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Sinotruk’s record-breaking heavyweights pull no punches February 29, 2024 Sinotruk is used to being an industry frontrunner, regularly breaking records in the Chinese commercial vehicle market. Despite being relatively new to these shores, the manufacturer has its sights set firmly on the prize: a significant portion of the local heavy truck market. Just under a year-and-a-half ago, Sinotruk became the first manufacturer to export 10,000 trucks from China in a single month. A ceremony celebrating the achievement was held on […]
Isuzu Trucks celebrates market leadership February 14, 2024 An 11-year reign as the cab-over-chassis top seller in both the medium and heavy commercial vehicle segments of the South African market is a significant achievement. Isuzu Trucks, writes COLIN WINDELL, is consequently looking to keep the momentum and capitalise on its success. “This will be a year of consolidation and building on our customer service experience,” says Craig Uren, senior vice-president revenue generation at Isuzu Trucks, noting that while the commercial […]
UD Trucks offers peace of mind February 9, 2024 The response “Same old, same old” to the question “How are things going?” can take on different meanings depending on vocal inflection. For UD Trucks in 2024, it is delivered with a resoundingly positive ring to it. That’s according to COLIN WINDELL, who recently attended UD Trucks Southern Africa’s annual press conference. According to Rory Schulz, sales director for UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA), owners can expect maintenance peace of mind […]
MAN executives step into factory workers’ shoes! February 14, 2024 A recent team-building initiative at MAN Automotive South Africa saw a number of senior executives don safety boots and put their backs into building trucks! NICOLA JENVEY reports that it was an exceptional initiative, quite unlike anything she has ever experienced in her 30-plus years as a journalist. Companies around the world often argue that managers and workers cannot operate on the same wavelength to achieve a mutually beneficial result, […]
New Safety and Wellness Symposium launched for drivers! February 12, 2024 A brand new Safety and Wellness Symposium for truck drivers has been announced – and the really great news is that drivers can attend FREE OF CHARGE. The Truck Driver Safety and Wellness Symposium is being hosted by the Department of Transport (DoT) and the Minister of Transport, Sindisiwe Chikunga, will deliver the opening address. The event – scheduled for 7 March at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, Gauteng, […]
Could EV charging points be cybersecurity risks? February 12, 2024 The growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa will lead to a growing number of EV charging stations. But what about the associated cybersecurity risks? William Petherbridge, systems engineering manager for Southern Africa at Fortinet, emphasises that EVs and their charging infrastructure are just as susceptible to cyberattacks as any other internet-connected technology. Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel’s Electric Vehicles White Paper presents a thorough EV […]
The metamorphosis of supply chain management January 5, 2024 Is your organisation’s supply chain a crawling caterpillar or has it morphed into a sprightly, soaring butterfly? MJ Schoemaker, president of SAPICS, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management in Southern Africa, writes that supply chains have had to change dramatically in recent years. This metamorphosis of supply chains has been accelerated by a variety of chaotic disruptions, ranging from the pandemic, wars, and climate catastrophes to the container shipping and […]
Caring drivers are key to vehicle longevity January 8, 2024 The increasingly tough economic environment in which today’s road transport owners operate has made it essential to extract the full lifespan potential from a vehicle. Not only that, but this needs to be achieved at the lowest possible maintenance cost in order to retain a healthy profit margin and remain competitive. In order to be sustainable in a challenging and diverse sector, transport operators need to avoid expensive repairs to […]
Thermo King’s Electrifying Showcase January 18, 2024 At Solutrans in November 2023, Thermo King presented electric alternatives to traditional transport refrigeration solutions, showcasing the power of innovation to transform industries. It also displayed its unwavering commitment to a clean, quiet, and high-performance cold chain at the tradeshow in Lyon, France. “When we introduced our all-electric portfolio branded ‘evolve’ in 2021, we pledged to lead the electrification and decarbonisation efforts of our industry,” said Laurent Debias, product management and marketing leader […]
The engine killers: insights into oil contamination February 6, 2024 One of the main functions of oil analysis is to monitor levels of contaminants in lubricating oil. According to condition monitoring specialist, WearCheck, these contaminants have the potential to destroy a vehicle’s engine. Contaminants can be classed as either internal or external. Internal contaminants are generated within the mechanical system, and include wear debris or combustion byproducts that accumulate in engine oil as a result of burning diesel. External contaminants […]
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