NEWS : Transport

Fuel increases and Carbon Tax
11 June, 2019
The Carbon Tax, which comes into effect on 1 June (and implemented along with fuel price changes on 5 June), was initially budgeted to have a 9 cents per litre impact on petrol prices and 10 cents per litre impact on diesel. read more Nokian Ground Kare – New Excavator and Backhoe Loader Tire Meadows, Roads and Railways
30 May, 2019
In the field of excavator tires, one solution is seldom optimal for all purposes. That is why Nokian Tyres wants to offer a full range of tires with emphasis on different surfaces and stability demands. The latest addition to our selection is Nokian Ground Kare, a special excavator tire. read more Platooning in the logistics industry: Researchers see great potential in real operations after tests
22 May, 2019
Successful completion of pilot project run by DB Schenker, MAN Truck & Bus and Fresenius University of Applied Sciences. Operating electronically linked trucks on German motorways is safe, technically reliable and easily applicable in the routine of a logistics company. read more What you need to know about depression in truckers
17 May, 2019
Depression in truckers really exists in the trucking industry, although not widely known or discussed much. Many years ago, I worked with a fellow by the name of Doug. He was a great guy. He seemed happy, always joking around. He was the life of the party. read more World's #1 Tractor, now at home in South Africa
15 May, 2019
In its endeavour to establish South Africa as its home outside India, Mahindra South Africa announced entry into its fourth business line, by introducing its range of tough and efficient farming equipment. The announcement was made at a gala event in the North West... read more Connected C-me vest enhances driver safety
3 May, 2019
Ahead of the commercial launch of Scania's connected driver vest, it is being displayed at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona 25-28 Febru­ary. The Scania C-me vest is a connected safety vest that features automatic lighting when exiting the cab. read more A strategic approach to electrification: matching the right solution to customer needs
3 May, 2019
Thanks to decades of innovation in improving engine technology, today's cars, trucks and other vehicles are cleaner and quieter than ever. More stringent regulations worldwide are driving manufacturers to redesign products to meet more ambitious standards. read more Step into the woods
14 April, 2019
Steep ascents, sharp rocks, shale, mud, dust and sand are just some of the obstacles vehicles operating in the forestry industry encounter daily. What is the state of the industry and what role does vehicle technology play? Gareth Greathead finds out. read more UD Trucks launches New Quester
27 March, 2019
Fuel efficiency, battle for talent, productivity and connectivity are top priorities for fleets and transport companies and these challenges will be addressed with new features such as ESCOT and UD Telematics UD Trucks today unveiled New Quester with enhancements to the well-established... read more New diesel rebate announced by minister of finance during budget speech
27 February, 2019
On Wednesday this week the Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni, during his Budget speech, announced that the diesel fund rebate would increase by 3.4% from R3.22 to R3.33 per litre on 80% of eligible diesel usage.  ( i.e. an increase per litre of R2.576 to R2.664). read more