IN THE NEWS
WhatsApp-based loyalty programme rewards mechanics for choosing for choosing Engen Xtreme lubricants
Engen is excited to launch the Engen Xtreme Rewards programme, a convenient WhatsApp based loyalty programme created to give back to the mechanics who keep South Africa moving.
From trial to triumph: Mercedes-Benz Trucks celebrates first eActros 300 sale to BakersS.A. Limited.
– Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) is proud to announce the sale and handover of its first three Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 battery-electric trucks to Bakers
S.A. Limited, marking a significant milestone for Mercedes-Benz Trucks and the advancement of sustainable commercial transport in Southern Africa.
MG MOTOR HOSTS ITS FIRST-EVER TECH DAY IN JOHANNESBURG
MG Motor South Africa unwrapped a host of new, innovative technologies at its MG Tech Day and Premium SUV Family launch event in Johannesburg, showing how a brand built on more than a century of inventive firsts continues to make cutting-edge technology accessible to South African drivers.
Good Things Guy partners with Ford to launch the “Good Things Ranger”
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Ltd (“Ford”) and Good Things Guy have launched an exclusive partnership that will put a proudly South African-built Ford Ranger to work in support of communities across the country.
EDITOR BLOG
Transport Month: A Rapid growth in Transportation.
October is traditionally Transport Month, but rising fuel costs are leaving operators struggling. Many hope for government relief, though, as with the electricity crisis, people may need to find their own solutions. Electric vehicles are rapidly emerging, while commercial transport remains more complex. Hybrid vehicles and hydrogen fuel cells offer options for different applications, but each has challenges. Innovative engineers continue to make progress.
Preparing young people for the future is vital, but rapid change makes it hard to predict which fields will matter most. Science, mathematics, and entrepreneurship offer a strong foundation. Encouraging young people to experiment before conventional thinking limits them can unlock fresh approaches to problem-solving. Such diverse thinking helps develop adaptable people who can drive progress. Companies like MAHLE are also giving students a chance with their Science2Go project, others are offering apprenticeships in repairs and maintenance. Training women drivers has given so many young women the opportunity of careers they would not have thought of.
South Africa has a very high standard of trucks in the market, emphasised by operators who continue to reinvest in the same brand names time and again proving their economic value and reliability. Long term Servicing and Maintenance offerings available from these OEM’s play a vital role in loyalty to the product.
To operate effectively, transport companies need well-maintained roads and safe rest stops to support both trucks and drivers. Drivers must also take regular breaks to prevent fatigue and keep all road users moving safely and smoothly.
Some car manufacturers have turned their attention to producing bakkies to meet the growing demand, which in many cases have replaced the family car. We highlight a number of these new vehicle entrants and their capabilities.
New vehicle sales surge by 12.7% even though higher borrowing costs becomes the norm. Toyota sales are up to 15366 vehicles in September.
Change is happening at a very rapid space but with it must come the change in the infrastructure to keep pace. It is only through growth that we can maintain a strong healthy transport industry.
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