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A world full of opportunities February 19, 2021 Looking back at the year just gone: 2020 was just a little bit different from other years. Covid-19 coloured the year, but not everything was negative, says Harry Wolters, CEO of DAF Trucks. βWe tackled the Corona crisis well. DAF Trucks is working as before. On New Year’s Eve, with an βoliebolβ [a traditional Dutch treat] in one hand and Champagne in the other, I looked forward to 2021 with confidence.” TTM.nlβs […]
Scania’s total solutions February 5, 2021 Scania Southern Africa wants to differentiate itself from its competitors and ensure it retains the “X-factor” for which it has become known. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the transport sector β all the way from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to the transport operator and the freight owner β has been extensive. To respond to the new realities of doing business in such a challenging environment, Scania Southern Africa implemented several initiatives […]
Choosing the right truck for the job February 5, 2021 One of the most important considerations when buying a new bus or truck is selecting the right vehicle for the job: one that is suitable for the particular type of operation to be performed. Choosing a new vehicle is not always an easy task. Many factors have to be considered β whether the vehicle is fit for the purpose for which it will be used, for example, or whether the […]
New Toyota Hilux – Tougher & More Advanced February 5, 2021 Milestones have come thick and fast for South Africaβs best-selling vehicle. For more than 50 years, Toyotaβs Hilux brand has set benchmarks, not least of which is being South Africaβs best-selling vehicle. This success is celebrated within a dynamic marketplace, one that characterises Hilux as responsive to the countryβs unique customer requirements. The latest iteration of Toyotaβs revered βbakkieβ builds on the robust foundation of the eighth-generation architecture and […]
Always visible driven by Ctrack February 5, 2021 Ctrack, a global supplier of vehicle tracking, insurance telematics and fleet management solutions, provides tailor-made solutions to customers, and caters for business and industrial requirements Ctrack has the objective to transform business around the world, with the provision of innovative communication solutions, with actionable insights on cloud platforms. The brandβs technology and electronic research division designs and develops a wide range of asset management and monitoring systems using GPS satellite positioning, GSM […]
Operating a commercial vehicle: Not for the faint-hearted February 5, 2021 While at first glance the cost of operating a commercial vehicle might seem to be easy to calculate, but there are many factors to consider. In the highly competitive freight industry, every cent counts. To accurately estimate the cost of operating a commercial vehicle requires transport operators to consider each model individually, as performance and maintenance costs will differ. A vehicle with newer technologies might be more fuel efficient […]
Mighty MAN February 5, 2021 Underpinning the resilience of MAN and its continued evolution of best-performance truck and bus products is a genuine concern for humanity and environment. MAN starts 2021 on the back of the best market share achievement since 2006 in the extra heavy market of the SA Commons Union, with 1 575 trucks sold. This represents a share of 14.2% and bodes well for the giant manufacturer of MAN trucks and buses, not forgetting the VW buses […]
Changing catalysts February 4, 2021 Border post protocols have always been a problem; Covid-19 has really just highlighted those with tragic consequences. This scenario is a double-edged sword for the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). The potential of long-distance transmission of Covid-19 brought to mind Charleen Clarkeβs (editorial director) award-winning piece some years ago, which highlighted how truck drivers were being infected with HIV/AIDS by prostitutes along their routes, transmitting it to their own partners on their return home.Β […]
By Charleen Clarke Itβs almost time for me to vote for the World Car Awards and also the Womenβs World Car of the Year. Hence, Iβm on a mission: to find the best car in the world. Could it be the new Land Rover Defender? Thatβs the question I sought to answer when I took delivery of a Defender D240 HSE. I was, of course, quite familiar with the vehicle. After all, it was probably the most publicized launch of […]
Hino tackles Dakar again! December 16, 2020 Hino will be involved in yet another David vs Goliath battle in the 2021 Dakar Rally, which starts in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on January 2. The four-wheel drive Hino 500 is one of the few competing trucks in a field of 42 with an engine capacity of less than 10 litres. However, despite the smaller engine and less power, the Hino has delivered amazing reliability over the years. Hino has entered only one […]
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