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Volkswagen Group South Africa commits R3 billion for major investment

August 28, 2015

Volkswagen Group South Africa to invest in excess of R4.5 billion by 2017 for new products and infrastructure Volkswagen Group South Africa announces plans to invest over R4.5 billion for…

V-Class MPV introduced by Mercedes-Benz

August 12, 2015

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) introduced their new V-Class recently. According to MBSA the new V-Class MPV combines room for up to eight people and provides exemplary functionality with high-class appeal,…

All roads lead to… respect for SA’s long-haul drivers

August 12, 2015

Long-haul drivers share experience with Trucks and Heavy Equipment On a recent field trip with the management and PR team of the Volvo Group SA, Trucks and Heavy Equipment editor,…

DAF trucks now standard with fleet management system

August 12, 2015

DAF trucks now with Executrax (FMS) DAF trucks being sold into the southern African market now come standard with a high-tech Executrax on-board fleet management system (FMS) that incorporates a…

The return of Iveco’s 682 range, the ‘King of Africa’

August 12, 2015

Iveco’s latest 682 range designed for Southern Africa Iveco’s latest 682 heavy-duty truck range features product improvements and developments specifically designed to suit tough southern African conditions and terrains. “The…

Cleaner diesel fuel roll-out continues to drag

August 12, 2015

The roll-out of cleaner diesel fuel in South Africa, continues to drag, originally the target was 2017 The roll-out of cleaner diesel fuel in South Africa, which will permit the…

Road Safety Efforts Not Yielding Desired Results

July 29, 2015

1 118 fatal crashes and 1 368 fatalities recorded, the 2014/2015 South Africa still holds the unenviable record of having the second highest road accident fatality rate per 100 000…

Old Tyres Going Round and Round with New Recycling Plan

July 27, 2015

Crumb rubber is recycled rubber from scrap old tyres. During the recycling process, the old tyres ’ inherent reinforcing materials, such as steel and fibre, are removed along with any…

New light commercial vehicles ( LCV s) come to market

July 27, 2015

New light commercial vehicles ( LCV s) come to market and include the Volkswagen Amarok, KIA’s K2700 and the New Ford Ranger. Volkswagen Amarok Double Cab now available in 4×2…

First carbon-neutral plant globally by MAN Truck & Bus SA

July 21, 2015

MAN Truck & Bus SA has converted its Pinetown assembly plant to solar power, the first to do so in the industry. The complete truck and bus-chassis assembly plant is…

Linde forklifts, the preferred ‘lift’ for customers

July 21, 2015

Praise from Mondi Mondi has once again displayed the preference when it comes to forklifts: Linde. Five H70D/H80D Linde 7-ton and 8-ton forklift trucks were delivered to the Mondi Paper…

Flagship Hino dealership opened by Super Group in Isando, Gauteng

July 21, 2015

Hino delighted that Super Group has made a substantial investment in a new Hino dealership Super Group, a leading transport logistics and mobility group, founded in 1986 and listed on the…

First private-capital MAN TopUsed dealership opened in Port Elizabeth

July 20, 2015

New MAN TopUsed franchise, a long-term investment in the heavy commercial vehicle industry The unpredictable nature of commercial transport in southern Africa has made cost-predictability an increasingly important buying criterion…

New parts distribution centre for Volvo Group in Boksburg

July 20, 2015

More than 52 000 parts are housed in the new Volvo Group RDC The Volvo Group opened its new Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) in Boksburg last month. The new upgraded…

Rent or buy? That’s the question

July 20, 2015

Rent? – Outsourcing equipment, to focus on the core business. Buying versus renting machinery is an issue that often arises amongst mining and construction companies, as working to meet tight…

Shantui, China’s King of the Hill, never rests on his laurels

July 20, 2015

Shantui, the King, never rests More than 2 500 years ago, Confucius, the influential Chinese philosopher, teacher and political figure, walked the areas of Jining, situated in the Shandong Province…

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