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Hinoโs domination of the medium and heavy commercial vehicle markets has ensured the manufacturer overall dominance of the local market for a large portion of the last four decades. A new focus on the extra-heavy sector indicates Hinoโs determination to take this dominance to the next level…
In what is probably a first in business-to-business publishing, FOCUS has embarked on a unique joint project with rival publication, Truck & Bus. Astute readers will notice that a near-identical article appears in both magazines this month. Turn to page 34 and you will be able to read the piece, which pertains to training and to the Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) specifically.
SAโs new transport minister, Sโbu Ndebele, certainly has his work cut out for him. His three predecessors, Mac Maharaj, Dullah Omar and Jeff Radebe, have bequeathed him a slice of chaos that will require nerves of steel and an absolute commitment to rectify if we are to see improved road safety
Italy is famous for a number of things. Pizza, fashion, architecture and supercars spring to mind, as does soccer โ the country is even shaped like a boot! Transport, however, does not. But RICHARD MACASKILL looks into the trucking and transport industry of Italy, and discovers that commercial vehicles are also one of the pillars of the country
Despite the prevailing global economic conditions, the Busworld Asia exhibition, which was staged at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from 8 to 11 April 2009, attracted more than 180 exhibitors from 23 countries
Nissan recently expanded the NP200 bakkie range, and made some subtle changes to its appearance while they were at it. The result is a more rounded vehicle that promises to appeal to a much wider demographic. GG VAN ROOYEN reports
As Navistar and Caterpillar join forces, Daimler AG and Hero call it quits on their proposed joint venture. The global financial crisis has sent vehicle sales plunging into freefall in many parts of the world. Following a 10-year period of uninterrupted growth, the Australian truck market has not escaped the impact of reduced demand,
As racing fans will no doubt know, kinetic energy recovery systems (KERS) have received a lot of attention over the last few months. Unfortunately, however, discussions regarding this technology have not been as constructive as they could have been. GG VAN ROOYEN reports
Already one of the most critically acclaimed coaches in Europe, Irizarโs lavish PB was recently launched in South Africa. FOCUS examines this impressive vehicle that sets new standards in luxury and comfort
The NAMPO Harvest Day took place from 12 to 15 May 2009 just outside Bothaville in the Free State. The show was massive and the wares of a vast number of companies were on display. RICHARD MACASKILL took a trip to the show to see what it was all about.
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