘eye-sher’) in South Africa…

Hino chooses automatic transmission over AMT to save fuel

June 2, 2017

“There is a significant swing by the operators of trucks in South Africa towards alternative transmissions instead of a manual gearbox,” says Ernie Trautmann, Vice President of Hino SA. Speaking…

The Bullen of IVECO Magirus win second race at Italian Grand Prix

June 1, 2017

An adrenaline-fuelled weekend full of challenge for IVECO: it’s another win for the Bullen of IVECO Magirus with Jochen Hahn at the Italian Truck Race. Centre stage in the IVECO…

Scribante turns up the volume in Gauteng

June 1, 2017

“Repeat purchase is the best measure of success” as is evident from the 35 FAW mixers and tippers added recently to the fleet of Scribante Concrete, bringing FAW’s representative total…

MBSA appoints Ziyad Gaba as Head of FUSO Trucks SA

May 31, 2017

PRETORIA – Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) has appointed Ziyad Gaba as the Head of FUSO Southern Africa, effective 1 July 2017. In this position, he will succeed Naeem Hassim, who…

NAMPO is the most important show in SA for Hino trucks

May 30, 2017

The annual Nampo Harvest Day show in the Bothaville area in the Free State is considered the most important show in South Africa for displaying its products by Hino South…

VWSA CEO Thomas Schaefer joins Wilderness Foundation in Vietnam

May 23, 2017

Volkswagen Group South Africa have been a staunch supporter of Wilderness Foundation Africa since June 2011, with an initial sponsorship of six Volkswagen Amarok bakkies to the Forever Wild Rhino…

OR Tambo shooting: what would you do?

May 19, 2017

The shooting of a person outside OR Tambo International Airport has left many South Africans in shock. No one more so than the drivers and passengers that were caught up…

Nissan underlines commitment to South African agricultural sector at Nampo Show

May 19, 2017

New Navara joined by NP300 and NP200 on Nampo display Rosslyn, South Africa, 19 May 2017 – Nissan South Africa has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the agricultural sector following…

Acquisition of Top Class Automotive by Torre Parts and Components

May 19, 2017

Torre Parts and Components has acquired 100% of the share capital of Top Class Automotive.   Torre Parts and Components manufactures and distributes branded parts and components. Established in 1948,…

General Motors will cut operations in SA, plans to sell plant to Isuzu

May 19, 2017

Port Elizabeth – General Motors and Isuzu Motors on Thursday (May 18) announced their respective future plans for the Isuzu, Chevrolet and Opel brands in South Africa, subject to local…

General Motors and Isuzu Motors Announce Future Plans for Operations in South Africa

May 18, 2017

Port Elizabeth, South Africa: General Motors and Isuzu Motors today announced their respective future plans for the Isuzu, Chevrolet and Opel brands in South Africa, subject to local regulatory requirements….

Nissan brings jam-packed stand to 2017 Nampo Harvest Day

May 12, 2017

Rosslyn, South Africa, 11 May 2017 – Visitors to Nissan’s stand at this year’s Nampo Harvest Day show near Bothaville in the Free State will be treated to unrestricted access…

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