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Volvo Trucks ready to electrify large part of goods transports

With the sales start this year of three new heavy-duty all-electric models, Volvo Trucks believes the time is right for a rapid upswing in electrification of heavy road transport. This positive outlook is based on the ability of Volvo’s electric trucks to meet a broad variety of transport needs. In ...

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Dangote boosts fleet with additional 400 new SHACMAN trucks

Dangote Group has boosted its commercial and haulage fleet with additional 400 units of  new SHACMAN trucks. The Nigerian conglomerate, with operations and facilities spread across the African continent, has established itself as the biggest customer of SHACMAN since the Chinese brand was introduced into the country by Transit Support Services ...

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TATA changes the face of truck parts distribution in South Africa

As Tata Africa Holdings launches first e-commerce heavy commercial vehicle parts portal  . Seamless online ordering of Tata and Daewoo commercial vehicle parts available to anyone. Tata delivers on its Uptime promise In a South African automotive aftermarket industry first, Tata International Africa has announced the launch of its e-commerce parts website ...

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Stallion-Bajaj celebrates International Women’s Day, reaffirms commitment to empowering women through skills development & entrepreneurship

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Stallion- Bajaj Auto Keke Ltd. hosted its staff and special guests to an event that featured a keynote address and a panel discussion exploring women empowerment through skills development  and entrepreneurship. Speakers at the event included Mrs. Nkoli Ify Ogbolu, Chairperson of the International Women’s ...

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Renault deploys new brand logo three months after

Who doesn’t immediately think of Renault when they see a diamond? And with good reason! This geometric shape has embodied the brand through its logo since 1925. And it’s not about to change! Proof of this is the new variation unveiled last January and deployed a few days ago. Gilles ...

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Stallion-Bajaj on mission to establish Africa’s first women-only assembly plant in celebration of International Women’s Day 

From the inception of Stallion-Bajaj Alliance, the brand has been driven by one goal: to build a more inclusive work space. At its core is the plan to establish Africa’s first women-only assembly plant in Nigeria and significantly grow its female representation to 35 per cent by the end of ...

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Tata Africa introduces ground-breaking five-year warranty on entire commercial vehicle range

Tata International Africa has become the first company in Africa to introduce a best-in-class standard warranty of five years on its entire Medium, Heavy and Extra Heavy Commercial Vehicle range. This first-of-its-kind Pan African five-year warranty applies to the full range of Tata Trucks and Buses as well as Daewoo ...

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Toyota Hilux Raider – Jack of all Trades

In the latter part of 2020 the Toyota Hilux underwent a significant model update, bringing with it sharpened exterior styling, specification upgrades, a rationalised line-up and new flagship Legend grade. The SRX grade of old (which catered to customers requiring a blend of utility and comfort) has thus needed to ...

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Ford splashes $1 billion on South African operations, adds 1,200 jobs

Ford Motor Company, Tuesday, announced an investment of US$1.05 billion (R15.8 billion) in its South African manufacturing operations – marking the biggest investment in Ford’s 97-year history in South Africa. It also represents one of the largest-ever investments in the South African automotive industry, boosting Ford’s production capability and creating ...

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Isuzu sales remain resilient despite 2020 tough trading conditions

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) recorded total sales of 2 587 trucks and buses in 2020. Trucks led the charge with total sales of 2 570 units, making Isuzu the number one Japanese Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in the Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle segments for eight and seven consecutive ...

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