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At the IAA, Wabco showcased safety and fuel saving systems which South Africans will probably see in new trucks, buses and trailers in the near future.
Bosch Car Multimedia Professional Systems, represented in South Africa by Fixtrade, had as strong a presence as ever at the IAA. We caught up with Darryl Gallan, managing director of Fixtrade, to tour the stand…
Scaniaโs stand at the IAA was a hive of activity, with a huge array of innovative offerings on display โ from โEcolution by Scaniaโ to a whole new range of gas engines for trucks and buses. CHARLEEN CLARKE reports…
One company at the IAA had a presence that extended well beyond its own stand. Voithโs truck and bus drive systems were evident in the stands of its various successful customers, also presenting its wares.
While some companies are still reeling from the recession and the dancing girls were not as plentiful as usual (presumably because of budget cuts), there was still plenty to see at this yearโs IAA. CHARLEEN CLARKE trawled through all the halls in search of the latest and greatest new products…
One of the most striking features of South Africaโs road system is the abundance of traffic signals and signs that require compliance for their own sake, rather than because they enhance safety, says ROB HANDFIELD-JONES.
The votes are in, and the countdown has begun. The finalists for the fifth annual FOCUS on Excellence Awards, sponsored by WesBank, have been announced! Companies throughout the transport industry have been waiting in eager anticipation for the wave of votes to make its way to the research team to find out if theyโve made the final cut. At stake are the ultimate accolades within the transport industry …
When selecting a new vehicle it is wise to take cognisance of the forces that impede a vehicleโs ability to perform. One also needs to endeavour to minimise the effects of these forces, suggests VIC OLIVER.
Cathedral Peak in the Drakensberg is a World Heritage site and while its natural splendour draws awestruck sighs from thousands of visitors every year, it was the people congregated at the siteโs hotel over a mid-September weekend who provided the animated inspiration. PAUL COLLINGS joined the Professional Movers Association of South Africa (PMA) for its 2010 Annual General Meeting and congress.
Volvo Buses has been awarded substantial contracts to supply buses for operation in several major global metropolises.
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