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It’ll land on local shores only in May, but Mercedes-Benz South Africa has released the pricing of its eagerly awaited X-Class pickup. A member of the Mercedes-Benz Vans family, the X-Class will be available in South Africa in two levels of trim, described by the company as: “The X-Class Progressive, which is aimed at people seeking a rugged bakkie with extra styling and comfort functions, while also being a comfortable, yet prestigious, vehicle for private or dual use. “The X-Class Power, which is […]
Gauteng motorists will receive a last opportunity to provide their inputs and express their concerns with the Aarto Amendment Bill, which primarily seeks to migrate traffic fines completely out of the jurisdiction of the courts and into a purely administrative system. The Gauteng Provincial Legislature is holding public hearings on the Aaarto Amendment Bill at three venues around Gauteng in the coming weeks: Date Venue Area Thursday, March 22 Braamfontein Conference and Recreation Centre, Cnr Harrison and Smit Street, Braamfontein […]
For 40 years, Isuzu has been producing light commercial vehicles (LCVs) in South Africa. With the announcement by General Motors (GM) that it would completely withdraw from the local market by the end of 2017, this proud heritage – and that of the separate Isuzu Trucks division – came under threat… The brand is, however, now set to enter a new dawn. Isuzu Motors, the Japanese parent company, has taken over 100-percent ownership of the local operations and formed Isuzu […]
While not strictly of interest to the readers of FOCUS, Gavin Myers was able to visit the 2018 Caravan, Motor, Touristik (CMT) show in Stuttgart, Germany, with Mercedes-Benz Vans. I could never have imagined just how big the business of caravans and motor homes is in Europe. I was utterly gobsmacked as we trawled through hall after hall, after hall, to see all manner of converted vans, trucks and bespoke mobile homes and caravans for the leisure market. One could, quite […]
“I do believe in the horse. The automobile is no more than a transitory phenomenon”, is the quote (attributed to Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany) that greets visitors at the start of the exhibition of the Mercedes-Benz Museum. Could any person at the time have had a more misguided opinion, asks GAVIN MYERS after visiting the mind-blowing Stuttgart exhibition. If there’s one undeniable truth that identifies modern society, it is that its development was vastly accelerated by transportation and, since […]
What are the financial risks attached to global insurance programmes for fleet owners with cross-border operations? WILLIAM GEORGE finds out. There are several financial risks that businesses with cross-border operations need to take into account. It is, therefore, ideal to have insurance that best complements the nature of the business. Africa remains one of the fastest-growing regions in the world and many South African organisations are focusing their growth strategies beyond the border, despite the unpredictable commodity market. This opportunity […]
With more than 5 500 permanently employed drivers on its books, Innovative Staffing Solutions (iSS) has developed comprehensive training, as well as systems and procedures to ensure its drivers are properly prepared to negotiate South African roads with skill and confidence. Arnoux Maré, MD of Innovative Staffing Solutions – the largest subsidiary of Innovative Solutions Group – says the business outsources employees to clients in the transport, mining, industrial and security industries. “Our large contingent of drivers has necessitated the […]
How can technology be leveraged to ease traffic congestion? If there’s one thing I hate about commuting, it is the traffic. Commuters in any of our country’s major cities are bound to come up against tailback-causing accidents, out-of-order traffic lights, roadworks, slow-moving vehicles – the list goes on… And so it was with interest that I recently read a piece by Teddy Daka, group CEO of digital solutions provider Ansys, about traffic management of the future entitled “Local solutions to […]
The Johannesburg Expo Centre Nasrec will be abuzz between March 13 and 16, when the 2018 Bauma Conexpo Africa opens its doors. The largest trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines and construction vehicles in Africa continues to attract international participation, highlighted by four new joint pavilions and exhibiting companies from all over the world. “In view of the general economic conditions, interest in Bauma Conexpo Africa is satisfying,” says Stefan Rummel, MD of Messe München. He […]
Goodyear has previewed some interesting innovations in tyre technology at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, one of which could have wide-ranging implications for fleet operators. The company’s intelligent tyre prototype is designed to ensure optimal connectivity between the tyre and fleet operators by incorporating a complete tyre information system, which includes a tyre, sensors and cloud-based algorithms that all work together to communicate in real-time with fleet operators via a mobile app. “As shared mobility continues to grow in popularity, […]
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