Author:focus-on-transport
Black beauty March 17, 2021 Isn’t this simply the most stunning truck? We simply had to share it with FOCUS readers! It’s been acquired by James Ward, the owner of H&C Haulage in the United Kingdom. He always places great emphasis on the technology onboard his new vehicles and, up to now, has opted for a somewhat discreet design on his Arocs four-axle trucks: inconspicuous white. But now, Ward has pulled out all the stops and ordered his latest Arocs […]
Meet Neo, a voice assistant for parcel deliveries March 17, 2021 Thanks to the pandemic, the courier and parcel delivery business is skyrocketing. But how do couriers and parcel delivery companies ensure that every single parcel reaches its destination on time? Enter Neo, a voice assistant for parcel deliveries. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and logistics firm Hermes are working on Neo together with the start-up Neohelden from Karlsruhe, Germany. The voice assistant is currently being trialled in a pilot scheme in […]
Cascade showcases latest advancements at IFOY Test Days March 17, 2021 Two South African truck drivers – Cornel van der Westhuizen from Grain Carriers and Cederic Matthyse from Darling Romery – have each won air tickets to Japan! This was announced during a virtual awards ceremony for the winners of the Extra Mile Challenge 2020 driving competitions on Tuesday, March 16. The UD Extra Mile Challenge started in 2015 and is a global driver competition. It tests both pre-inspection and […]
All-new DAF Trucks to hit the highways March 17, 2021 Distributed by Babcock in southern Africa, the latest DAF Trucks will soon be hitting South Africa’s highways as the highly anticipated DAF CF and XF series are launched into the market. Specifically engineered for local road conditions, the latest DAF trucks offer pure excellence in transport efficiency while setting new benchmarks for driver comfort and safety. Sporting a striking and polished new look, the new CF and XF series trucks […]
Top Ten and Top Five Finalists Announced The WORLD CAR FINALS countdown excitement begins today with the announcement of the Top Ten and Top Five finalists in five World Car Awards categories as tabulated by KPMG. A jury of 93 distinguished international automotive journalists selected the finalists by secret ballot based on their evaluation of each eligible vehicle as part of their professional work. South Africa is represented by Charleen Clarke, Lerato Matebese, Brenwin Naidu and Hannes Oosthuizen. The 2021 World Car of […]
It’s awards season in the motor industry! The jury of the Women’s World Car of the Year has announced its 2021 winners in each of nine categories. These vehicles represent excellence in their segments based on safety, comfort, technology, and value for the money. This is the eleventh year for WWCOTY, a team of fifty motoring journalists from 38 countries spanning five continents. It is the only jury in the automotive world composed exclusively of women. South Africa is represented […]
Fleetboard now standard on the Mercedes-Benz Truck range February 23, 2021 The Fleetboard telematics solution is now offered as a serial standard on the Actros range and selected Arocs models effective 1 January 2021. The market-leading telematics system boasts multiple benefits for Mercedes-Benz Truck customers, such as performance analysis and reports for vehicles and drivers, mapping and trip records, including accurate fuel consumption and maintenance management, as well as expert training and analysis. Fleetboard Performance Analysis With their individual […]
Zutari celebrates completion of R377m Pampoennek Road in Brits February 22, 2021 Zutari celebrates completion of R377m Pampoennek Road in Brits. Built at a cost of R377 million on behalf of the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral), the road stretches from the R512 to the west of the dam, and connects directly to the N4 to Rustenburg through Pampoennek. The project was officially opened by Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula, in partnership with Sanral and Madibeng Local Municipality. […]
Client satisfaction central to Ctrack support February 22, 2021 Because Ctrack’s Central Support Centre is split into smaller departments, clients benefit from the best possible services in the company’s Bureau, Fleet and Technical Support divisions. Ctrack’s Bureau Service involves the full outsourcing of fleet control-room activities, backed by highly proficient hindsight, insight and foresight data analytics and reporting. Dedicated fleet controllers meticulously monitor vehicle movements, incidents, alerts and alarms from the company’s 24/7 Central Support Centre and provide real-time support […]
After a storm comes calm? February 22, 2021 The Covid-19 pandemic has affected various sectors across the globe, with the commercial vehicles aftermarket industry taking a massive knock as well. But all hope is not lost! The market research solutions provider Reportlinker notes that the large-scale drop in business confidence, consumer demand and industrial production led to a global economic recession in 2020. “The coronavirus outbreak has also heavily impacted the commercial vehicle industry,” it highlights in its piece: “Covid-19 […]
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