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Ford partners with government
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has embarked on a public-private partnership with national, provincial and local government to facilitate the creation of...
Refined Wildtrak roars ahead
Ford’s latest Ranger Wildtrak impresses with its features and refinement Sporting a number of engineering and cosmetic changes, Ford’s latest Ranger Wildtrak looks set...
Atlantis Foundries wins prestigious award
Accolade indicates the company’s commitment to quality, consistency and sustainability Cape-based Atlantis Foundries recently won the prestigious Best Brownfield / Expansion Project Award at...
Isuzu ups South African investment
The Japanese manufacturer confirms implementation of its next generation bakkie programme Isuzu Motors of Japan has confirmed that it will be investing R1,2 billion...
The year ahead: Serco’s view
South Africa’s disappointing economic growth will remain a challenge in 2020 One of South Africa’s leading truck and trailer building companies, Serco, aims to...
AA calls for speed in implementing new traffic law enforcement processes
Association says recommendations by the Traffic Law Enforcement Review Committee must be applied without delay The Automobile Association (AA) has lent its support to...
Double deckers make a comeback
MAN introduces its stylish Lion’s City bus Some designs make a comeback for the sake of nostalgia – think music on vinyl – while...
HCV Underwriting Managers teams up with Infiniti Insurance
New partnership aims to minimise cost for small truck fleets while comprehensively protecting the asset base While many economic indicators in South Africa are...
New CEO at the helm at Fiat Chrysler SA
Long-term strategy planned to benefit the company’s brands locally Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has announced the appointment of Pierre Martin Bos as CEO for...
Fleets buy down as economy struggles
Despite gains in the market in some commercial vehicle segments, tough trading months are set to persist, says Gert Swanepoel, managing director of UD...
Quality foremost at AutoX
Having recently undergone a high-tech upgrade, South Africa’s AutoX battery plant continues to produce products that consistently outperform international standards Port Elizabeth-based battery manufacturer...
Getting the money to buy that truck!
Obtaining vehicle finance in an economic downturn is often perceived to be difficult for transport operators – but is that really the case? To...