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Transport and logistics under pressure
South African households are feeling the pressure of the weak economy and load shedding. With both consumer and business confidence negative in the fourth...
Mercedes-Benz X-Class to be axed
Just two years ago, Mercedes-Benz launched its first premium mid-sized bakkie, the X-Class. However, it failed to garner the following it promised and, according...
Limiting inventory shrinkage
A warehouse manager’s job is riddled with challenges. Weighing high on this scale is inventory shrinkage – a problem which is difficult to avoid....
NAACAM to host golf days in support of maths and science education
Entries are filling up fast for NAACAM’s inaugural golf days, which will see proceeds donated to the Centre for the Advancement of Science and...
Isuzu tops SA’s medium and heavy truck sales segments
For the seventh successive year, Isuzu has held its number one position in the medium commercial truck segment of South Africa’s sales market, also...
SA’s new vehicle market: Naamsa’s assessment
South Africa’s domestic vehicle market ended 2019 on a high note with aggregate new sales for December reaching 41 698 units – an increase...
Toyota leads the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay Convoy
Marathon 121-day event aims to promote Olympic spirit The Tokyo Organising Committee of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games recently unveiled the designs that...
Thermo King scoops top sustainability award
Innovative, zero-emission refrigeration unit seen to promote efficiency and reduce energy consumption Ingersoll Rand’s Thermo King brand has won the European Transport Award for...
Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi shift alliance strategy
Appointment of general secretary aims to strengthen business efficiencies On Monday this week, Hadi Zablit officially became general secretary of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance –...
Meet Scania SA’s new MD
Less than two months into office, Scania Southern Africa’s new managing director reveals the approach he intends to adopt in getting to grips with...
Opel takes the electric route – but SA models stick with diesel
Groupe PSA’s Opel brand is planning to launch an electrically driven version of its medium-sized van, the Vivaro, early next year. The move follows...
New chapter for Bidvest Panalpina Logistics
After 46 years of partnership, Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL) is splitting from DSV/Panalpina to form Bidvest International Logistics (BIL). Regulatory changes are expected to...
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