AUTOFORUM

Volvo Trucks confirms 2019 availability of electric trucks in Europe

Jan, 24 2018, 11:00

Volvo Trucks has confirmed that from 2019 it will begin sales of electric trucks in the European market, with certain 'reference customers' receiving their operational units later this year.

Two new road safety projects from SANRAL

Nov, 03 2017, 01:49

Minister of Transport Joe Maswanganyi has officially launched the Eteza Traffic Control Centre and the Kwabhoboza Interchange – two new road safety projects constructed by SANRAL at a total cost of R500M.

New hope for out of work long haul drivers

Oct, 19 2017, 00:28

Outsourcing company, Innovative Staffing Solutions, which forms part of the Innovative Solutions Group, has offered to help find new work opportunities for the drivers who stand to lose their jobs following the launch of new Dbn-Jhb fuel pipeline.

Daimler tests “platooning” on US roads.

Sep, 27 2017, 05:53

Daimler announced at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show, that it is testing connected trucks in so-called platooning operations on public roads in the US

Harrismith UD Truck Dealership to launch in September

Aug, 17 2017, 09:51

Truckers affiliated to the UD Trucks stable will benefit from a new Harrismith-based dealership. UD Trucks announced the establishment of the dealership this week.

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.

Truck market in rough waters

Jul, 18 2017, 06:26

The truck market experienced a 2.8% decline in sales during June to reach a total of 1 652 units. This result brings the total for the first six months of 2017 to 8 888 units, a decrease of 2.8% on the half-year results from 2016.

Brake & Tyre Watch, supported by Hino, again highlights dire state of many SA trucks

Jun, 23 2017, 10:12

Hino South Africa was once again a major partner of a Brake and Tyre Watch event - a joint venture with Hino Pinetown and the project's traditional partners which took place at the RTI Pinetown Testing Station in KwaZulu-Natal.

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.