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June 14, 2018

Taking parts supply to the next level

AfriPart has become South Africa’s first automotive aftermarket distributor that is 100-percent owned and operated via an empowered employee trust, born out of an...

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June 8, 2018

Bakwena supports eco-schools programme for sixth consecutive year 

Teachers and learners from 21 schools along the Bakwena N1N4 route are learning about environmental conservation, thanks to a partnership between the Bakwena Platinum...

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June 8, 2018

Introducing SA’s (soon to be) fastest, most exclusive bakkie

South Africa’s definition of a bakkie is about to be rocked as Shelby South Africa primes itself to release the Shelby F150 to the...

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June 8, 2018

Tribute to Barney Curtis

It is with sadness that we report on the passing of Barney Curtis, a long-standing veteran of the local and southern African transport industry....

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June 8, 2018

Powerstar goes big and adds lightness

Ever Star Industries is entering a new era with its popular Powerstar brand of trucks, as the company launches to market its FT series...

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May 31, 2018

Towing tips

You find yourself in the middle of an intersection trying to make sense of the chaos. Your vehicle is smashed to bits, thanks to...

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May 31, 2018

New Crafter lands in SA

The new Volkswagen (VW) Crafter is officially available in South Africa, bringing with it the title of 2017 International Van of the Year. As...

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May 31, 2018

Mahindra Pick Up now proudly made in SA

Mahindra South Africa has begun operation at its new vehicle-assembly plant at the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone in KwaZulu-Natal, where it will assemble...

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May 24, 2018

Ford’s latest Ranger on the horizon

Consistently one of the top-two selling bakkies in South Africa each month, the Ford Ranger will come in for a significant refresh in 2019....

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May 24, 2018

Educating learners on road safety

Through the Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire, operator of the N1N4 highway, Total South Africa has donated Road Safety Cubes to eight primary schools along...

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May 24, 2018

Fuchs grows its grease plant

Fuchs Petrolub SE, the world’s largest independent manufacturer of high-quality lubricants and related products, has opened a R 116,8-million grease plant expansion at its...

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May 24, 2018

Mercedes-Benz Trucks launches “the most efficient long-haul truck in South Africa”

Reliability, efficiency and safety are the three core characteristics that define the new Mercedes-Benz Actros. With over 25 000 vehicles sold in South Africa...

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