Category:Global FOCUS

“Detroit” is the brand name of a new family of integrated driveline components, including engines, gearboxes and axles, from Daimler Trucks North America.
May 2, 2012

Detroit stretches out.

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON examines an important strategic direction change at Detroit Diesel, notes the power...

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Tata tarts up
April 2, 2012

Tata tarts up

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON reveals the first details of the new Ultra range of Tata products,...

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American truck sales surge in 2011
March 2, 2012

American truck sales surge in 2011

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON looks at the US – its growing strength in the truck market,...

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Volkswagen’s trucking empire comes together
February 2, 2012

Volkswagen’s trucking empire comes together

In his monthly review of global news for South Africa’s truckers, FRANK BEETON updates us on Volkswagen’s emerging empire strategy (venturing some comments of...

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Volvo restructures
December 2, 2011

Volvo restructures

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON ponders over the Volvo Group’s new structure, updates the international van scene,...

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Volvo has regained the ‘World’s Most Powerful Truck’ title with its 551 kW FH16 750 model.
November 2, 2011

Volvo back on top (for now…)

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON takes the “world’s most powerful truck” story to its next level, examines...

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New van season in Europe
October 2, 2011

New van season in Europe

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON looks at the latest generation of European integral panelvans, discusses the first...

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Old Actros lives on
September 2, 2011

Old Actros lives on

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON reports that the current model Mercedes-Benz Actros will continue alongside its all-new...

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New Actros emerges (already)
August 2, 2011

New Actros emerges (already)

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON unpacks the new Mercedes-Benz Actros (yes, that’s still the name), takes the...

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West meets East
July 2, 2011

West meets East

In his latest global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON unpacks the latest regarding the Sitrak joint venture, advances another prediction regarding Mercedes’ Actros...

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