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Ford wins 2024 International Van of the Year Award December 9, 2023 Ford Pro’s new Transit Custom has been named the 2024 International Van of the Year. Being named the best van in the world is nothing new for the Transit. In the International Van of the Year competition’s 23-year history, the Transit has won the most significant accolade in the world of vans a whopping five times! The Transit is the world’s best-selling cargo van, and the Transit Custom […]
JC Auditors Celebrates Record-Breaking 2023 December 11, 2023 JC Auditors (JCA), a leading SANAS-accredited certification body, has experienced an extraordinary year of achievements and milestones in 2023. As the company celebrates its 15th year of existence, JCA has not only broken through significant barriers, but has also expanded its reach and service offerings, solidifying its position as a leader in the certification industry. The remarkable landmarks achieved by JCA in 2023 include: Breaking the 10,000 audit barrier: In its 15th […]
Gavin Kelly: steadfast force in SA’s logistics quagmire December 12, 2023 In the convoluted landscape of South Africa’s logistics industry, where trucks are set ablaze and ports suffocate under congestion, Gavin Kelly – the chief executive officer of the Road Freight Association (RFA) – is known for his commitment to steadying the transport and logistics sector. Appointed as chief executive officer in 2019, Kelly has brought over four decades of expertise to his four years spent in the role. His […]
SA-built Amarok is world’s best bakkie! December 12, 2023 The joint winner of the 2024 International Pick-up Award is the locally-built Amarok from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The award was announced at the recent Solutrans exhibition in Lyon, France. This is the third time that the Amarok has won the International Pick-up Award, having also driven off with the sought-after prize in 2011 and 2017. The victory was announced following October’s extensive testing of the competition finalists in Greece, which was […]
’Cos we are living in a digital world December 12, 2023 New developments from Continental have a late 1980s earworm stuck in JACO DE KLERK’s head… The song Material Girl, first recorded by Madonna in 1984 on her second studio album Like a Virgin, has the Queen of Pop singing through each chorus: “’Cos we are living in a material world, and I am a material girl…” Almost four decades later, Continental has turned this aesthetic upside down by embracing […]
Solutrans 2023 delivers big on sustainability December 13, 2023 From 21 to 25 November, more than 64,000 industry professionals descended on the Eurexpo in Lyon, France for one of Europe’s largest gatherings of light and heavy commercial vehicles (LCVs and HCVs). Solutrans 2023 lived up to its well-earned reputation as an unmissable event on the international commercial vehicle calendar, as it continues to grow its reach and influence. This year’s record-breaking attendance at Solutrans included a veritable who’s who of […]
FH Electric wins International Truck of The Year December 13, 2023 Volvo Trucks’ FH Electric range has been elected International Truck of the Year 2024. It is the first time an electric truck has won this accolade! Roger Alm, president of Volvo Trucks, was presented with the prestigious award in Lyon, France, during the press day of Solutrans, the biennial trade fair for haulage and urban transport professionals. With a winning score of 84 votes, the Swedish truck manufacturer’s heavy-duty […]
Face to face with UD’s Filip Van den Heede December 13, 2023 From improving parts availability to focusing on sustainability and the empowerment of women, this has been quite some year for UD Trucks Southern Africa. Managing director Filip Van den Heede tells CHARLEEN CLARKE that he’s very pleased with what has been achieved in 2023. While it hasn’t all been plain sailing, Van den Heede is happy with UD’s achievements in 2023. “It’s been a very good year for […]
Advertorial Transport operators can still take advantage of the limited time offer on Isuzu’s Ready To Work trucks. Isuzu trucks are designed to keep your fleet on the road and your business thriving. Start building, delivering, and growing today, with trucks that are always Ready To Go! Right now, you can get amazing deals with Ready To Work truck units. The NPR 400 AMT Refrigerated Body is available from R867,500, while you can get your hands on the FTR 850 […]
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the world’s first electric flying passenger ship! November 18, 2023 The groundbreaking Candela P-12, hailed as the world’s inaugural electric hydrofoiling passenger vessel, has successfully completed its initial test flights in Stockholm. Developed by Swedish company Candela Technology AB, this cutting-edge vessel comes with a hefty price tag of R34 million. Watch a video showcasing the P-12 in action here. The P-12 utilises computer-guided hydrofoils to lift its hull above […]
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