Euro 6 and FH Aero assembly commences at Volvo’s Durban plant

South Africa’s heavy commercial vehicle sector has taken a decisive step into the global emissions era, with Volvo Trucks becoming the first OEM to locally assemble Euro 6 trucks.

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FleetWatch Fundraising Golf Day 2026

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National Transport Conference: Oil shocks sharpen focus on trucking’s decarbonised future

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New Container User Forum is launched

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Trucking Updates

Smart mobility for growth: supply chain connectivity the Unitrans way

The term, ‘Smart Mobility’ is something of a catchall for a spectrum of transport applications - an approach to enterprise…

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Opinion Piece: Stronger together: Collaboration as a strategic imperative for energy resilience

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Volvo Trucks SA crowns 2025 dealer champions across 23 performance categories

With 23 award categories spanning its full value chain and a 20-strong national dealer network, Volvo Trucks South Africa’s annual…

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West European heavy trailer market signals recovery

US tariff impositions - recently voted illegal by the USA Supreme Court - served to dent business confidence across Western…

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A Data-Driven Reality Check about cheap tyres

Are you saving money with cheap imported tyres? Think again! Our latest data analysis reveals a stark reality: the short-term gains of ‘affordable’ tyres are costing you more in the long run.

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In long-distance transport operations, performance is rarely defined by a single factor.

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