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Toyota has released a limited-edition Hilux bakkie that reflects the spirit of Gazoo Racing – the brand’s motorsport division. Badged the Hilux GR Sport, the model features suspension upgrades and cosmetic enhancements. In a statement, a company spokesman says the development brief for the vehicle hinged on offering better off-road handling, enhanced off-road body control and a sharper on-road steering feel. Accordingly, the model has been fitted with monotube shock absorbers that work in conjunction with firmer front springs to […]
Johannesburg-based company Careful Carriers has been using a FAW 6.130 FL truck since late last year to transport loads across South Africa, Botswana and Lesotho, racking up about 40 000 km in the process. The vehicle represents a new medium commercial from FAW South Africa and, like the successful 8.140 on which it is based, the model is equipped with a Cummins engine. The truck, which has a 4,6-t payload, was delivered to Careful Carriers by FAW Isando. “The vehicle […]
Leading vehicle tracking and telematics provider, Ctrack, has launched Ctrack Driver Mobi in South Africa, following a successful rollout of the service in the United Kingdom (UK). With Driver Mobi, drivers are able to view their driving behaviour scores on internet-enabled smart phones. The scores are derived from journeys they have made over 30 days. The scores can be compared against those of other drivers in the company or against specific driver groups within a company, creating a competitive environment […]
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The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), reported that sales of new light commercial vehicles grew 1,2 percent in June compared with figures for the corresponding month last year. Sales in the medium and heavy segments showed mixed performance, the former improving by 16 percent and the latter dropping by 3,9 percent compared with figures for June last year. Light Commercial Vehicles < 3 501 kg Total: 14 495 Changan 12 Datsun 1 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles South […]
It is 2018, and the world runs on the Internet. Due to the explosion of e-commerce stores and the further integration of the worldwide market, many companies in a wide variety of industries are finding themselves in a position wherein they have to move goods around the world — as soon as possible. In the past, the logistics for making this happen would have sent any logical person running (very fast) in the opposite direction; however, with the introduction of […]
Despite promises by government that it will resolve truck violence, terror continues to reign along the country’s main trade corridors. Local truck drivers fear losing their lives for doing their jobs, while transport operators face financial ruin. WANITA WALLACE reports Sibusiso Mapumulo, whose truck had broken down on the N3 near Pietermaritzburg, watched in the rear-view mirror as a shadowy figure crept out of the bushes towards the rear of the vehicle. It was dark and Mapumulo couldn’t make out […]
In terms of Mazda’s new global strategy, the brand is committed to delivering premium-quality vehicles aimed at moving the needle for brand value. Among new products scheduled is a replacement for the BT-50 bakkie – which won’t include a workhorse Mazda’s new-generation BT-50 bakkie – developed in collaboration with Japanese rival Isuzu – won’t include a workhorse version for the South African market, though a cab-and-a-half derivative is on the cards. In an interview in Johannesburg at the launch of […]
MiX Track and React is the perfect solution to manage drivers and fleets in real-time To realise the full benefits of a fleet-management system, drivers need to comply with pre-determined driving criteria and procedures. These are usually set according to a company’s individual needs and the specific industry in which it operates. MiX Track and React (TAR) is a 24/7 control room service from MiX Telematics that assists in managing drivers and fleets in real-time. When critical driving events are […]
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 […]
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