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Powerstar shines bright in Southern Africa January 24, 2022 Since its inception 11 years ago, Ever Star Industries (ESI) has forged a solid reputation for offering excellent products at a reasonable price. In Southern Africa, this is exemplified by the company’s Powerstar brand. ROWAN WATT-PRINGLE finds out more. Based on the Chinese Beiben vehicle range, Powerstar is a 100% Southern African brand. One of the first Chinese heavy commercial vehicle brands to become available in South Africa, it has since […]
Hino refreshes appearance and adds features to popular 300-Series February 7, 2022 Hino South Africa has made some cosmetic changes to the exterior and interior appearance of its popular 300-Series of medium trucks, while adding features and realigning the model mix. These models have been among the leaders in the local medium truck market for many years. The comprehensive and competitively-priced range now offers 13 derivatives with body and payload capability of between 3 390 and 5 950 kg, basically […]
Transport industry recovers! February 2, 2022 The local transport industry is showing steady signs of recovery! A total of 27 075 trucks and buses were sold during 2021 in South Africa, an increase of 19% over 2020. But Filip Van den Heede, managing director of UD Trucks Southern Africa, has warned that it’s not all going to be plain sailing for the industry. “While the local transport industry is showing steady growth, it will be a bumpy road ahead of […]
MAN: obsessed with customer service January 28, 2022 The truck and bus market in South Africa is fiercely competitive and there are lots of terrific products on offer. How then does a manufacturer differentiate itself from the competition? CHARLEEN CLARKE discovers that at MAN Automotive SA, it’s all about an obsession with customer service. For some reason (there are many theories as to why), many of the world’s truck and bus companies have descended on South Africa. Transport operators here […]
Scania introduces world-class hybrid trucks January 21, 2022 Scania is introducing Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) trucks that can be fitted with different powertrain and charging options, thus offering solutions that can fulfil various demands for applications such as refrigerated transport, concrete mixers, and regional distribution. The truly new electric machine GE281 works in tandem with a Scania seven or nine-litre combustion engine, providing unique opportunities for creating fossil-free transport solutions for heavy trucks with […]
Lion’s Coach wins Sustainable Bus of the Year January 13, 2022 MAN’s Lion’s Coach has been named the winner of the “Sustainable Bus of the Year 2022” award in the coach category. “We are delighted that the MAN Lion’s Coach has impressed the expert jury and won the Sustainable Bus of the Year 2022 award. After all, it is the first and only European award that recognises the topic of sustainability in the city bus, intercity bus and coach sector,” […]
Meet the factory of the future December 9, 2021 SEAT and Eurecat are working on an innovative project that uses drones to transport parts autonomously to the production line In SEAT’s factory in Martorell, Spain, a drone flies above the production lines. It’s part of a pioneering new project between SEAT and the Eurecat centre to explore the possibility of using drones to optimise logistics supply. “Our goal with this project is to explore the advantages of autonomous vertical mobility […]
A tougher tyre for people carriers December 9, 2021 Dunlop SP VAN01, the company’s newest generation of tyres developed especially for vans, takes the challenging African road conditions into consideration, delivering a safe, reliable, durable and comfortable ride. “Drivers of private or public transport vehicles need to consider many factors when selecting the right tyre for their people carrier, light truck or van,” says Lubin Ozoux, CEO of the tyre manufacturer Sumitomo Rubber South Africa. “The Dunlop SP VAN01 makes […]
Pandemic highlights need for functional supply chains December 9, 2021 Supply chains do more than get goods from manufacturers to end users – they save lives. This has never been more evident than during the Covid-19 crisis. Ensuring adequate, uninterrupted supplies of life-saving medicines and medical oxygen, getting PPE (personal protective equipment) where and it is needed, and distributing Covid-19 vaccines all depend on efficient supply chains and the people who manage them. The pandemic has highlighted the critical need […]
Erik Bergvall appointed MD of Scania December 9, 2021 There’s a new man at the helm of Scania Southern Africa – and he joins the company with a wealth of experience in all areas of the business Following Scania’s global decision to introduce several changes to its commercial operation which will see a strengthened strategic transformation across the Scania Group’s regional hubs, Scania has announced the appointment of Erik Bergvall as the new managing director for Southern Africa. Bergvall takes […]
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