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Commercial vehicles down in all three truck sub segments in July

Aug, 10 2017, 15:48

July saw the commercial vehicle market experience negative growth in all three truck sub-segments.

UD Trucks launches Croner range to SA

Jun, 07 2017, 17:42

UD Trucks South Africa yesterday officially launched its new HCV truck rage to the African continent, with an impressive client and media day in Kyalami Johannesburg, the first of four days to introduce the range to the SA sector.

Gert Swanepoel, managing director of UD Trucks Southern Africa, recently celebrated the company’s International Sales Award with Peter English, chairperson of the UD Trucks Dealer Council.

UD Trucks wins International Sales Award

Mar, 14 2017, 11:27

UD Trucks Southern Africa has been awarded the International Sales Award as the brand’s largest overseas market in 2016.

SA UD fleet driver "Most Skillful" in Japan

Dec, 09 2016, 09:32

UD fleet driver, Alfred Ngilo from Clover in KwaZulu-Natal, was named the Best Skilled Driver at the UD Extra Mile Challenge driver competition, which was held at the UD Experience Centre in Ageo, Japan.

UD Trucks discusses the ongoing development of Africa's trucking sector

Nov, 02 2016, 11:14

“Trucking forms an integral part of the African economy and the development of the continent’s infrastructure, business. UD Trucks will continue to play its part to ensure that the wheels of industry continue to rotate efficiently."

Hino's 500-Series range set to undergo improvements

Aug, 26 2016, 10:13

Hino has announced that it will be making a number of running changes to its 500-Series range between August and the end of the year, including the fitment of a speed limiter and anti-skid brakes.

Concept IAA To Debut In Frankfurt

May, 23 2016, 11:49

Mercedes-Benz has announced that the unveiling of its "Concept IAA" (Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile) - which it explains is two cars in one: an aerodynamics world champion a four-door coupé - which will be unveiled in Frankfurt.

Mitsubishi Admits It "Overstated" Fuel Efficiency

Apr, 22 2016, 09:51

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has admitted it overstated the fuel efficiency of 625,000 cars, resulting its its losing around 40% of its market value - around $3.2B in just 3 days.

New Transmissions Tech Problems On The Rise In The US

Oct, 22 2015, 13:50

Consumer Reports in the US has identified an emerging trend of increased troubles with new transmission systems developed to improve fuel-economy.

Energy Saving Solar Powered System For Delivery Trucks

Aug, 18 2015, 03:37

Serco has announced that it has delivered more than 50 new trailers and replacement bodies to retailer Shoprite - all of which feature a new Solar powered system designed to eliminate truck idling.