Category:Featured September 2014
The red flag rises
The Chinese commercial vehicle market is something of a mystery. We all know that, since 2009, it’s been the largest in the world. But...
Made in South Africa
It seems that more and more Chinese vehicles are entering the African market, which comes as no surprise. They might have started as the...
World first! driving the dragon
With its new heavy-duty truck, Dongfeng wants to take on the European market. Can the Chinese company achieve this? CHARLEEN CLARKE travels to Xiangyang...
A Chinese STAR with South African power behind it
In 2010, things weren’t looking so good for Powerstar. It was make-or-break time. In 2012, a major restructure brought some radical changes. The strategy...
View(s) from the top
How will the transport industry become more efficient and environmentally friendly? And what is the future of mobility? CHARLEEN CLARKE gets the answers to...
For the love of fuel
MALCOLM WALKER of Ultrafine Depth (UD) Filtration offers some very interesting insights on the topic of fuel filtration and fuel quality in South Africa....
To shale or not to shale?
South Africa has one of the largest petrochemical industries in Africa, which is largely centred on coal feedstock, but during the course of the...
From rural rags to logistical riches
The 2008/9 recession has made the business world a whole lot smarter, but there’s always room for improvement … JACO DE KLERK takes a...
No more nodding off
In the European Union (EU), 30 percent of fatal car accidents are caused by driver fatigue. In response, the Instituto de Biomecánica de Valencia...
A nightmare for drivers
Sleep apnoea is an ever-increasing problem for professional drivers, thus deserving great exposure. Dr Betty Maguire highlights the condition.
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