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FAW’s new medium truck range, built with local pride

July 20, 2015

FAW SA launched new FAW medium-weight truck range FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA has launched a new FAW medium-weight truck range specifically engineered for the local market and built in South…

New Volvo Trucks & Renault Trucks Dealership In Bloemfontein Officially Opened

July 18, 2015

Volvo Group Southern Africa has officially opened the company’s new flagship dealership for Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks in Bloemfontein. Christian Coolsaet, Managing Director of Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks…

Donaldson plays a key role in Imperial’s Dakar success

July 10, 2015

It is, without a doubt, the world’s toughest motor race. Across 9 000km and three South-American countries, the 2015 Dakar Rally saw competitors take part on motorcycles, quad bikes, in…

Ctrack wins TT100 award

July 10, 2015

Underscoring continued investment in technology, DigiCore’s Ctrack received the 2014 Technology Top 100 (TT100) award for management of technology (large enterprise category) endorsed by the Department of Science and Technology….

Volkswagen expands transformation in its country-wide dealer network

July 10, 2015

VW SA continues on its road to transformation The Volkswagen Group South Africa continues on its road to transformation in the dealer network by expanding the candidate intake of its…

UD Quester launches new range onto the African continent

July 10, 2015

‘Quester is expected to be UD’s most cost-efficient truck ever.’ – Rory Schulz, MD of UD Trucks Southern Africa UD Trucks has launched its new Quester extra-heavy range, with a product lineup that…

Isuzu Truck SA – A planned strategy for success

July 3, 2015

Isuzu Truck SA – It takes commitment, a long-term view and focused effort to succeed in the SA truck market and road transport industry. And more so for trucks because of…

Freightliner’s ‘Inspiration’ is world’s first autonomous truck licensed for road use

July 1, 2015

The Highway Pilot system of the Freightliner Inspiration Truck uses a complex stereo camera and radar systems with lane-keeping and collision-prevention functions Last year Daimler Trucks provided the world’s first demonstration…

New vehicle sales in June 2015 – NAAMSA comment on the local market

July 1, 2015

The recent trend with domestic new vehicle sales continued during the past month, with the exception of light commercial vehicle sales. Domestic sales of new light commercial vehicles, bakkies and…

Aveng Grinaker-LTA Upgrading Namibia’s Most Dangerous Stretch of Road

January 29, 2015

Upgrading the B1 to a dual carriageway between Windhoek and Okahandja The stretch of road that is widely regarded as the most dangerous in Namibia is set to shed its…

Thomas Schaefer to head VWSA

January 29, 2015

New VWSA MD from February. Thomas Schaefer, an engineer, takes over from David Powells as MD of Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) from 1 February 2015.  Schaefer has been working for…

FAW trucks kicks off 2015 with another First

January 29, 2015

A First for FAW trucks as it heads into 2015. A mere six months after opening its plant in Coega to assemble FAW trucks locally, the company has dispatched its first…

Five years and 8 000 hours – Linde H70D still going strong

January 29, 2015

Five years have passed since the Linde H70D were delivered to the PPC de Hoek site. During this time, the Linde H70D combined with its virtually maintenance-free direct hydrostatic drive which played…

Rory Schulz takes the helm at UD trucks

January 29, 2015

Rory Schulz is the new Managing Director of UD Trucks. The Volvo Group Southern Africa announced the appointment of Rory Schulz as the managing director of UD Trucks Southern Africa. This…

2014 commercial vehicle market up 2% year-on-year

January 29, 2015

2014 commercial vehicle market up 2% year-on-year By Roger Houghton The 2014 commercial vehicle market ended on a high note in December with total sales up 10,5% for the month, compared…

Gemba Challenge won by BB Truck & Tractor Polokwane

January 29, 2015

UD Trucks Gemba Challenge won by BB Truck & Tractor Polokwane South Africa’s BB Truck and Tractor Polokwane team took top honours after beating 185 contestants from across the world…

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