Deliveries in first eleven months up by 12 percent compared with prior-year period Unit sales better than expected at beginning of year, positive development especially in North America and Indonesia, but also in many other countries and regions Successful defense of market leadership in core markets Europe, North America and […]
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Mercedes-Benz Vans Innovation Campus – Sprinter still defining a segment in its third generation
As an initial sneak preview of the new Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Vans showed at the Sprinter Innovation Campus in Stuttgart how the best-selling van is set to lead the large van segment into a new era. The adVANce future initiative which was presented in 2016 plays a central role here. Developments including new connectivity solutions lend it […]
Mercedes-Benz Citaro fully‑electric city bus: Rhein‑Neckar‑Verkehr GmbH is the first customer
Memorandum of understanding signed for the delivery of Mercedes-Benz Citaro city buses with fully‑electric drive First vehicles to be delivered at the end of 2018 Practical operation in the Rhein-Neckar metropolitan region, in direct proximity to the Mannheim location Findings from customer trials have been adopted into the further development […]
Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa unveils world-class SelecTrucks Zimbabwe
Affordable and certified commercial vehicles Par-excellence sales service and after-sales backed by ZIMOCO HARARE, ZIMBABWE – Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa, under the banner of ZIMOCO (the only official distributor of Daimler commercial vehicles, including Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Buses and Vans, FUSO, Freightliner and Western Star Trucks) recently unveiled SelecTrucks […]
Mercedes-Benz Bus & Coach Southern Africa introduces OF-1723 bus chassis
Launched to assist bus operators in tough business conditions Shane Henry, Brand Manager for Mercedes-Benz Bus & Coach Southern Africa: “We listened to our customers who highlighted the tough conditions they are operating in, as well as the limited financial resources they are facing.” JOHANNESBURG – Mercedes-Benz Bus & Coach Southern […]
FUSO Trucks Southern Africa offers value for money vehicles and unbeatable financial offers
FUSO Trucks Southern Africa assists in providing affordable, safe and accessible transportation FE7 – 136 offers productivity and impressive payload PRETORIA – As the year draws to an end, it is evident that the commercial vehicles industry continues to face headwinds, as a result of the weakened South African economy. With […]
Imperial Logistics working group focuses on sky-high potential of supply chain control towers
In today’s global marketplace, supply chains are becoming increasingly complex. Recognising the growing need for centralised control, planning and execution of supply chain activities across all supply chain partners, Imperial Logistics has launched a working group focused on exploring, understanding and advancing the use of supply chain control towers. “These […]
Tata Motors unveils its new range of light trucks – ULTRA
Tata Motors, one of the leading commercial vehicle brands in South Africa, today unveiled its new generation range of commercial vehicles – Tata Ultra, The Business Utility Vehicle at Futuroad Expo, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Three new models from Ultra range were showcased including ULTRA 814 (4.5T), ULTRA 1014 […]
Daimler Trucks tests truck platooning on public highways in the US
Stuttgart / Atlanta – As the first commercial vehicle manufacturer in the US, Daimler is testing connected trucks in so called platooning operations on public roads in the US. This was announced during the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (Sept 24th – Sept 28th) in Atlanta. In truck platooning connectivity and automated […]
Daimler Trucks teams up with innovation leader for electric charging StoreDot Ltd.
Daimler AG’s Trucks division leads new financing round of Israeli nanotechnology materials pioneer StoreDot Ltd. Daimler becomes a strategic partner to accelerate the adoption of FlashBattery technology to the Electric Vehicles market FlashBattery technology enables charging any electric vehicle as quick as filling a tank of gas Cooperation underlines Daimler […]










