Category:Featured April 2013

In the red corner
April 1, 2013

In the red corner …

As you read this, Truck Test 2013 will be underway. In no particular order, these are the participants.

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UD Trucks tackles fuel consumption
April 1, 2013

UD Trucks tackles fuel consumption

With fossil fuels likely to be around for the foreseeable future, and the quality of fuels not as good as it should be, UD...

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Take a tuk-tuk
April 1, 2013

Take a tuk-tuk

Tuk-tuks, which are a common feature in Asian cities, have now made their debut on the streets of South Africa. We talk to local...

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All geared-up …
April 1, 2013

All geared-up …

… and ready to go! Automechanika Johannesburg 2013 is happening next month. Here is a small preview.  

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Isuzu Trucks set to impress
April 1, 2013

Isuzu Trucks set to impress

With the class-leading automated manual transmission (AMT) technology on the two FSR 800 AMTs entered in Truck Test 2013, Isuzu Trucks plans to make...

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Aero Truck Testing
April 1, 2013

Aero Truck testing

An important feature of Truck Test 2013 is the option to run standard and aerodynamically modified vehicles side by side. GAVIN MYERS spoke to...

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Foton plans to dazzle
April 1, 2013

Foton plans to dazzle

Foton is planning to make its mark on the industry with its BJ1133 210ti model taking part in Truck Test 2013.  

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In the red corner
April 1, 2013

On the (crystal) ball

Hellberg Transport Management (HTM), through its founder Fritz Hellberg, has been involved in truck testing from as early as 1991 and with transport in...

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Good things come to those who wait
April 1, 2013

Good things come to those who wait

The Road Transport Management System has been a long time coming … But is this scheme the transport industry’s salvation or just another programme...

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Great things happen in small vehicles
April 1, 2013

Great things happen in small vehicles

Dynamite comes in small packages. The light commercial vehicle (LCV) sector of the South African market is highly competitive. CLAIRE RENCKEN takes a look...

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