Connectivity is when everyone communicates with everyone and everything else, to the benefit of all parties involved. This is also when all those participating in this tight-knit communication network receive the correct information at the right time and in the right place. Road users form a vast network, much in […]
Makes and models
Rough and tough operation, FAW tippers are up to the task
Dust, dirt, loose sand and corrugated roads are ‘all in a day’s work’ for the fleet of FAW 28.280FD 6X4 tippers operating on the andalusite operation of Imerys Refractories (Pty) Ltd at the Rhino Mine site near Thabazimbi in Limpopo Province. Fleet operator and contractor on the project, Willie de […]
Mercedes-Benz Vans is presenting the van of the future: intelligent, interconnected and electric
Mercedes-Benz Vans launches future initiative adVANce to expand its growth strategy and develop new business models Investments of approximately 500 million euros over the next five years for digitalisation, automation and robotics in vans as well as innovative mobility solutions New organisational unit within the start-up scene in Stuttgart, Berlin and Silicon […]
Hino SA having a good year despite tough economic climate
“Hino South Africa is having a good year in terms of sales when one considers the tough the economic climate and highly competitive market,” said Vice President Ernie Trautmann, addressing the media recently. “Hino’s overall market share is currently standing at 13.5% of the total truck and bus market compared […]
FUSO FJ 16-230 testament to continuous growth offensive in southern Africa
FUSO Trucks, a division of Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa today launched its latest medium to heavy-duty truck, the FUSO FJ 16-230, set to be the truck of choice in the southern African region. This milestone represents yet another successful addition of vehicles built from the world-class Daimler India […]
Mercedes-Benz is presenting the first fully electric truck for heavy distribution operations
Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck enables fully electric transport for the first time ever with an admissible total weight of 26 tonnes Ranges of up to 200 kilometres, load capacity comparable with diesel drive Series production for urban short-radius distribution conceivable at the beginning of the next decade Fuso Canter E-Cell: fully […]
Adventure Tours Company switches to Hino Trucks
Nomad Africa Adventure Tours, one of the leading operators providing this service in sub-Saharan Africa, has bought 25 Hino 500-Series 1626 trucks as replacements for 20 trucks in its fleet of 47 vehicles. These are the first Hino trucks bought by Nomad with the decision to switch to the leading […]
Daimler Buses presents autonomously driving city bus of the future
Stuttgart / Amsterdam – The world’s biggest bus manufacturer, Daimler Buses, is systematically extending its technological leadership. The Mercedes-Benz Future Bus with CityPilot has driven autonomously for the first time on a route of approximately 20 kilometers in Amsterdam. On a section of the longest bus rapid transit (BRT) line […]
Daimler Trucks & Buses and Mercedes-Benz Vans extend their reign in Rustenburg
RUSTENBURG – Less than six months after inaugurating the Regional Centre Southern Africa, Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) has demonstrated its dominance through its Daimler Trucks & Buses and Mercedes-Benz Vans division by officially opening a new state-of-the-art commercial vehicles dealership in Rustenburg. The dealership, Maemo Motors, offers a comprehensive sales […]
Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 318: Unimog as a food truck in and around Finland
he inhabitants of Finland have a reputation for being the somewhat unconventional folk of northern Europe with some unusual habits. Sauna championships or berry-picking competitions are just some of the disciplines which are practised there with great commitment. It is also in this part of northern Europe where Sami Repo […]










