Challenges, Solutions and Opportunities in the Transport Sector Under the Spotlight at the Johannesburg Truck & Bus Show Challenges met solutions and opportunities at the Commercial Vehicle Conference held at the Johannesburg Truck & Bus Show on 24 October, where delegates were able to focus on industry matters crucial to the ongoing viability of this vibrant […]

There is currently a lot of hype around preventative tyre sealants in the marketplace. With each one claiming to be the best, Ultraseal is definitely the one with the best pedigree and track record. Being the original sealant of its type, developed and engineered longer than 40 years ago in America, it is still the […]

HINO TRUCK PLANT IN PROSPECTON TO BE RELOCATED The Hino truck plant at the Toyota SA Motors manufacturing complex in Prospecton, near Durban, is to be relocated to a nearby site during the plant shutdown at the end of the year. This announcement was made by the vice president of Hino SA, Dr. Casper Kruger, […]

Iveco at the 2013 Johannesburg International Motor Show New local product launches: Stralis Hi-Way, Trakker and Daily The Eurocargo range: an ideal solution for any challenge The 4X4 area: the Daily4Africa Experience Collective passenger transport solutions from Iveco Bus The heavy duty HD9 from Iveco Astra Iveco presents the new stars of its Extra-Heavy, Heavy […]

Distribution An unbeatable combination: the right vehicles backed up by the best services possible. For delivery solutions above the ordinary. In the day-to-day world of multiple pick-ups and drop-offs, you need continuous vehicle availability in order to serve your customers on time. Scania distribution trucks, with their robust chassis and powertrains, provide the productivity and […]

Announcement: Isuzu Truck South Africa More Proudly Isuzu Than Ever Isuzu Truck South Africa (Pty) Limited soon to be 70% owned by Isuzu Motors Limited, 30% by General Motors South Africa ITSA currently 50% owned by Isuzu Motors Limited and 50% by General Motors (a 100% General Motors Subsidiary) Isuzu Motors Limited to purchase shares […]

Product: Isuzu Trucks’ NMR 250 Now Better Suited Than Ever To Business Isuzu N-Series NMR 250 trucks now available with Automatic Manual Transmission for the first time in 2,5-tonne payload segment in South Africa Isuzu Trucks’ Automatic Manual Transmission has been shown to reduce operating costs and improve fuel consumption When it comes to the […]

‘Diesel-blooded’ truckers will be enthralled at Johannesburg Truck & Bus Show, starting this week It’s not only the petrol heads that experience the excitement of a roaring engine. Ask any of the ‘diesel-blooded truckers’ or anyone involved in the ‘most serious wheels on the road’ and they’ll tell you that nothing beats the massive power, […]

Weighty decisions made easier at the While strikes in the local vehicle and component manufacturing industries have come to an end, South African commercial vehicle fleet operators and related transport industry companies continue to be faced with cost-critical challenges.  Commercial vehicle operators, fleet managers, CEO’s, CFO’s, COO’s – all face tough decisions regarding on-going vehicle […]

Gautrain, and its interface with other public transport modes October is transport month and the spotlight falls on the transport industry at the 2013 Johannesburg Truck and Bus Show where debate will revolve around transport and related issues. The advent of Gautrain, the rapid rail link between Johannesburg and Pretoria, with a spur running from […]

The month of October is earmarked as transport month and as such we expect much debate around transport and related matters at the 2013 Johannesburg Truck and Bus Show. The debate over public passenger transport in South Africa has been long and hard, and is still continuing. Most people agree that the country needs vastly […]

In Anticipation of a New South African Local Content Programme for Trucks and Buses   On January 1st, 2013, the Motor Industry Development Programme (MIDP), which was initiated by the South African Government in September, 1995 to improve the international competitiveness of the local vehicle manufacturing industry, was replaced by the Automotive Production and Development […]

(Date), 2013: Internationally recognised commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco will officially launch three new models to the local market at this year’s Johannesburg International Motor Show, being hosted at the Nasrec Expo Centre from 16 to 27 October 2013. The Johannesburg International Motor Show is the largest international automotive event in Southern Africa, which is expected […]

Hino Will Feature Important New Models at the Johannesburg Truck & Bus Show Hino will highlight several new models and derivatives in its comprehensive display at the Johannesburg Truck & Bus Show to be held at the Expo Centre next month. The display will include models in its Hino 700-, 500- and 300-Series ranges as […]

Hino SA is moving into the commuter bus business with a structured programme linked to one of the country’s leading bus body builders, Busmark 2000, which was established in 1973 and is based in Randfontein.

Mercedes Benz must have had the biggest display of all the vehicle Brands at the Johannesburg International Motor Show 2011. They had both their passenger cars and commercial vehicles and trucks at the show. To view the Mercedes Benz Passenger Cars at the Johannesburg Motor Show, you can go to Mercedes Benz Johannesburg Motor Show.

TATA STAR BUS 34 ULTRA Tata Motors Limited unveiling Tata Star bus Ultra range in South Africa. This range of buses is a part of the Global MCV platform. Being present in MCV truck and bus segments in South Africa for more than a decade, Tata Motors was able to customize this new range of […]

Tata Novus 7548 6×4 Tractor (V3TXF) As a starting point of new change, Tata Daewoo introduces next generation of Novus tractor – V3TXF. In response to South African customer’s latest demand, V3TXF has a reliable & powerful performance thorough gearbox combination of Cummins ISX engine and Eaton fuller automated transmission (FO-18E318B) In basis of strong […]

Super ACE Super ACE is the latest 1 ton mini-truck from Tata Motors and supplements its existing bakkie range in South Africa offering “more value for money” to its customers. Strong, Spacious and Superb – the Tata Super ACE is a combination of new age design and cutting edge technology. In a world obsessed with […]

LPTA 1623 4X4: All-Terrain High Mobility Vehicle Armies all across the world need a vehicle, which can ensure smooth movement of troops and artillery, in all kinds of terrain like deserts, plains, hills and marshes, and in varying climatic conditions.

The Mercedes-Benz Actros Special Edition is taking pride of place on the Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle stand at this year’s JIMS.  The Actros Special Edition is decked out with a number of standard features to make any transport operator’s dream come true, including aerodynamics kit for improved fuel consumption.

Mercedes-Benz Econic 1828 NGT for city logistics applications The Mercedes-Benz Econic, the advanced, environmentally friendly, low-floor transport vehicle for municipal transportation, consolidation and short-radius distribution applications, continue to dominate in inner-city areas. The Mercedes-Benz Econic 1828 NGT chassis with eco-friendly natural gas is manufactured at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth.

The performance of the commercial vehicles sector is often used as an indicator of the status of the economy of a country – the more vibrant the economy, the higher the consumer demand for commodities – and the more commodities sold, the more trucks are needed to transport them to the end user. If the […]

New UD Oil and Lubricant range to be launched in 2012 Johannesburg International Motor Show, South Africa, 6 October 2011.  Little more than a year ago, UD Trucks Southern Africa launched its new name and brand in the region.