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BUDGET 2024: Govt’s commitment to EVs welcomed

THE Automotive Business Council (naamsa) welcomed the Finance Minister’s inclusion in the Budget Speech 2024 to support the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) through...

Biggest ever

THE world’s largest roll-on roll off (RORO) vessel, MV Salome, carried a consignment of 644 fully-built units, some of which were imports and some...

More electric trucks available in SA from 2023

VOLVO Trucks continues to expand its range with the launch of several new extra heavy electric trucks, making it possible to electrify even more...

High demand for EV truck suitable for ‘last-mile’ deliveries

JAC Motors South Africa announced the introduction of its new N75 EV as part of its local N-Series truck line-up due to...

Trucks providing effective and efficient solutions for business owners

FAW Trucks prides itself on paying attention to what its customers require. “FAW SA is committed to offering vehicles engineered, developed and rigorously tested to...

New platform an instant hit with fleet managers

WITH the launch of Ctrack Crystal earlier this year, fleet managers were presented with an all-encompassing, customisable platform from which to run and manage...

Automaker on the road back to pre-flood sales figures

TOYOTA South Africa Motors (TSAM) has started to bounce back to pre-flood sales figures, posting a total of 11,138 units for the month of...

Consumers hit with huge tyre levy hike

By Gavin Kelly – Chief Executive Officer: The Road Freight Association THE Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) has published anti-dumping protection levies on...

How ERP can drive the automotive industry forward

By Johan du Toit, Strategic Sales Executive for SYSPRO Africa THE South African automotive industry has been one of the largest manufacturing sectors for some...

New monthly maintenance plans keep your trucks working hard

TRUCKS work hard and will use parts and service as they age with high mileage. To minimise downtime and extract maximum productivity from a...

Soaring car sales lift Prospecton auto maker’s spirits

TOYOTA South Africa Motors (TSAM) has continued to top the sales charts in 2022, despite suffering significant damage to its Prospecton Plant – which...

N3 truck blockade: It’s ‘economic sabotage’, say ministers and business

ANOTHER truck blockade saw Van Reenen's Pass on the N3, the country's main domestic trade route, being closed on Thursday 16 June. This protest...

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Galvanised rebar ensures resilient, future-proof infrastructure

CORROSION damage to reinforced concrete structural members such as foundations, columns, retaining walls, or piles poses a significant threat to structural integrity. Galvanised rebar...

How to test for continuity with a multimeter

WHETHER testing switches and fuses or making general electrical connections, mastering a continuity test is critical to effective electrical troubleshooting. Understanding the role of a...

Plastics manufacturer develops first recyclable plastic bicycle frame

INDUSTRIAL polymer developer and manufacturer, igus, unveiled the first injection-moulded polymer bicycle frame designed for advanced bikes, marking a major milestone in sustainable mobility. IgusIgus...

Industrial Ecology: Deep sustainability must be modelled after nature’s systems

By Mareli Botha, technical director, Zutari ENGINEERS have long drawn inspiration from nature. Examples of such biomimicry include passive ventilation systems modelled after termite mounds...