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UD Trucks has an unrelenting passion to provide the trucks and services the world needs today. This commitment has driven the company’s innovation for over 80 years worldwide, and for more than 55 years in southern Africa Key to the company’s success during this time has been its extra-mile approach to everything it does. “As a part of one of world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, UD Trucks utilises and adapts global technology, knowledge and resources to provide trucks and services […]
Having launched two new vehicles into two new segments in the past two years, Powerstar is heading into 2019 with some exciting developments waiting in the wings Ever Star Industries (ESI) is aiming to make it “three for three” this year when it launches yet another medium-weight contender into its new Powerstar FT range of trucks. There is also an exciting technological development on the way! The FT – with its FT3 three- and FT5 five-tonne derivatives that were launched […]
Will 2019 hold more promise for South African transporters than years gone by? May 2019 is the month on the minds of South African citizens – as this is when the long-awaited national elections are expected to take place. Having been thrown into the deep end at the most desperate of 11th hours, President Cyril Ramaphosa seemed to have spent 2018 doing what he could to stabilise the country with one hand effectively tied behind his back by internal party […]
With the health of truck drivers continually increasing in importance, shouldn’t the list of health concerns also include one of the most prevalent killers of men in the country? It’s a well-known fact that South African truck drivers lead terribly unhealthy lifestyles. Long hours on the road for days at a time with little chance for physical activity; high-fat, high-carb, high-sugar diets that result in diabetes; and exposure to drugs, alcohol and HIV/Aids are all major concerns. Thanks to initiatives […]
Musawenkosi Vilakazi of Soweto, Given Mahlangu of Mpumalanga and Bongani Lunga of Roodekop in Ekurhuleni are the lucky winners of 2019 study bursaries sponsored by Elegant Fuel, collectively valued at R270 000. The trio was among more than 200 students nominated in an online bursary competition held during December 2018. Vilakazi will be studying towards a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting at the University of Johannesburg. He was “excited and emotional” upon hearing the news of his bursary win, as […]
Happy Valentine’s Day, FOCUS readers! Around the world on this day of love, chocolates, roses and fluffy teddy bears are gifted as signs of love and affection, but have you ever given thought to how these gifts make their way to your nearest store? Take flowers, for example. In early February, major flower-producing nations around the world – such as Kenya and Ecuador – harvest and air-freight additional quantities of roses to important global centres of flower distribution and directly […]
Investments of more than R3 billion and 18 months of upgrades to the Ford Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria have paid off as the new Ford Ranger has begun to roll out of the plant. The Silverton plant produces the Ranger for local and export consumption and the 2019 model offers substantial upgrades over its predecessor. It boasts a new powertrain with more power and greater fuel efficiency, enhanced refinement and more advanced technologies. While it may look similar, under […]
As of January 1, Daimler Trucks and Buses Southern Africa became a separate legal entity from Mercedes-Benz South Africa – in line with Daimler AG’s new strategy that splits the business into three: Daimler Mobility AG (financial and mobility services), Mercedes-Benz AG (passenger cars and vans) and Daimler Truck AG (trucks and buses). The new Arocs is the first vehicle to be launched in South Africa under the new business structure – and it’s one mighty impressive start. Replacing the […]
The 2019 World Car Finals countdown excitement has begun with KPMG’s announcement of the finalists in six World Car Awards categories. A jury of 86 distinguished international automotive journalists – including CyberStoep’s Charleen Clarke – selected the following finalists by secret ballot based on their evaluation with each candidate as part of their professional work. The 2019 World Car of the Year winner will be selected from the following 10 finalists that were chosen from an initial list of 40 contenders. The […]
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