Category:FOCUS on Bus and Coach

On track with ZF
March 1, 2014

On track with ZF

The new ZF EcoLife gearbox is a sterling example of modern electronic technology and mechanical engineering brought together for improved performance – both on...

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Bus business bounces back
February 1, 2014

Bus business bounces back

The bus side of public transport took a knock in 2009, but things are on the up-and-up once more. JACO DE KLERK takes a...

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V is for VIP versatility
February 1, 2014

V is for VIP versatility

Mercedes-Benz states that it is redefining the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) with the new V-Class. JACO DE KLERK takes a look at this youngest member...

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The future of bus design starts here!
February 1, 2014

The future of bus design starts here!

FRANK BEETON reports on a most unusual concept bus from Iveco.

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BRT: big challenges ahead
December 1, 2013

BRT: big challenges ahead

Bus rapid transit (or BRT as it’s commonly known) has been hailed as government’s preferred solution for the country’s public transportation dilemma. But some...

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Marcopolo goes deeper into Australia
December 1, 2013

Marcopolo goes deeper into Australia

Marcopolo marches on! This month FRANK BEETON continues to follow the rapidly growing establishment of a global empire by the Brazilian bus builder Marcopolo...

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Dutch courage
November 1, 2013

Dutch courage

VDL Bus & Coach showcased its mettle at this year’s Johannesburg International Motor Show (JIMS). FOCUS takes a look at what it has to...

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Volvo makes a front-engined return
November 1, 2013

Volvo makes a front-engined return

FRANK BEETON reports on an important new front-engined, ladder-frame bus from Volvo

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Buses for Africa
November 1, 2013

Buses for Africa

Despite the bus market being rather quiet over the last year or so, there was an assortment of bus offerings at this year’s Johannesburg...

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Sit back, relax and enjoy the journey
October 1, 2013

Sit back, relax and enjoy the journey

Life has become a race rather than a journey, with everything going instant, high speed and all about the destination … It’s no wonder...

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