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When, while the lovely valley teems with vapour around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees.

Rising in the east

Rising in the east

There’s a new truck company rising in the east. It’s called UD Trucks and it obviously has designs on the Asian commercial vehicle market. However, it’s also eyeing the South African truck market. In fact (gasp), it’s even muttering about being number one in this country. Is this a completely ridiculous notion? CHARLEEN CLARKE has a heart-to-heart chat with Claes Svedberg, senior vice president – overseas division – at UD Trucks Corporation, and Johan Richards, chief executive of Nissan Diesel […]

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Safety first

You might have heard recently about the motorist who stopped to investigate a knocking noise under his car and jacked it up to take a look. While he was under his vehicle the jack broke and he was crushed to death.

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Asian persuasion

Asian persuasion

Besides being culturally diverse and rich in Eastern traditions, as the world’s largest and most populated region Asia incorporates many countries that have boasted the most advanced economies on earth for much of recorded history. STUART MOIR explores how the manufacturing powerhouses of Asia are set to become the largest economies in the world.

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Do operators really care?

We all understand the need to make a profit. But a profit at all costs? That doesn’t seem morally right…

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A licence to drive

Don’t employ a new truck or bus driver until you have tested his ability to safely and skillfully handle your vehicle.

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