Category:Global FOCUS

World truck market heads-up
March 2, 2014

World truck market heads-up

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON reveals some interesting global truck market statistics while defining South Africa’s relative...

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CNH Industrial – the emergence of a global giant
February 2, 2014

CNH Industrial – the emergence of a global giant

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON digs out the background to the formation of CNH Industrial, takes a...

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Volvo's VM – a closer look
December 2, 2013

Volvo’s VM – a closer look

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON discovers some fascinating new detail in Volvo’s VM range for South America,...

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Volvo's new FH hits Australia – still with “only” 700 hp
November 2, 2013

Volvo’s new FH hits Australia – still with “only” 700 hp

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON looks at Volvo’s Australian-spec FH flagship, dissects the “different” Japanese commercial vehicle...

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UD's Quester flies the Volvo flag in Asia
October 2, 2013

UD’s Quester flies the Volvo flag in Asia

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON takes an interested look at UD’s new range for emerging markets, looks...

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Paccar’s “in-house” powered Kenworth surfaces down under
September 2, 2013

Paccar’s “in-house” powered Kenworth surfaces down under

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON expands on recent speculation over Paccar’s Australian strategy, takes a literal stroll...

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Renault reinvents its truck line-up
August 2, 2013

Renault reinvents its truck line-up

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON walks through Renault Trucks’ comprehensive Euro-6 range reinvention, finding an unexpected Nissan...

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Ford Cargo: the Chinese connection!
July 2, 2013

Ford Cargo: the Chinese connection!

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON digs out an intriguing new Chinese twist to Ford’s re-awakened commercial vehicle...

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New Mercs just keep coming!
June 2, 2013

New Mercs just keep coming!

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON is surprised by the extent of Mercedes-Benz’s new model programme, reports on...

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Scania streamlines for Euro-6
May 2, 2013

Scania streamlines for Euro-6

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON examines Scania’s latest Euro-6-compliant G and R Series trucks, looks at Volvo’s...

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