Author:charleen-clarke
Nissan and the Tokyo Fire Department have announced a new addition to the ambulance fleet of the Ikebukuro branch – Japan’s first Nissan NV400 Zero Emission (EV) ambulance. The project is the result of a collaboration between Nissan, the Tokyo Fire Department and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. “Nissan strongly believes in sustainable mobility and strives to contribute to a world with zero emissions and zero fatalities,” says Ashwani Gupta, representative executive officer and chief operation officer at Nissan. “This project […]
Given the country’s economic woes (and that of transport operators, too), there has never been a better time to buy a used truck. And, as CHARLEEN CLARKE reveals, MAN TopUsed is the perfect place to go shopping. MAN TopUsed has been on a roll for some time. Back in 2015, MAN’s used-truck division sold a mere 420 trucks. And last year? A whopping 971! The reason why is quite simple. TopUsed offers an enticing product offering, namely quality used trucks […]
The past months have been traumatic for us all. But, for some people, doing their jobs during the pandemic has meant potential infection – each and every day. Recently I came across a very touching Facebook post by a British chap called Brian Wilson. It touched me deeply and made me think. This is his post (I’ve quoted it verbatim, warts and all): Ok, I don’t work for the NHS (National Health Service) and am not a carer. I just work […]
Bridgestone, the world’s largest tyre and rubber company, has announced the launch of its latest generation of fuel-efficient Ecopia tyres. Applying an innovative pattern concept and newly developed compound technology, the new Ecopia H002 tyres enable long-haul fleets to reduce their total cost of ownership through best-in-class fuel efficiency – with no compromise on mileage. They also achieve outstanding wet-weather performance and offer year-round convenience through full compliance with European winter legislations. Best in class As it accounts for 30 percent […]
Our country’s economy is already reeling from the effect of Covid-19 – and the worst could be yet to come. That is the verdict of Dr Azar Jammine, director and chief economist of Econometrix. Charleen Clarke brings us the details of a fascinating Webinar he addressed this week in order to answer this question: What effect will Covid-19 have on our economy? In so doing, he gave participants some good news and some bad. First some good news. Jammine said […]
Volvo Trucks has introduced four new heavy-duty trucks, which will come to South Africa in the fourth quarter of this year. The trucks have a strong focus on the driver environment, safety and productivity. “We are really proud of this big forward-looking investment. Our aim is to be our customers’ best business partner by making them even more competitive and by helping them to attract the best drivers in an increasingly tough market,” says Roger Alm, president of Volvo Trucks. […]
Recently, I travelled to the Spanish port city of Bilbao. The reason for my trip? The global debut of MAN’s new truck generation – bedazzling in gold – and a seat at the highly sought-after VIP event celebrating its arrival. The event was a Seriously Big Deal in the world of MAN and, indeed, in the entire trucking fraternity. I say this because it was the company’s first product launch in a whopping two decades. Actually, it wasn’t just a […]
Russian rally raid driver Andrey Karginov took top honours in the 2020 Dakar Rally in the truck category for Kamaz. GIANENRICO GRIFFINI meets the man behind the chequered flag Two Kamaz crews finished on the podium in Qiddiya and another Kamaz truck was placed in fourth position in the final ranking. Did you expect this result before the rally began – especially given the uncertainties of the first Dakar in the Arabian Peninsula? Every time we go to a competition, […]
Each month, CHARLEEN CLARKE goes face to face with one of the captains of the transport industry. This month, she chats to Roberto Cortes, CEO of Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus After a long recession, the Brazilian market started to recover in 2017. Brazilian vehicle manufacturers went on to record robust growth in bus and truck sales in 2018. And you’ve experienced more of the same in 2019. In the first 11 months of 2019, the truck market grew by 18 […]
As I write this story, there are 230 051 confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide and 9 388 deaths. South Africa’s infection rate – at 150 – still seems quite small (thank goodness). I have heard lots of hysterical rantings and I’ve encountered lots of panic-stricken people. Amid all this hysteria, one thing is missing: no one is talking about the importance of our industry Until now. I’m going to talk about how important and how utterly invaluable our industry is right now. If […]
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