Category:Featured May 2010

Transport and the 2010 world cup
May 1, 2010

Transport and the 2010 world cup

The countdown is on, with kick-off fast approaching. Yet local transporters remain confused, even apprehensive, about the impact of the FIFA World Cup on...

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Calling all drivers!
May 1, 2010

Calling all drivers!

The countdown is on as Mercedes-Benz truck drivers from nine countries across the world – including South Africa – prepare to compete against each...

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From taxi to tipper truck
May 1, 2010

From taxi to tipper truck

Big dreams can come true. Just ask Solomon Thobejane: an entrepreneur of over 25 years standing with many successful business ventures behind him, each...

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C-track combats CO2 emissions
May 1, 2010

C-track combats CO2 emissions

Despite the failure of delegates from 192 nations to formulate a global emissions control policy to succeed the Kyoto Protocol, the Copenhagen summit held...

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T5 ups its game
May 1, 2010

T5 ups its game

Whether you need family transport or a competent commercial vehicle, CHARLEEN CLARKE says that the new T5 range – comprising Caravelle, Kombi and Transporter...

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Clash of the Triton
May 1, 2010

Clash of the Triton

It’s not easy to find a bakkie that combines style with strength; good looks with reliability. But, as STUART MOIR discovers, Mitsubishi’s Triton ClubCab...

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A breath of fresh air
May 1, 2010

A breath of fresh air

Government plans to introduce a carbon emission tax in September highlight South Africa’s generally poor air quality. STUART MOIR investigates this environmental problem and...

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The secret life of a conrod
May 1, 2010

The secret life of a conrod

An engine’s hardest working parts are the connecting rods that join its pistons and crankshaft. JAKE VENTER explores their role and functions.

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