In a testament to the outstanding performance and reliability of Vesconite self-lubricating bushings, a prominent South African side-tipper manufacturer has doubled its monthly orders for side-tipper bushings. This substantial increase in orders reflects the manufacturer’s confidence in Vesconite Bearings’ superior products, customer satisfaction and excellent pricing. The manufacturer’s confidence in […]
Parts and Components
How preventative maintenance can keep your fleet on the road
Commercial batteries play an essential role in how fleet companies manage their operations. Whether a small or large fleet, fleet managers should pay more attention to their vehicle batteries to ensure their drivers can safely and efficiently deliver what South Africans need most—food, petrol, medical supplies, clothing, and so much […]
Volvo Trucks’ new safety system to protect cyclists and pedestrians
Volvo Trucks will be introducing a new safety system to detect other road users entering the blind spot on both sides of the truck. In busy traffic situations, it is difficult for even the most experienced driver to perceive everything around the truck. Using a dual radar on each side […]
FUCHS New Commercial Vehicle Engine Oil for MAN Euro VI-d Engines
FUCHS Lubricants has introduced a new TITAN CARGO PRO 3977 SAE 5W-20 engine oil. As part of the introduction of the Euro VI-d emissions standard for commercial vehicles by law MAN has published the MAN M 3977 specification. The specification has been specially designed to lower the fuel consumption and […]
Tyres and rims stolen from a storage yard in Tongaat
The public is requested to be on a lookout for six (6) tyres and rims that were stolen from a storage yard on Gopalall Hurbans Road in the Tongaat CBD sometime during Saturday night or Sunday morning. Four 14 inch tyres, rims and wheel caps were stolen from a Hyundai […]
Smart lubrication in a salty environment
The marine environment is demanding. Therefore, the technical expertise of a sea-salted environment is more demanding. FUCHS Lubricants has long experience in marine engineering. Few environments are as demanding as the marine industry, where strong winds, saltwater and low temperatures can provide challenges. When a head machinist, for example, contacts […]
The importance of proper spent oil disposal
Anton Niemann, GM Shell Lubricants, explains how the disposal of used motor oil the wrong way has the potential to pollute the environment, noting that we need to recover and recycle as much of it as possible. With engine lubricant technology ever-changing to give customers the best possible protection and […]
MICHELIN X® MULTITM HD D IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Michelin, the world’s leading tyre technology leader, today announced the availability of the MICHELIN X® MULTITM HD D in Southern Africa, an update to the immensely successful MICHELIN XDE2+. This tyre, designed for long haul, regional trucking on urban roads is another reflection of Michelin’s mission of sustainable mobility, bringing together technologies that […]
Seasonal equipment advice for small farmers
Whether you’re choosing to start a farm as a hobby or for business purposes, farming requires the same amount of thought, preparation and planning as it does when choosing to grow your large-scale farm and truck variety. Small farmers require the basic agriculture equipment, such as a tractor. And although […]
FAW South Africa makes big strides in aftersales customer satisfaction
FAW SA has made a concerted effort to set industry-leading aftersales benchmarks to which its dealers and branches have to adhere. As a result, all FAW dealers are operating at a higher level than ever before. While FAW SA’s efforts have culminated in a comprehensive programme of action to standardise […]