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Volkswagen CaminhΓ΅es e Γnibus gets a new name June 7, 2022 One of South Africaβs preferred bus manufacturers β Volkswagen CaminhΓ΅es e Γnibus β has a new name. Volkswagen Truck & Bus is the new corporate name of Volkswagen CaminhΓ΅es e Γnibus. The official announcement was made by president and CEO Roberto Cortes during the Capital Markets Day of the Traton Group in SΓΆdertΓ€lje, Sweden. The news coincides with the announcement of the expansion of the company’s presence in more […]
White Horse Carriers bets on CarLo June 21, 2022 White Horse Carriers, based in Kempton Park, is aΒ South African subsidiary of BollorΓ© Logistics, a major global player in the logistics industry. The French group operates over 600 branches in 109 countries and employs over 19 000 people. The company has decided to invest in the European premium transport management system (TMS) CarLo. Since the company went live with the all-in-one freight forwarding software in September 2021, White Horse Carriers has […]
Identifying risks leads to safety rewards June 20, 2022 The 2021 annual report from DriveRisk β a pioneer in on-road behavioural risk monitoring and driver sciences for over 22 years β highlights some of the most prevalent risky driving behaviours, allowing fleet operators to target specific poor behaviours to improve safety. Founded in 2000, DriveRisk services customers in 24 countries across multiple industry sectors. The data displayed in the report represent over 12,5 million 12-second exception-based video events captured from […]
UD Trucks out in full force at Nampo Harvest Day 2022 June 17, 2022 Nampo Harvest Festival was once again an overwhelming success for UD Trucks, presenting the right platform for networking and new business opportunities. UD Trucks exhibited a variety of vehicles from its current product range at the festival. UD Trucks is celebrating 60 years of operation in South Africa in 2022. Over the years, the company has offered a wide range of products to cater to customers’ […]
#ThankYouTrucker is back! June 22, 2022 The search is on to find South Africaβs favourite trucker in #ThankYouTrucker 2022! #ThankYouTrucker 2021 was an incredible success and saw a wealth of inspiring entries about our countryβs esteemed drivers received. This success motivated Iveco South Africa to once again partner with the Road Freight Association (RFA) to find South Africaβs favourite trucker in #ThankYouTrucker 2022! #ThankYouTrucker is an initiative aimed at shining the spotlight on these unsung road freight industry heroes of […]
MAN places customers first! June 7, 2022 One of the accolades awarded at MANβs annual International Sales Conference is the Best CustomerFirst Award β and it went to MAN South Africa! MAN South Africa is the winner of the illustrious Best CustomerFirst Market Award for the second year running. The key principles that underpin MANβs CustomerFirst initiative are: I am a partner for our customers I ensure that customers get timely answers to their requests I act as a proud […]
Transitioning into a positive growth trajectory June 6, 2022 While the last two years have without question been something of a bumpy ride, Mercedes-Benz Buses has maintained its focus on growing its market share by giving its customers exactly what they need. According to Jason Brunninger, general manager for Mercedes-Benz Buses, the Covid-19 pandemic and the increasing cost of fuel globally have presented massive challenges. βThe negative aspects of the pandemic have, of course, affected the bus industry as a […]
Volvo Buses launches global electromobility solution June 6, 2022 Volvo Buses is expanding its electromobility offer worldwide β and you can expect to see its all-new product, the Volvo BZL Electric chassis, in the not-too-distant future. With the launch of the new Volvo BZL Electric chassis, Volvo Buses provides a solid platform for sustainable and efficient public transport in cities around the world, along with reliable and profitable operations for customers. The e-mobility chassis is set to be released in […]
Ivecoβs E-Way leads the e-mobility charge! June 6, 2022 Electric buses may not be commonplace in South Africa β yet. But, in Europe, theyβre fast replacing buses with diesel engines. And Ivecoβs E-Way is leading the charge. Last month (May 2022), Iveco Bus clocked up yet another order for the E-Way, delivering five 12-metre E-Way electric buses to Seville’s Urban Transport. The electric E-Way bus improves the quality of urban life; it doesnβt generate emissions, works quietly, is more comfortable […]
The best truck for the job: specified! May 31, 2022 Selecting the best truck for a specific job might seem like a mammoth task. Not only are there an array of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to choose from, but also a large selection of configurations within an OEMβs stall. But you donβt have to arrange a truck test for every vehicle in the runningβ¦ TruckScience is here to help. In short, TruckScience develops software to simplify the process of selecting […]
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