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Imperial enters strategic partnership with MiX Telematics April 20, 2021 Two of the best-known names in the global transport industry – MiX Telematics and Imperial – have announced a strategic business partnership. This comes at a time when reliable and efficient transport has never been more important. MiX Telematics, a leading global Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of connected fleet management solutions, has announced an agreement to be the preferred telematics provider for Imperial, a leading African-focused provider of integrated market access […]
MAN of the moment! April 19, 2021 MAN Automotive (South Africa) had an excellent 2020. And the company’s new managing director, Oliver Klein, is banking on an even more successful 2021. He tells CHARLEEN CLARKE that the number one spot is his goal … German-born Klein has had a long and diverse career path at MAN. “After studying mechanical engineering in Germany, I started my career within the commercial environment at MAN in 1996 as a trainee workshop manager. From […]
Hino launches fleet management system for its trucks April 1, 2021 Hino-Connect, a full fleet management system, will be installed as standard fitment on the full range of trucks offered by Hino South Africa from April 2021. This includes the Dyna, 300, 500 and 700 models. The system is a joint venture with Cartrack. “This comprehensive telematics solution includes a three-year subscription from the date of fitment and will be an important, additional tool to ensure we continue to provide […]
Hilux joins the army! April 1, 2021 By Milan Olsansky In a fundamental change within the Czech army fleet, over the next four years, the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic will buy up to 1 200 new Toyota Hilux bakkies. The Toyotas will replace age-old UAZ and Land Rover vehicles. The price for each Hilux will be €33 359 (roughly R578 274). The Hilux bakkies will be supplied over a three-year period – from 2021 to 2024. “Modern vehicles are the […]
Farewell to Mitsuteru Yageta April 1, 2021 Mitsuteru Yageta, group chief financial officer (CFO) of Isuzu Motors South Africa, is laying down his tools after an incredible 40 years at the company! Yageta (64) was deployed by Isuzu Japan as an expatriate at Isuzu Motors South Africa in 2018 as the group CFO after Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan acquired the Isuzu manufacturing plant and related operations from General Motors Company. Yageta was based in Port Elizabeth and established a […]
Suez Canal blockage – lessons to be learned April 1, 2021 While FOCUS readers are primarily in the business of road transport, many follow the business of shipping with great interest. And we all followed the almost unbelievable story that unfolded recently when the MS Ever Given blocked the Suez Canal for several days. Insurers have been warning for years that the increasing size of vessels is leading to a higher accumulation of risk when something goes wrong. These fears […]
Boldly going where no MAN has gone before April 1, 2021 MAN Truck & Bus has unveiled a van in Austria for previously unthinkable operations. The TGE 3.180 4×4 combi van is equipped with a special so-called “caterpillar drive”. This enables it to drive over snow-covered slopes or muddy fields if it needs to reach alpine grazing land, hotels or ski lifts. “You glide along on the snow; it’s fabulous,” says Martin Zeller, branch manager of MAN Truck & Bus […]
Long haul to sustainability March 22, 2021 At least seven of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals relate to the impact of sustainable transport on a society and an economy, points out Dr Gustav Rohde, Co-CEO at engineering consultant Zutari. Rohde says that, to achieve these goals, the public transport sector needs to embrace technology to meet its users’ needs better and ensure more streamlined service integration. From tracking and GPS to smartphone payment and rating systems, plenty of efficiency […]
Toyota announces safety upgrade March 22, 2021 It’s been a year since everyone’s lives were drastically changed. This change has seen individuals and companies alike introducing new ways of doing things. Toyota is no exception … South Africa’s most-loved people mover has received an upgrade in response to the prevailing Covid-19 operating conditions. In support of the local taxi industry, and to ensure the safety of both drivers and commuters, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has introduced an upgraded driver […]
Telematics to the fore in vaccine transport March 22, 2021 The importance of tracking and telematics has long been recognised in the transport industry. But, when it comes to transporting lifesaving Covid vaccines, tracking and telematics are utterly essential. Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has unveiled the BharatBenz BSafe Express, a specialised refrigerated truck specifically designed for the safe transportation of Covid-19 vaccines. Equipped with state-of-the-art connectivity, the BSafe Express uses newly developed refrigeration units that ensure that the temperature […]
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