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Prashanth Bisnath, WesBank National Head of Sales: Fleet Management & Leasing

Optimising fleet replacement cycles: The shift from ownership towards usage-based leasing

March 26, 2025

26 March 2025 – In fleet management, determining the optimal vehicle replacement cycle is a critical decision that directly impacts operational efficiency, safety, maintenance costs, and cash flow. With advancements… Read More

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Truck fire burnout demonstration

March 18, 2025

An upcoming event will place focus on road safety but in a way that may not receive the attention it should. This is the vital topic of fire safety within… Read More

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Driver error not solely responsible for truck rollovers

January 21, 2025

While it is true that human error is one of the main causes of truck rollovers, environmental and road factors can also pose a great risk. With the expense of… Read More

How the Ford Ranger is Tested to Keep You Dry and 10 Wet Weather Driving Tips

How the Ford Ranger is Tested to Keep You Dry and 10 Wet Weather Driving Tips

October 11, 2024

The summer rainfall season brings a welcome respite from the heat, but it also transforms roads into potential hazards, forcing many motorists to face unpredictable conditions when heavy rains hit….

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Analysing Festive Season road fatalities – 2:3

Analysing Festive Season road fatalities – 2:3

February 5, 2024

The Road Safety Partnership South Africa (RSP-SA) has analysed the 2023/2024 Festive Season road fatality rates to provide perspective on whether the decrease in stats was truly dismal. In January,… Read More

Tread tyre safety carefully

Tread tyre safety carefully

November 6, 2023

As drivers plan end of year breaks, tyre checks should be on their list of things to do before embarking on long trips. The importance of getting your tyres checked… Read More

No, not tired. Actually, you are…

June 1, 2023

Driving while fatigued is difficult to measure as a cause of accidents. According to the National Safety Council in the USA, drowsy driving accounts for approximately 100 000 crashes, 71… Read More

Fuel savings for trucks – Part 2

July 5, 2022

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… Read More

Fuel-saving for trucks – Part 1

June 30, 2022

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… Read More

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Full maintenance leasing solutions helping develop owner driver schemes

January 28, 2022

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… Read More

Castrol urges truckers to drive safely during lockdown

Castrol urges truckers to drive safely during lockdown

March 30, 2020

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… Read More

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Day 1 – Great start to SA Fuel Economy Tour

November 13, 2019

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… Read More

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10 tips for preparing your car and driving safely this winter

May 21, 2019

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… Read More

8 signs of worn Shock absorbers

Easter Holidays Road Safety and Worn Shocks

April 15, 2019

With the Easter holidays upon us, checking your vehicle before going on a long trip is important. This includes your tyres and another component that people don’t often check, your… Read More

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Ten vehicle safety tips for your festive season trip

November 28, 2018

The festive season is around the corner, it’s a time to reflect on the year’s up’s and down’s and spend time creating memories with those nearest and dearest! Whether you’re… Read More

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Delivering cargo safely and responsibly

November 7, 2018

Cape Town, 1 November 2018: According to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), South Africa has one of the highest accident and death rates in the world, with over 31… Read More

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