Commercial Vehicles Passenger Cars

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles division represents a commercial vehicle benchmark brand in the commercial vehicle sector. The division is intent on supplying the best possible product through the use of innovative technology. Included in the MBCV line-up are the Sprinter, MB800, Atego and Actros ranges. Among these, the Sprinter and the MB800 are truly versatile workhorses designed to handle rugged African conditions while the Actros and Atego ranges are best suited to heavy industry.

The division also supplies buses and people transportation vehicles. In an attempt to address the growing transport demands of South African commuters, the company has formed a People Transport division. The key thrust of this division is the tender for the South African Government 's Taxi Recapitalisation Programme. DCSA has tendered to supply 18-seater Sprinter taxis and 35-seater OF8000 bus chassis with Marco Polo bodies. The company has built prototypes of the 18 and 35-seater, and is currently conducting customer testing. DCSA hopes to use the expertise and knowledge gained from the taxi project to develop 21st century people transport solutions.

Freightliner

Freightliner, which aims to be the top-selling American truck in South Africa, provides customers with cost effective solutions for long haul highway and specialist applications. Purchased by Daimler-Benz AG in 1981, Freightliner remains the biggest seller of Class 8 vehicles worldwide. The Freightliner brand was introduced to South African public for the first time in 1996, offering an affordable range that provides safety, performance and comfort.

Western Star

Western Star offers small-scale mining and earth works operators efficient and cost effective transport solutions. This through the provision of high performance rigid trucks via DCSA's Freightliner division and dealer network. The Western Star range of trucks is ideally suited to revolutionise the South African opencast mining and mineral industry as well as abnormal on- and off-road haulage.

Mitsubishi

DaimlerChrysler AG recently bought a 37 per cent share in the Mitsubishi Corporation to increase its market share in the strong Asian markets. DaimlerChrysler South Africa is one of the first markets to incorporate Mitsubishi Motors products in its line-up. This includes the popular Mitsubishi Canter range. Mitsubishi's medium-sized Canter trucks are a reflection of their long-standing relationship with South Africa - some 21 000 Mitsubishi Canter trucks have been sold in this country.