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Local government’s complete lack of regulation regarding climate change and emission standards is about to change. Come 1 January 2010, the production of all new vehicles must meet Euro 2 compliance standards. FOCUS attended Nissan Diesel’s launch of its new Euro 2 range.

Public transport has long been toted as one of the answers to greenhouse gas emissions – the more people riding a bus, the fewer cars on the road. However, bus manufacturers have not stopped there, instead choosing to focus on developing the most sustainable transport solutions attainable through modern technology.

What better way to learn about the ins and outs of the trucking industry than to drive a truck oneself? This is exactly what Marius de Lange, owner of Cadman Carriers, has done, and with eight months’ owner-driver experience now under his belt, he’s learnt enough about trucking life to keep him – and his trucking business – on the road.

Although vehicle tracking technology has been around for a quite a while, it has changed significantly over the last few years. These advancements have allowed the technology to become both an indispensable risk and fleet management tool. GG VAN ROOYEN looks at how the latest technology assists operators in managing their fleets.