Category:Global FOCUS

100 not out! Global Focus scores a ton!!
March 2, 2015

100 not out! Global Focus scores a ton!!

FRANK BEETON has written about numerous important industry highlights over the past nine years. In this 100th edition of Global Focus, he recalls some...

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Fiat Powertrain Technologies – An emerging force in global engine supply
February 2, 2015

Fiat Powertrain Technologies – An emerging force in global engine supply

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON writes about the emergence of Fiat Powertrain Technologies as a global force...

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Volvo Trucks has introduced a methane gas-fuelled version of the FE distribution range.
November 2, 2014

The gas alternative – gaining ground

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON looks at some new developments in gas-fuelled trucks, and discusses their relevance...

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Truck manufacturers – who will endure?
October 2, 2014

Truck manufacturers – who will endure?

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON takes a step back from his usual newsgathering to discuss the future...

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Daimler’s Future Truck 2025 can interact with traffic while the driver does his office work!
September 2, 2014

More, from the future

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON expands on the autonomy theme exemplified by Daimler’s “Future Truck 2025”, speculates...

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Volvo’s I-Shift Dual Clutch gearbox brings a further advance in automated transmission technology to heavy trucks.
August 2, 2014

Volvo pioneers dual- clutch transmission in heavyweights

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON reports on Volvo’s pioneering entry into heavy-duty dual-clutch transmissions, reveals an interesting...

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DAF expands Euro-6 line-up
July 2, 2014

DAF expands Euro-6 line-up

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON brings readers up to date on DAF’s Euro-6 product portfolio, looks more...

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Renault’s latest Master shares specification improvements with Nissan NV400 and Opel/Vauxhall Movano siblings.
June 2, 2014

A feast of new (large) Eurovans

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON updates the file on European integral vans, unpacks the stimulatory effect of...

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Crafter goes to Poland, but Sprinter stays in Germany
May 2, 2014

Crafter goes to Poland, but Sprinter stays in Germany

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON clarifies the situation regarding VW’s Crafter and Mercedes-Benz’s Sprinter, reviews the 2013...

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VW prepares to welcome Scania
April 2, 2014

VW prepares to welcome Scania

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON revisits Volkswagen’s relationship with Scania, and looks ahead to the scenario once...

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