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Hino holds firm

Hino holds firm

The momentous changes Hino has experienced this year have not slowed the manufacturer down โ€“ far from it in fact, as attested to by three FOCUS on Excellence wins.

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Bridgestone does it again

Bridgestone does it again

Bridgestone South Africa, winner of last yearโ€™s FOCUS on Excellence Award for Best Supplier of Tyres, once again managed to walk away with the coveted tyre award this year. FOCUS finds out what lies behind the companyโ€™s success.

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Imperial Logistics rules transport roost

Imperial Logistics is the top transport operator in the land; Greyhound is the best bus and/or coach operator and Hino is doing an outstanding job of delivering sales and service support to operators of commercial vehicles.

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Imperial Logistics rules transport roost

Imperial Logistics rules transport roost

Imperial Logistics is the top transport operator in the land; Greyhound is the best bus and/or coach operator and Hino is doing an outstanding job of delivering sales and service support to operators of commercial vehicles.

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Seeing red

Seeing red

FOCUS readers are in for a treat! Our newly appointed UK correspondent, SHAUN CONNORS, is travelling up a storm, taking to the wheel of a weird and wonderful assortment of vehicles, especially for our reading pleasure. He starts out with an icon, the Routemaster bus, a vehicle better known to South Africans as the โ€œLondon busโ€.

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Style built on inspiration

Style built on inspiration

The Hispano Iveco Divo luxury coach was recently launched at Truck Centre in Midrand. FOCUS attended the event to find out what sets Ivecoโ€™s new coach apart from that of the competition.

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A new Routemaster for London?

A new Routemaster for London?

Believe it or not, the joint winner of the mayor of Londonโ€™s competition to design a new Routemaster double-decker bus for the British capital is Warwickshire-based sports car manufacturer, Aston Martin, writes FRANK BEETON.

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Tough year for global manufacturers

Tough year for global manufacturers

As we approach the end of 2009, the worldโ€™s leading truck manufacturers find themselves facing a number of substantial issues. Although the final numbers are not yet in, most major truck markets have been severely depressed this year…

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Lion on the loose

Lion on the loose

When European transport operators decide to invest in a new light commercial vehicle, they automatically consider a Peugeot. Thatโ€™s a situation the company wants to replicate here in South Africa. But does Peugeot have the products and service offerings to entice local operators? CHARLEEN CLARKE reports…

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Striving for excellence

Striving for excellence

Motivating staff and assisting them in reaching their full potential can often be difficult, especially in an industry like transport that places high demands on workers. FOCUS examines Engenโ€™s unique approach to developing staffโ€™s talents and improving customer service.

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