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100 not out! Global Focus scores a ton!!

March 2, 2015

100 not out! Global Focus scores a ton!!

FRANK BEETON has written about numerous important industry highlights over the past nine years. In this 100th edition of Global Focus, he recalls some...

Fiat Powertrain Technologies – An emerging force in global engine supply

February 2, 2015

Fiat Powertrain Technologies – An emerging force in global engine supply

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON writes about the emergence of Fiat Powertrain Technologies as a global force...

Volvo Trucks has introduced a methane gas-fuelled version of the FE distribution range.

November 2, 2014

The gas alternative – gaining ground

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON looks at some new developments in gas-fuelled trucks, and discusses their relevance...

Truck manufacturers – who will endure?

October 2, 2014

Truck manufacturers – who will endure?

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON takes a step back from his usual newsgathering to discuss the future...

Daimler’s Future Truck 2025 can interact with traffic while the driver does his office work!

September 2, 2014

More, from the future

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON expands on the autonomy theme exemplified by Daimler’s “Future Truck 2025”, speculates...

Volvo’s I-Shift Dual Clutch gearbox brings a further advance in automated transmission technology to heavy trucks.

August 2, 2014

Volvo pioneers dual- clutch transmission in heavyweights

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON reports on Volvo’s pioneering entry into heavy-duty dual-clutch transmissions, reveals an interesting...

DAF expands Euro-6 line-up

July 2, 2014

DAF expands Euro-6 line-up

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON brings readers up to date on DAF’s Euro-6 product portfolio, looks more...

Renault’s latest Master shares specification improvements with Nissan NV400 and Opel/Vauxhall Movano siblings.

June 2, 2014

A feast of new (large) Eurovans

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON updates the file on European integral vans, unpacks the stimulatory effect of...

Crafter goes to Poland, but Sprinter stays in Germany

May 2, 2014

Crafter goes to Poland, but Sprinter stays in Germany

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON clarifies the situation regarding VW’s Crafter and Mercedes-Benz’s Sprinter, reviews the 2013...

VW prepares to welcome Scania

April 2, 2014

VW prepares to welcome Scania

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON revisits Volkswagen’s relationship with Scania, and looks ahead to the scenario once...

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130 years ago, Mercedes-Benz invented the truck. F

130 years ago, Mercedes-Benz invented the truck.
For over a century, Mercedes-Benz Trucks has set the benchmark for innovation, reliability and engineering excellence in commercial transport.
Honouring the legacy. Driving the future.
#MercedesBenzTrucks #130YearsOfTrucks #DrivingTheFuture

📢 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝘀 𝗔𝗜 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘀

📢 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝘀 𝗔𝗜 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹?

The City of Cape Town is adopting novel ways to tackle speeding on its roads, including the use of smart speed limit signs that display actual speeds and “nudge” drivers to slow down if exceeding the limit. These have reportedly had a marked impact on reducing speeding in the city.

📸 Mayoral committee member for urban mobility Roberto Quintas says there may also be a need to install camera traps about 100m after the signs to catch drivers who accelerate soon after they slowed down.

🤳 The city has also been trialling AI-powered cameras with number plate recognition, with the intention to roll the system out permanently. The cameras can pick up speeding and also detect drivers not wearing seatbelts or using their mobile phones while driving.

👩‍⚖️ But motorists have already challenged fines issued using this system, and technology law consultant Dr Andrew Rens questions the system’s legality in an interview with Mybroadband.

He questions whether the AI identification of alleged illegal behaviour can be considered sufficient evidence on its own, and whether it’s acceptable for a public body to use AI to detect infringements.

❓ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗜-𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺?

👀 More: https://buff.ly/QkT6gN7

#Speeding #RoadSafety #TrafficFines

🚍 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆... 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗔 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹

🚍 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆... 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗔 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴?

Today, the world marks progress in mobility, sustainability and accessibility. But here at home, the reality feels very different. In a country where millions rely on public transport daily, we’re still facing:

• Unreliable (or non-existent) rail networks

• Overburdened taxi systems

• Massive safety concerns for commuters

• Limited integration between transport modes

👀 So here’s the uncomfortable question: Are we celebrating a system that works – or highlighting one that’s failing the very people it’s meant to serve?

Public transport should be the backbone of economic growth. It should connect people to jobs, education, and opportunity. Instead, for many South Africans, it’s a daily gamble.

