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Global petroleum company BP has signed an agreement to buy diesel manufactured from plastic, highlighting the vital roles that innovation and technology play in driving the world’s transition to a lower-carbon future Trucks that run on electricity are beginning to become more familiar, but what about trucks that run on diesel derived from plastic waste? A new plant opening in the United States (US) is aimed at enabling just that. Brightmark Energy broke ground recently on a US$ 260-million (about […]
Whether a hard-working tipper, flexible skip loader, robust concrete mixer or rough-road hauler, the type of application for which a vehicle is best-suited elicits different challenges and requirements – which is where tailored solutions offered by Scania’s heavy-duty XT range fit perfectly South Africa’s construction industry faces increasing demands for sustainable, cost-effective production. With a powerful, next-generation XT line-up ready to undertake the toughest of tasks, Swedish truck manufacturer Scania appears well prepared to meet the sector’s rigorous transport needs. […]
There’s a new man at the helm of DAF. He comes into the company at a time that it is achieving record after record. However – as GIANENRICO GRIFFINI discovers – Harry Wolters, the newly appointed president of DAF Trucks, has no intention of resting on his laurels Having celebrated its milestone 90th birthday last year, DAF continues to achieve record after record. Following an outstanding 2018, the Eindhoven-based company is determined to capitalise on the success it has achieved […]
Thomson’s Towing and Panelbeaters, based in White River, Mpumalanga, owes much of its success to the hardworking Tata trucks in its growing fleet Thomson’s Towing, an Automobile Association partner, currently operates six Tata trucks comprising Tata 713, 813 and 913 medium and heavy-duty LPT models. One of these, a Tata 713, stands out from the rest. Over the years, this four-tonne, medium-duty truck has completed in excess of 1.5-million trouble-free kilometres. The truck was bought second hand several years ago, […]
Toyota has released a limited-edition Hilux bakkie that reflects the spirit of Gazoo Racing – the brand’s motorsport division. Badged the Hilux GR Sport, the model features suspension upgrades and cosmetic enhancements. In a statement, a company spokesman says the development brief for the vehicle hinged on offering better off-road handling, enhanced off-road body control and a sharper on-road steering feel. Accordingly, the model has been fitted with monotube shock absorbers that work in conjunction with firmer front springs to […]
Johannesburg-based company Careful Carriers has been using a FAW 6.130 FL truck since late last year to transport loads across South Africa, Botswana and Lesotho, racking up about 40 000 km in the process. The vehicle represents a new medium commercial from FAW South Africa and, like the successful 8.140 on which it is based, the model is equipped with a Cummins engine. The truck, which has a 4,6-t payload, was delivered to Careful Carriers by FAW Isando. “The vehicle […]
Leading vehicle tracking and telematics provider, Ctrack, has launched Ctrack Driver Mobi in South Africa, following a successful rollout of the service in the United Kingdom (UK). With Driver Mobi, drivers are able to view their driving behaviour scores on internet-enabled smart phones. The scores are derived from journeys they have made over 30 days. The scores can be compared against those of other drivers in the company or against specific driver groups within a company, creating a competitive environment […]
FOCUS Issue 8 2019 is available to view as an Ebook or to download in pdf format. Click here to download in pdf format.
The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), reported that sales of new light commercial vehicles grew 1,2 percent in June compared with figures for the corresponding month last year. Sales in the medium and heavy segments showed mixed performance, the former improving by 16 percent and the latter dropping by 3,9 percent compared with figures for June last year. Light Commercial Vehicles < 3 501 kg Total: 14 495 Changan 12 Datsun 1 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles South […]
It is 2018, and the world runs on the Internet. Due to the explosion of e-commerce stores and the further integration of the worldwide market, many companies in a wide variety of industries are finding themselves in a position wherein they have to move goods around the world — as soon as possible. In the past, the logistics for making this happen would have sent any logical person running (very fast) in the opposite direction; however, with the introduction of […]
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