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The latest member of Scania’s autonomous-drive family of trucks, the AXL, has made its debut In what is claimed to be a milestone in the development of heavy-duty, self-driving vehicles, a group of Scania experts in different fields have teamed up and developed a fully autonomous concept truck. In a statement, Scania’s CEO, Henrik Hendriksson, says as different industries look to streamline transport assignments and make them more sustainable, self-driving vehicles are increasingly being considered. “Mines and large closed construction […]
Incident simulation puts safety first for last-mile fuel distribution specialist Uzuko Carriers, a joint venture between Cargo Carriers and Caltex Eastern Cape Marketers, master franchisor of more than 106 Caltex service stations in the province, recently undertook a large-scale emergency simulation on the N2 near East London. The initiative was staged to ensure the readiness of first responders in the event of an incident and was planned around a scheduled emergency simulation by the Buffalo City Fire Department on behalf […]
Following two years of development, a prototype of an electrically powered, retro-styled Morris delivery van that’s earmarked for production has been unveiled in England United Kingdom (UK)-based Morris Commercial, a newly established automotive engineering and manufacturing start-up, has revealed an electrically powered Morris JE – a delivery van which resembles the iconic British commercial vehicle popular in the 1950s and 60s. Boasting a full-electric, lithium-ion battery powertrain, the new Morris is said to have been designed as a premium product […]
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Tata Motors’ range of buses in South Africa has been specifically engineered to withstand rugged, local conditions, offering unmatched value for transport operators Public transport in South Africa forms a vital part of the economic and social development of the country, with the majority of the population dependent on services provided by commuter buses or taxis. Tata Motors, the world’s fourth-largest bus manufacturer, understands all aspects of public transport. Part of the US$ 100-billion Tata Group, for over 60 years […]
The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) reported that the declining trend in new vehicle sales continued in August with aggregate domestic sales of 45 537 units reflecting a decrease of 5,1 percent compared to the figure for the same month last year. In the commercial vehicle segment, LCV sales totalled 14 041 units to register a modest 0,5 percent gain compared with August 2018’s figure. Sales of medium commercials were up 6,6 percent to 740 units, […]
Hino recently completed a 50-day promotional roadshow through four countries in sub-Saharan Africa aimed at increasing brand awareness with a view to growing sales in the region. The 6 500-km route covered Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique, with stopovers in Bulawayo, Harare, Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe, Lilongwe, Blantyre, Tete and Maputo. Andre Venter, vice-divisional general manager for Hino at African Mobility Solutions (AMS) – organisers of the roadshow and distributors of the brand in 30 African countries – said the initiative […]
South Africa’s road-freight industry, with its direct link to manufacturing and consumer spending, is feeling the consequences of an economy which shrank by 3,2 percent in the first quarter of this year, according to official statistics. “If people aren’t buying, there’s no demand for product, and if there’s no demand for product, there’s no need to transport goods,” says Marcus Ellappan, director of road freight at Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL), one of South Africa’s largest logistics businesses, who points out […]
From next month, TomTom Telematics will change its name to Webfleet Solutions, according to a statement released by Bridgestone, which has bought the company. The statement says the acquisition – which was confirmed in April this year – was motivated by Bridgestone’s objective of strengthening its digital capabilities as part of its transformation from a premium tyre producer to a mobility solutions leader. “The acquisition has reinforced our footprint in data-based solutions. The newly named Webfleet Solutions – inspired by […]
Location data is the key to unlocking social and economic benefits that efficient transport and mobility systems will bring to South Africa, according to an international transport expert Location technology will transform South Africa’s transport system – but don’t expect to see self-driving vehicles on the country’s roads any time soon. What’s more relevant is the need for the public and private sectors to work closely together to unlock the significant social and economic benefits that more efficient transport and […]
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