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Tata Motors’ range of buses in South Africa has been specifically engineered to withstand rugged, local conditions, offering unmatched value for transport operators Public transport in South Africa forms a vital part of the economic and social development of the country, with the majority of the population dependent on services provided by commuter buses or taxis. Tata Motors, the world’s fourth-largest bus manufacturer, understands all aspects of public transport. Part of the US$ 100-billion Tata Group, for over 60 years […]
The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) reported that the declining trend in new vehicle sales continued in August with aggregate domestic sales of 45 537 units reflecting a decrease of 5,1 percent compared to the figure for the same month last year. In the commercial vehicle segment, LCV sales totalled 14 041 units to register a modest 0,5 percent gain compared with August 2018’s figure. Sales of medium commercials were up 6,6 percent to 740 units, […]
Hino recently completed a 50-day promotional roadshow through four countries in sub-Saharan Africa aimed at increasing brand awareness with a view to growing sales in the region. The 6 500-km route covered Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique, with stopovers in Bulawayo, Harare, Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe, Lilongwe, Blantyre, Tete and Maputo. Andre Venter, vice-divisional general manager for Hino at African Mobility Solutions (AMS) – organisers of the roadshow and distributors of the brand in 30 African countries – said the initiative […]
South Africa’s road-freight industry, with its direct link to manufacturing and consumer spending, is feeling the consequences of an economy which shrank by 3,2 percent in the first quarter of this year, according to official statistics. “If people aren’t buying, there’s no demand for product, and if there’s no demand for product, there’s no need to transport goods,” says Marcus Ellappan, director of road freight at Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL), one of South Africa’s largest logistics businesses, who points out […]
From next month, TomTom Telematics will change its name to Webfleet Solutions, according to a statement released by Bridgestone, which has bought the company. The statement says the acquisition – which was confirmed in April this year – was motivated by Bridgestone’s objective of strengthening its digital capabilities as part of its transformation from a premium tyre producer to a mobility solutions leader. “The acquisition has reinforced our footprint in data-based solutions. The newly named Webfleet Solutions – inspired by […]
Location data is the key to unlocking social and economic benefits that efficient transport and mobility systems will bring to South Africa, according to an international transport expert Location technology will transform South Africa’s transport system – but don’t expect to see self-driving vehicles on the country’s roads any time soon. What’s more relevant is the need for the public and private sectors to work closely together to unlock the significant social and economic benefits that more efficient transport and […]
Are your trucks covered by insurance in the event of a riot or strike? Here’s why transport operators should consider special-risk cover The transport and logistics sector is perceived as being particularly vulnerable to civil unrest, with the Road Freight Association (RFA) recently revealing that about 1 400 trucks have been damaged or destroyed over the past year – a frightening statistic considering costs that can be incurred by a single truck leaking hazardous cargo into the surrounding environment. Civil […]
Helping to make the world’s roads safe, one vehicle at a time – that’s the aim of South African driver-behaviour management specialist, DriveRisk, and its American partner, Lytx Ensuring safety on the road had become a necessity, with a 20/20 view of driver behaviour the key to risk management. That’s how Ben Bezuidenhout, chief business development officer of South African driver-behaviour management specialist DriveRisk, summed up the theme of the company’s recent annual user-group conference. Speaking at the Birchwood Conference […]
A South African-based global fleet-maintenance systems company, Freeway, has developed a specialist cost-control system designed for the transport industry – which can be customised to cater to specific needs Freeway, a supplier of fleet-maintenance systems, prides itself on being a South African success story. Started in the 1980s in Johannesburg, Freeway subsequently expanded its operations to the United Kingdom (UK), where it has become established as one of the leading suppliers of vehicle-maintenance systems, servicing 10 percent of the top […]
Recently introduced to South Africa, Hyundai’s Grand i10 Cargo fits the bill as a cheap-to-run, light delivery vehicle well-suited to urban conditions It looks like a compact car – and drives like one, too. But Hyundai’s Grand i10 Cargo is a robust, two-seat delivery vehicle with a load capacity of 1 202 litres – making it practical for city and suburban small-package transport. In place of a boot and rear bench, the vehicle sports a metal cargo floor that is […]
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