Category:Featured April 2014

To the moon and back, twice
April 1, 2014

To the moon and back, twice

Both Iveco and its customers are proving that the Daily light and medium product range is built to handle all that Africa can throw...

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The show must go on
April 1, 2014

The show must go on

By the time you read this, Truck Test 2014 will be on the road; despite the sad passing of the event’s convenor, Fritz Hellberg.

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A thoroughbred by name and performance
April 1, 2014

A thoroughbred by name and performance

Cantering, nay, galloping into the arena for Truck Test 2014, is Fuso’s Canter FE 7-136 (4×2) turbo-powered unit. The versatile workhorse is the answer...

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A silver lining?
April 1, 2014

A silver lining?

The transport industry can breathe a little easier as the proposed carbon tax has been postponed by one year … But is this only...

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Green workhorse
April 1, 2014

Green workhorse

In the global quest to promote low-carbon transport, all sectors of the industry, light commercial vehicles (LCVs) included, are under pressure to support “green”...

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Mission into the future
April 1, 2014

Mission into the future

With its concept electric-drive motor, the MAN Metropolis places a practical accent on the topic of alternative-drive systems. OLIVER WILLMS brings us an exclusive,...

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Not a fleeting concern
April 1, 2014

Not a fleeting concern

Effective fleet management can reduce costs and risks for any business. CLAIRE RENCKEN speaks to some experts in the field to gain some insights

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The whole nine (ship) yards
April 1, 2014

The whole nine (ship) yards

Africa has a booming maritime industry. More than 90 percent of the continent’s trade is conducted by sea and it boasts 100 plus ports,...

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SA rail transport: on the fast track?
April 1, 2014

SA rail transport: on the fast track?

Road or rail? The debate has been raging on for quite some time, with both sides offering numerous (valid) pros and cons. FOCUS takes...

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Seeing the forest for the trees
April 1, 2014

Seeing the forest for the trees

The timber transport industry is well-known for its extreme operating conditions, payload challenges and superb truck drivers … JACO DE KLERK speaks to Brian...

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