Category:Global FOCUS

No, it’s not an Isuzu, its JMC’s new Conquer truck from China.
December 2, 2016

Culture of cloning

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON ponders on the Chinese obsession with Isuzu’s cab design, reports on new...

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The association with Navistar International will give Volkswagen a solid base for participation in the North American truck market.
November 2, 2016

Volkswagen and Navistar: The deal is ON!

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON confirms that the much-rumoured relationship between Volkswagen (VW) and Navistar is finally...

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Pickup mixup
October 11, 2016

Pickup mixup

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON digs through some fascinating corporate realignments in the bakkie industry, describes the...

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Isuzu updates F-Series in Australia
September 11, 2016

Isuzu updates F-Series in Australia

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON takes a look at Isuzu’s latest F-Series revision for the Australian market,...

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New Toyota Proace Van hits UK market
August 11, 2016

New Toyota Proace Van hits UK market

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON updates European van news; looks at the newest engine braking technology from...

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Is Nikola one the future of long-distance trucking?
July 7, 2016

Is Nikola One the future of long-distance trucking?

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON takes a look at an important new direction for line-haul trucking, revives...

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Isuzu expands US market presence
June 7, 2016

Isuzu expands US market presence

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON records Isuzu’s plans to expand its presence in the important United States...

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Exploring similarities between the UK and SA
May 7, 2016

Exploring similarities between the UK and SA

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON looks at some interesting changes that have manifested in the United Kingdom...

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First new International truck branding emerges
April 7, 2016

First new International truck branding emerges

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON details the first re-designated International truck family for North America, notes what...

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MAN goes lightweight!
March 7, 2016

MAN goes lightweight!

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON reports on MAN’s imminent entry into the integral van market, looks at...

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