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In the latest plot twist from the South African School of Criminal Shenanigans, ambulances are now being hijacked. That’s right, the very vehicles rushing to save lives are now running for theirs. Criminal innovation knows no bounds... 🚑💨 Read more: buff.ly/4hUry66
Sasol's Secunda plant is the largest single point of greenhouse gas emissions in the world! (Yes, you read that right.) What is Sasol doing to protect the planet? Not much, according to this excellent Currency article: buff.ly/3YRwmk8
MERCEDES-BENZ TRUCKS APPOINTS NEW CEO Achim Puchert has been appointed CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks. Puchert (45), currently CEO and President Mercedes-Benz do Brasil and Latin America, will take over from Karin Rådström.
LEBOMBO BORDER POST CLOSED DUE TO VIOLENCE AND UNREST IN MOZAMBIQUE * Avoid the border area at all cost! * Situation currently extremely dangerous! Vehicles are being torched on the Mozambican side of the Lebombo Port of Entry. Hence, the port is closed until further notice.
💡Wondering about the maximum legal load for a flat deck link pulled by a 6x2 single drive axle truck tractor? It’s more complex than you might think! Check out the latest FOCUS, and calculate your truck’s load the right way! Download the magazine here: buff.ly/3UiROg8
🚛🏆 The MAN hTGX powered by a hydrogen combustion engine has won the 2025 Truck Innovation Award!🏆🚛 The truck stood out with its low carbon footprint, impressive 600-km range, and diesel-like performance. Read about it in the latest issue of FOCUS: buff.ly/3UiROg8
🌟🚛 The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 has been crowned the 2025 International Truck of the Year! 🚛🌟 Read all about it in the latest issue of FOCUS, which you can download for free here: buff.ly/3UiROg8 #eActros600 #TruckOfTheYear #ElectricTrucks #SustainableTransport
🚛💥 Exciting News for South African Operators! 💥🚛 Babcock has launched a brand-new rental and rent-to-own programme, allowing you to drive away in a new DAF truck for as little as R48,127 per month! Read more here: buff.ly/3UiROg8
🚛 Payloads Drives Success with FUSO TV33-400S 🚛 For over 40 years, Payloads has been a trusted name in SA logistics. Now, with the FUSO TV33-400S, they’re taking operations to the next level. Find out more here: buff.ly/3YvQJnR #Payloads #FUSO #Logistics #TruckPower
🚗🎉 It's Transport Month! But are you excited, or do you think it's just another PR stunt? Share your thoughts after reading our article on the subject on page 62 of the latest FOCUS issue, available for free download here: buff.ly/3BwNOlE
Exciting news from Ever Star Industries! New CEO, Danny Li, has already driven a 20% growth in sales! We caught up with him at the Electra Mining exhibition in Jhb. Don’t miss our exclusive interview with him on p 24 of our latest issue. Download it here: buff.ly/4gDavoG
Class 8 trucks in the US are fab – but what are they like to drive? To find out, we jetted to Dublin, Virginia, for the global reveal of the stunning Volvo VNL. Read all about it in FOCUS, available for free download here: buff.ly/4gDavoG. The article starts on p64.
More women are making their mark in the transport industry, and we’re celebrating this! Check out our special series in FOCUS, "Girl Power," brought to you by UD Trucks Southern Africa. This month, we spotlight driver trainer Dorah Mabaso. Read more here: buff.ly/4gDavoG
While at the IAA Transportation, we took the Windrose for a spin. This electric, long-haul truck features a central driver's seat, lots of screens for information and a design remarkably similar to the Tesla Semi. The truck has a range of 670km and it's a blast to drive!
Are battery-electric trucks or fuel-cell trucks the future of heavy-duty transport? Hyundai is betting on the latter. Read more in our latest issue, where we take you behind the wheel of their fuel cell truck. Check out the story on p42. Download here: buff.ly/4gDavoG
The latest issue of FOCUS is live! This month's cover features the Scania G460 XT mining tipper, known for its impressive torque and exceptional fuel efficiency. Transport operators, this is the performance you've been waiting for! Download the mag here: buff.ly/4gDavoG
Today we are test driving the eActros 600, which was named the 2025 International Truck of the Year at the IAA TRANSPORTATION last night! Read all about it in the next FOCUS!
Which is the most innovative truck on the planet? It's the MAN hTGX – a heavy-duty truck with a hydrogen combustion engine. It has just won the 2025 Truck Innovation Award, which was presented at the Stars of the Year banquet at the IAA Transportation in Hannover, Germany.
And the best truck in the world is... Mercedes-Benz Trucks' eActros 600! It has just been named the 2025 International Truck of the Year. The announcement was made during the Stars of the Year awards banquet at the IAA Transportation in Hannover, Germany.
Volkswagen is hosting its third world premiere here at the IAA Transportation, where it is launching the new Transporter. The company is in the process of replacing its entire range.
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