Category:Industry News

Dunlop’s R1,1 billion African dream
December 1, 2014

Dunlop’s R1,1 billion African dream

Another year has rolled by and 2014 is almost at an end … This has certainly been a busy time for the Dunlop brand...

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Build a truck, race a bike
October 1, 2014

Build a truck, race a bike

Having taken over the General Motors (GM) Kempston Road plant in Port Elizabeth (PE) last year, Isuzu Truck South Africa (ITSA) is also pedalling...

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Making a splash
October 1, 2014

Making a splash

The annual Professional Movers Association (PMA) Congress delivered a mix of fun and business for its delegates. TONY MILLS reports.

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Shoprite puts the soup on
September 1, 2014

Shoprite puts the soup on

According to the World Bank’s report, Nutrition at a Glance: South Africa, it is estimated that our country loses about US$ 1,1 billion (R11,87...

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Nice to Minsk you
September 1, 2014

Nice to Minsk you

Vehicles from Belarusian truck manufacturer Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ) will soon be finding their way onto South African shores. The company has been producing...

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Scania’s King on alternative fuels
August 1, 2014

Scania’s King on alternative fuels

South Africa is well on its way to seeing alternative-fuelled vehicles roaming its streets – and Scania is in pole position to get us...

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Mercedes-Benz and Bakers: companies that care!
August 1, 2014

Mercedes-Benz and Bakers: companies that care!

Many companies claim to care about people. Sadly, in the transport industry, we don’t often see much tangible evidence of this. CHARLEEN CLARKE pays...

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Hino’s new home
July 1, 2014

Hino’s new home

Toyota South Africa Motors – or TSAM, as it’s affectionately called by insiders – has significantly upgraded its Prospecton plant. Hino invited us along

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Viva Volvo!
July 1, 2014

Viva Volvo!

The first FH, FM and FMX models have emerged from Volvo’s South African factory! CHARLEEN CLARKE travels to the Durban facility and discovers a...

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Good oMAN!
July 1, 2014

Good oMAN!

An order for 215 trucks speaks volumes. After all, as CHARLEEN CLARKE discovers, this is not a decision that is taken lightly …

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