Features

Features

FOcus on transport and Logistics

Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.

June 19, 2026

From blowouts to data-driven fleets

From blowouts to data-driven fleets June 10, 2026 The tyre hasn’t changed much in a century. The intelligence surrounding it has, however, and mining...

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June 19, 2026

Powerstar: tough enough for Africa

Powerstar: tough enough for Africa May 28, 2026 Under the theme of NAMPO Harvest Day 2026 โ€“ โ€œResilience through Innovationโ€ โ€“ Ever Star Industries...

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June 19, 2026

Built for Africa: Mercedes-Benz Trucks unveils Base and Line Haul models

Built for Africa: Mercedes-Benz Trucks unveils Base and Line Haul models June 15, 2026 During a media launch at its Centurion head office, JULIA...

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June 19, 2026

Quon: built for long-haul performance, maximum uptime and safety

Quon: built for long-haul performance, maximum uptime and safety May 19, 2026 At the heart of UD Trucksโ€™ Quon is a deliberate focus on...

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June 19, 2026

Legends of the Long Run celebrates the trucks that refuse to quit

Legends of the Long Run celebrates the trucks that refuse to quit June 12, 2026 Some trucks do more than move goods. They carry...

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June 19, 2026

Packed roads and big reveals at Nampo 2026

Packed roads and big reveals at Nampo 2026 June 18, 2026 Mud, traffic jams and thousands of visitors descending on Bothaville could not dampen...

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June 19, 2026

ITOY turns 50: These were the winners from 1992 to 1996

ITOY turns 50: These were the winners from 1992 to 1996 June 18, 2026 The International Truck of the Year (IToY) is 50 years...

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June 15, 2026

Shifting gears: insights from the RFA Convention

Shifting gears: insights from the RFA Convention June 15, 2026 South Africaโ€™s road freight industry is navigating rising costs, political uncertainty, labour tensions and...

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June 15, 2026

SAPICS recognises role of Truck Test in supply chain efficiency

SAPICS recognises role of Truck Test in supply chain efficiency June 15, 2026 South Africaโ€™s logistics sector faces mounting pressure to improve efficiency, reduce...

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June 15, 2026

New Scania Super targets lower fuel consumption and higher uptime

New Scania Super targets lower fuel consumption and higher uptime June 5, 2026 As South African transport operators grapple with rising fuel costs, tighter...

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May 21, 2026

Genuine parts, real reliability

Genuine parts, real reliability May 21, 2026 If uptime sits at the heart of fleet profitability, how can UD Genuine Parts help reduce unplanned...

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May 21, 2026

SAAFF endorses Truck Test 2026

SAAFF endorses Truck Test 2026 May 21, 2026 The Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) has officially endorsed Truck Test 2026, reinforcing the...

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