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MCV sales are flying! August 8, 2022 There’s reason for celebration! Medium commercial vehicle (MCV) sales grew by a whopping 33% last month (July). Is this a sign of things to come? Total sales in the MCV segment (3,5 to 8,5 tonne GVM) last month clocked in at an impressive 790 units; a Hino spokesperson says growth in the freight carrier market is one of the reasons why. “Our original market forecast expectation was that the MCV market would grow […]
Selectivity needed when making and using Hydrogen as fuel August 17, 2022 South Africa has announced sweeping plans to develop its hydrogen industry, positioning itself to become a global hydrogen hub. But new research suggests that leaked hydrogen gas (and leaks are inevitable) has a far greater greenhouse effect than we previously thought. We should be very careful about where and how we use hydrogen, writes NEIL THOMAS STACEY. In his 2022 State of the Nation address, Cyril Ramaphosa announced a R270 […]
At last… Good news from China! July 22, 2022 After endless bad news stories emerging from China – largely revolving around endless lockdowns – Mats Harborn, vice president Asia of the International Forum for Heavy Vehicle Transport & Technology (HVTT), reveals that some good news is finally emerging from the country. There is one very good piece of news: China is relaxing its Covid-related entry rules to 7+3 days of quarantine. “This is an important step toward being able to […]
Iveco on the road of change at IAA August 4, 2022 Iveco is determined to drive change. Never has this been more evident than at the IAA. Gerrit Marx, CEO of the Iveco Group, says that partnerships and products will be highlights of the company’s stand this year in Hannover. If there is one commercial vehicle manufacturer truly ticking all the boxes right now, it’s Iveco. Thanks to sound business acumen and some very smart partnerships, Iveco is revealing an […]
Engen dealer beats the odds August 16, 2022 From pregnant teenager to petrol attendant to Engen dealer. Women’s Month is the perfect time to pay tribute to a woman who has beaten the odds. Nomthandazo Vena Kalani’s inspirational debut novel, Precious Stones within our Flaws, is the story of a brave woman who has conquered excruciating hardship and countless barriers to lead her best life. In her candid book, she invites readers to join her on her journey to […]
IFOY 2022 winners announced August 15, 2022 We reveal the 2022 winners of the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Award and, just as importantly, why jury members voted for them. The 2022 IFOY Award has been awarded to six companies, namely Jungheinrich, Locus Robotics, Noyes Technologies, robominds, SSI SCHÄFER, and SYNAOS. The winners were announced recently at an awards ceremony at the BMW Welt in Munich. Judged by journalists from around the world (Charleen Clarke from […]
Sustainability to the fore at MAN August 4, 2022 Without sustainability, there is no future. Accordingly, MAN Truck & Bus has embedded this ideal firmly in its corporate strategy. In line with global corporate strategy, MAN South Africa has embarked on a solar project at its bus production plant in Olifantsfontein. This milestone is a major move for MAN on its global mission to build a cost-effective future and reduce MAN’s impact on the environment. “As a MAN bus manufacturing […]
Truckers rate Hino tops August 4, 2022 Ever wondered which truck brand South African companies favour? The answer is Hino. Hino has continued to top the overall rankings in the DataTrack comparative customer experience survey for the second quarter of 2022. This is despite losing production for 40 days from mid-April, after flood damage in KwaZulu-Natal caused the enforced shutdown of its assembly plant in Prospecton, near Durban. Hino not only held on to its top ranking in the combined […]
New bottle design for FUCHS lubricants new small packs July 28, 2022 New small packs for the automotive sector have been rolled out globally by FUCHS Lubricants to maximise customer benefits by means of new labels, ergonomic design, and added sustainability thanks to the use of recycled materials. “The small pack retail sector is a very important growth area for us in Africa at the moment,” comments FUCHS Lubricants South Africa sales director Andrew Cowling. “We are focusing on the […]
Covid: bad for humanity, good news for couriers July 27, 2022 Imagine a future in which your new cell phone is delivered to your home by a courier, who also sets up your new device for you. What about a courier who can deliver a spare part for your washing machine and install it while they are there? These were some of the scenarios explored by parcel industry experts in an absorbing panel discussion on e-commerce and the last mile […]
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