Author:focus-on-transport
The Minister of Home Affairs, Aaron Motsoaledi, has welcomed the adoption by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) of the Border Management Authority Bill, saying the move lends impetus to the countryβs efforts to deal with porous borders that enable illegal immigration and the movement of illicit or stolen goods, including vehicles. βWe welcome the adoption of the Bill by the NCOP. The department must now increase its efforts to prepare for the establishment of the Border Management Authority. Implementation […]
Putco has teamed up with vehicle tracking company Netstar to help implement a range of initiatives aimed at increasing road safety and reducing accidents involving its buses, especially along the notoriously dangerous R573 Moloto Corridor. The initiatives follow meetings between Putco and transport MECs Jacob Mamabolo (Gauteng) and Gillion Mashego (Mpumalanga). The Moloto Corridor stretches over 160 km and spans three provinces β Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo β and is used by over 60 000 commuters daily. In addition, with […]
Following extension of the warranty period last year of its Canter line-up, Fuso Trucks recently applied lengthy extensions to its FA, FI, Fighter and FJ ranges. In line with the Canterβs revised warranty period, the FA range is now covered by a four-year, 240 000 km policy, while vehicles in the FI, Fighter and FJ line-ups are covered for four years or 300 000 km. Prior to the extensions, the warranty term for the entire truck range was two years […]
However, the picture is gloomy. loneliness, uncertainty and the importance of trust are dominant themes in ford motor companyβs latest trends report The Ford Motor Companyβs recently released Trends Report β the eighth annual forecast produced by the company β has some gloomy news. Major indicators show that people today feel overwhelmed with the changes they see taking place in the world β and theyβre having a harder time trusting brands and connecting with peers than they did in the […]
The two main pillars of The Toyota Way β continuous improvement and respect for people β define the companyβs DNA the world over, resulting in reliable vehicles and the sustainable development of the organisation. FOCUS does a deep dive into this exceptional company, which is a benchmark in its sector Whether itβs sturdy Hilux bakkies, reliable Corollas, dependable Hino trucks, snazzy RAV4s or economical Sesβfikile minibus taxis, Toyota vehicles are omnipresent on South Africaβs highways and byways. This is not […]
New products, customised support services and a customer-centric approach have laid the foundations for Scania South Africa to boost its position as one of southern Africaβs most respected and efficient transport providersΒ While 2019 proved to be a rewarding year for Scania Southern Africa, this year promises to be even better thanks to increasing demand for the brandβs recently introduced Next Truck Generation (NTG) models, and because customer support systems have been enhanced to deliver maximum gains for transport operators. […]
Isuzuβs first, 100 percent black African-owned dealership in South Africa goes from strength to strength When Sipho and Fortunate Mdanda decided to buy Bates Isuzu Shelley Beach β a well-established commercial vehicle and passenger car dealership on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast β their plan was to turn the enterprise into the brandβs leading, privately owned dealer outlet in South Africa. Itβs been about six months since they took over β and they are well on their way to achieving their […]
Four lions, almost near death, have been rescued from terrible living conditions in the Ukraine and brought to South Africa β all thanks to the Mazda Foundation Southern Africa South African wildlife activist, Lionel de Lange, approached Jacaranda‘s Good Morning Angels show in 2019 to try to get sponsorship for the transport of lions from the Ukraine to South Africa. The Mazda Foundation Southern Africa stepped in to help by donating funds for the rescue and relocation to South Africa […]
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) registered a total of 3 927 sales in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment β claiming a stake of 40,1 percent in the category β for the tough month of January The Hilux kicked off the year as the best-selling bakkie with a total of 2 681 models, while the legendary Land Cruiser pick-up posted a formidable 230 units. Both the Hiace and Quantum recorded respectable sales β 777 and 137 units, respectively. On the […]
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