And yet… the sector keeps moving. Informal networks adapt. Operators innovate. People make a plan.

👉 Maybe today isn’t about celebration.

👉 Maybe it’s about accountability.

What do you think? Should South Africa be celebrating World Public Transport Day, or demanding better?

#WorldPublicTransportDay #PublicTransport #SouthAfrica #TransportCrisis

This week at the IFOY Test Days in Dortmund, one m

This week at the IFOY Test Days in Dortmund, one machine stopped us in our tracks.

Meet the STILL RX 60-50/600 – a 2026 IFOY Award nominee that’s doing far more than just moving pallets. It’s changing lives!

This electric forklift has been specially engineered for an employee of small stature – with millimetre-precise adjustability, a customised entry system, fold-down backrest, and additional handholds. Every detail is designed around one thing: making the workplace truly accessible.

But here’s what makes this story even more powerful:
👉 The German government funds the full modification of forklifts like this one
👉 It also covers 50% of the forklift’s ±R1.6 million cost!

Incredibly, despite its bespoke design, the forklift can be reset at the touch of a button and used by any operator in the fleet.

Hats off to STILL. Anyone can build advanced machines. But enabling people like Patrick (see our video) to enter the workforce? That’s innovation that actually matters.

#IFOY #MaterialHandling #Inclusion #Innovation #Logistics #futureofwork

⚓️ 𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘂𝘀, 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽

⚓️ 𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘂𝘀, 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝗿

Bloomberg has reported that commercial cargo vessels keen to avoid the Middle East are stopping to refuel at Mauritius’ Port Louis Harbour in the Indian Ocean.

The number of vessels stopping at Namibia’s Port of Walvis Bay for ship-to-ship bunkering is also rising. The operations can be supplied by offshore logistics and don’t depend on onshore storage.

🚗 Hyundai Motor Co is also rerouting its ships to the Cape of Good Hope to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, as part of a plan to insulate the organisation from supply-chain shocks, tariffs and geopolitical tension.

#IranWar #Shipping #Bunkering #Refuelling #StraitOfHormuz #CapeOfGoodHope #SouthAfrica #Namibia #Mauritius

𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗹’𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗺𝗽 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸

𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗹’𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗺𝗽 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸

🏗️ At the CONEXPO-CON/AGG expo in Las Vegas in March, Bell Equipment and its US master distributor, Bell Trucks America, highlighted the practical, built-in advantages of the Bell Articulated Dump Truck range.

🗣️ "Muddy ground, long shifts and fuel costs are just some of the real-world challenges our customers face on job sites," says Bell product manager Brad Castle. "Our Bell B20E, equipped with standard low ground pressure tyres, is a compact, durable solution that shares the same DNA as our larger trucks, offering the benefits of low ground pressure characteristics in soft underfoot conditions and environmentally sensitive areas."

💡 Key to the machine’s versatility is its extremely tight outer turning circle radius of 7,585mm, which guarantees maximum manoeuvrability in close working environments.

🛻 The Bell B20E LGP is suitable for site stripping in difficult sandy or muddy underfoot conditions. It also guarantees quick access to remote construction sites, such as wind farms or projects in environmentally sensitive areas, where larger machines require extensive preparation or cause excessive underfoot damage.

#YellowEquipment #Construction #BellEquipment #SouthAfrica #DumpTrucks #LowGroundPressure

🚛⚡ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱!

🚛⚡ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱!

700km on a single charge. Let that sink in.

The new Volvo FH Aero Electric is rewriting what’s possible for long-distance transport. Thanks to its next-gen e-axle driveline, it packs in more batteries without compromising performance – pushing electric trucking further than ever before.

And charging? No more waiting around. With Megawatt Charging System (MCS) support, it can go from 20% to 80% in about 50 minutes.

This isn’t just an upgrade. It’s a glimpse into a zero-emission future where electric trucks don’t just compete with diesel vehicles… they replace them.

#ElectricTrucks #VolvoTrucks #SustainableTransport #EVRevolution #Logistics #FutureOfTransport

💸 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮’𝘀 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗔 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 C

💸 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮’𝘀 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗔 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀

China’s 0% tariff access from 1 May for South African exports is set to lift volumes for citrus and wine into China – and it’s not just good for agriculture, there are potential benefits for the logistics sector as well:

📦️ More export bookings & higher peak-season demand ➡️ plan reefer/container availability and vessel space early.

