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Despite promises by government that it will resolve truck violence, terror continues to reign along the country’s main trade corridors. Local truck drivers fear losing their lives for doing their jobs, while transport operators face financial ruin. WANITA WALLACE reports Sibusiso Mapumulo, whose truck had broken down on the N3 near Pietermaritzburg, watched in the rear-view mirror as a shadowy figure crept out of the bushes towards the rear of the vehicle. It was dark and Mapumulo couldn’t make out […]
In terms of Mazda’s new global strategy, the brand is committed to delivering premium-quality vehicles aimed at moving the needle for brand value. Among new products scheduled is a replacement for the BT-50 bakkie – which won’t include a workhorse Mazda’s new-generation BT-50 bakkie – developed in collaboration with Japanese rival Isuzu – won’t include a workhorse version for the South African market, though a cab-and-a-half derivative is on the cards. In an interview in Johannesburg at the launch of […]
MiX Track and React is the perfect solution to manage drivers and fleets in real-time To realise the full benefits of a fleet-management system, drivers need to comply with pre-determined driving criteria and procedures. These are usually set according to a company’s individual needs and the specific industry in which it operates. MiX Track and React (TAR) is a 24/7 control room service from MiX Telematics that assists in managing drivers and fleets in real-time. When critical driving events are […]
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 […]
Toyota has designed an electrically powered people carrier specifically for use at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games Toyota, a worldwide partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, will introduce at Tokyo 2020 a special new vehicle designed expressly for use at the event. Called the Accessible People Mover (APM), it is said to offer a last-mile solution to transport people – including those with accessibility needs – to events and venues. A fleet of about 200 APMs will […]
New emission-free delivery solutions are being pioneered in Europe by global logistics company Dachser. The pilot projects build on new electro-mobility concepts and adapt city logistics processes to tomorrow’s needs, offering positive prospects for traffic alleviation in choked city centres. A Dachser undertaking in Stuttgart, Germany, sees highly manoeuvrable cargo bikes serving the last mile. Bright yellow Pedelecs built by veloCARRIER, a partner in the project, have been designed to carry loads of up to 250 kg. Heavier work is […]
How did Egypt cope when transporting a massive influx of fans to recent Africa Cup of Nations football matches in cities across the country? Along with the teams that competed in Egypt in this year’s Africa Cup of Nations soccer tournament came a massive influx of fans, who joined local people going about their daily work – putting a big strain on the country’s public-transport nodes. The Africa Cup of Nations – the continent’s premier soccer event – featured 24 […]
It’s all systems go for Africa’s biggest truck and bus show – Futuroad Futuroad – a comprehensive business platform for South Africa’s truck, bus and commercial vehicle sectors – is scheduled to be staged in September at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, where it will form part of the multi-faceted Automechanika Johannesburg trade fair. The event is billed as the biggest automotive exhibition in Africa and it is expected to attract visitors from across the sub-Saharan region. Scheduled to take […]
To meet stringent quality, acoustic, safety and environmental requirements demanded by vehicle manufacturers, insulating materials used in cars, trucks and buses need to meet the highest standards Advances in requirements from vehicle manufacturers regarding the quality of materials used to insulate their products – including locally assembled trucks and buses – mean that suppliers to the automotive sector have to meet an expanding range of criteria. One such supplier is Fibertex South Africa. Its specialists work closely with automotive manufacturers […]
Andre Jansen van Vuuren, marketing director at Cargo Carriers, highlights the results of a recent survey designed to assess the needs of buyers of fuel transportation Getting large volumes of fuel from A to B isn’t easy. The stakes are high, with tiny margins for error. Since time, money and, potentially, lives are on the line, energy industry leaders give careful thought as to which operator to use to transport fuel. That’s one of the findings of a recent survey […]
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