❄️ Updated citrus cold-treatment requirements mean less extreme temperatures ➡️ potentially lower energy use and reduced cold-damage risk during transit.

China's health standards remain in place irrespective of tariff policy. The phytosanitary protocol is managed by the GACC, China's Customs authority.

🍑 Stone fruit, including plums, peaches and nectarines, already have approved protocols and can immediately benefit from zero-tariff status.

🍊🍎🍐 Citrus, apples and pears operate under long-standing agreements and will see their existing 11-12% tariffs removed.

🌰 The nut sector, including macadamias and pecans, also holds established phytosanitary protocols.

#Logistics #Freight #Transport #ColdChain #Reefer #MaritimeShipping #PortOperations #SupplyChain #Exports #SouthAfrica #ChinaTrade #WineExports #Citrus #FreshProduce

🚆 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗼

🚆 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁

Saudi Railways (SAR) has unveiled five new freight logistics routes, linking Gulf ports with inland, Red Sea and cross‑border corridors to create a fully integrated, multimodal cargo network across the Kingdom.

🚢 Managed through key hubs including the Riyadh Dry Port and multiple freight yards nationwide, these routes support vital sectors such as petrochemicals and mining while reducing transit times, emissions and road congestion.

🪖 The timing is particularly significant. Amid ongoing conflict and instability in the Middle East, strengthening resilient, land‑based and multimodal supply chains are critical for keeping trade flowing and markets connected.

As noted by Dr Bashar Al‑Malik, CEO of SAR, the initiative enhances reliability “under all conditions”, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s role as a key East‑West trade corridor and global logistics hub.

#Logistics #MiddleEast #SaudiArabia #Rail #Multimodal

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝘂𝗽... 😬⛽️ Early projections shared by the C

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝘂𝗽... 😬⛽️
Early projections shared by the Centre for Risk Analysis suggest that diesel prices could increase by R12+ per litre in May, partly due to the expiry of the temporary R3/litre general fuel levy relief on 5 May.

#FuelPrice #Diesel #Crisis #RunningCosts #FleetManagers

🫟 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝘁𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗭𝗡 👉 Style To

🫟 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝘁𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗭𝗡
👉 Style Towing’s Namesh Govender has added the first 65-tonne, 700 Series model to his fleet of Hino tow trucks operating in KwaZulu-Natal. The 2845 freight carrier is fitted with a 40-tonne winch and features eye-catching, customised livery.

Govender has been in the towing business since 2005 and has bought only Hino trucks for his business.

🗣️“I currently operate two other tow trucks – Hino 814 and 915 models – and over the years I have owned plenty of other Hino’s, including 8-tonners, as well as a Toyota Dyna,” he explained.

💡 The 700 Series tow truck is based on a 6x4 freight carrier model. It had its bodywork built by Durban-based Transpec while another local company, Artistic Signs and Graphics, was responsible for the stand-out livery.

#Towing #VehicleLivery #Hino #TowTrucks #KZN #SouthAfrica

This may well be the world's least successful vehi

This may well be the world's least successful vehicle recovery.

Somewhere, the boss of an insurance company just fainted...

#NailedItAlmost #MinorSetback #ThatWentWell #EpicFail

📢 𝗧𝗼𝘆𝗼𝘁𝗮, 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻

📢 𝗧𝗼𝘆𝗼𝘁𝗮, 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗝𝗩

Volvo and Daimler Truck are combining their extensive commercial vehicle expertise with Toyota’s fuel cell development and manufacturing experience in a joint venture aimed at strengthening the market competitiveness of cellcentric, a manufacturer of fuel cell systems.

👉 Cellcentric will be the joint centre of competence that develops, produces and commercialises fuel cell systems for heavy-duty on- and off-road transport and other heavy-duty applications with comparable requirements.

Through collaboration with industry associations and partners across the entire hydrogen value chain, the partners also aim to actively support the development of hydrogen supply and infrastructure in the early stages.

💚 The JV should contribute to the long-term vision of the European Green Deal objectives and the hydrogen society act in Japan.

#JointVenture #FuelCells #HydrogenPower #HeavyDutyTransport #GreenDeal

⛽️𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻

⛽️𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲

Road freight operators are under immense pressure following the 32.5% increase on 1 April in the basic cost of diesel in South Africa.

🗣️ Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a R3 per-litre reduction in the fuel levy during the month of April to help offset the impact of surging oil prices on domestic fuel pricing. But fleet operators worry about further fuel price increases, says the Road Freight Association, and many are concerned about clients refusing to pay higher transport rates.

😟 Access to cash reserves to pay for growing fuel costs is another source of worry for an already challenged sector. The fuller impact may only be felt towards the end of April, warns the RFA.

❓How concerned are you about this crisis? Share below.

#FuelPrice #RoadTransport #Freight #Trucking #BusinessCosts #FleetManagement

🏆️ 𝗞𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗩𝟱 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱 ‘𝗩𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿’ 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻

🏆️ 𝗞𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗩𝟱 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱 ‘𝗩𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿’ 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻

The Kia PV5 eLCV has earned three major honours at the 2026 What Car? Van and Commercial Vehicle Awards, including the prestigious ‘Van of the Year’ title.

It was the first Korean model to win the International Van of the Year in November 2025.

👉 What Car? awarded the Kia PV5 Cargo with the title of 'Best Small Electric Van'. Judges praised the vehicle for its blend of payload capacity and versatility, ease of use, long-distance comfort and accessible price.

👉 Kia’s PV5 Passenger was recognised as 'Best Van-Based MPV' (multi-purpose vehicle). Judges were impressed with its car-like refinement, passenger comfort and smooth ride.

💡 The awards highlight the PV5's balance of payload capacity, versatility, ease of use and long-distance comfort, as well as the effectiveness of Kia’s global PBV strategy.

#CommercialVehicles #PassengerTransport #Kia

⚠️ 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗼 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵

⚠️ 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗼 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀

The recall affects 582 custom passenger vehicles (2022-2026 model year) that were made available for sale across South Africa between 2021 and 2025.

🪫Ford reports via the National Consumer Commission that the affected vehicles may have an issue with the H7 AGM battery. The affected vehicles may produce an acidic smell similar to that of rotten eggs inside the cabin, a hissing sound, or visible gas venting from the battery. In some cases, the seat area may feel unusually warm. Increased temperatures may cause a reaction in the battery that produces hydrogen sulphide gas. Prolonged exposure to this gas may pose potential health risks to vehicle occupants.

👉 Owners of the affected vehicles are urged to take their vehicles to the nearest authorised dealership for repairs, to be carried out at no cost to the consumer.

❓Queries: ProductRecall@thencc.org.za

#ProductRecall #Ford #PassengerTransport

Tonight we’re in Sandton for the launch of the bra

Everyone knows the rule: when traffic lights are o

Everyone knows the rule: when traffic lights are out, you treat the intersection as a four-way stop. Simple. Basic. Non-negotiable.

Apparently not for these two truck drivers.

We watched them blast through not one – but TWO – intersections in Pretoria at around 80 km/h, without even touching the brakes. No hesitation. No regard for anyone else on the road.

What is wrong with people?

This isn’t just reckless – it’s deadly. When drivers behave like this, people don’t just get scared… they get killed.

📢 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗘𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

🚚 𝗗𝗛𝗟 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗔 𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

🚚 𝗗𝗛𝗟 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗔 𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Global logistics giant DHL will acquire local firms Vital Distribution, Vital Fleet and Staffing Logistics, if approved by South Africa’s Competition Tribunal.

💵 This follows the company’s announcement last year that it will invest R6 billion in its African business. It also plans to expand its supply chain logistics in SA, says the CEO of supply chain in DHL’s Middle East & Africa region, Orkun Saruhanoglu.

“We are seeing growing demand for specialised, outsourced logistics, particularly in life sciences and healthcare and across the transporter sector. By adding capacity, strengthening transport-led solutions and applying our contract logistics expertise, we will help customers improve service quality, manage risk and scale with confidence.”

💡 Vital Distribution provides transport, distribution and warehousing logistics services by road for FMCG, industrial, manufacturing and retail markets, while Vital Fleet manages specialised vehicles ranging from one-tonne vans to 34-tonne long-haul trucks. Vital’s human resources arm, Staffing Logistics, has a nationwide network of 96 operations across SA and can quickly deploy staff to new operations at scale.

The three companies would be folded into DHL’s operations in SA.

👀 More: https://buff.ly/ykZUsoI

#DHL #Logistics #Acquisitions #SouthAfrica #Africa #Transportation

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