Category:Truck Test

The new 300 is handsome and fits in with its bigger 500 and 700 brothers perfectly.
April 1, 2012

Exclusive! 300 Series on test!

After 40 years of successfully supplying transport operators with highly reliable and durable trucks and buses, Hino has launched an exciting new range of...

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A pleasure for driver and passenger
October 1, 2011

A pleasure for driver and passenger

VIC OLIVER gets behind the wheel of the Volvo FH 440 6×4 truck tractor and comes away impressed.

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Robust workhorse that drivers love
August 1, 2011

Robust workhorse that drivers love

This month Vic Oliver road tests the Hyundai Mighty HD 72 dropsider.

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Global leader charms local users
July 1, 2011

Global leader charms local users

This month VIC OLIVER road tests the FAW 16.240 FL freight carrier 8 ton 4×2 model.

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Build and design quality shines through
June 1, 2011

Build and design quality shines through

This month Vic Oliver tests the Foton model BJ1051, a 6 920 kg GVM freight carrier fitted with a factory manufactured dropside body.

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Lucky number seven (hundred)
May 1, 2011

Lucky number seven (hundred)

This month Vic Oliver tests the new Hino 700 2841 TT SSC 3.9 truck tractor fitted with the ZF Astronic 16-speed automated manual transmission.

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Heavenly Constellation
April 1, 2011

Heavenly Constellation

This month VIC OLIVER road tests the Volkswagen Constellation 15.180 freight carrier chassis fitted with a 7.3 metre van body.

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A sense of perspective
March 1, 2011

A sense of perspective

This month VIC OLIVER tests the Tata LPT 1518 EX 2 eight ton freight carrier chassis.

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Wind deflectors: do they really work?
December 1, 2010

Wind deflectors: do they really work?

Do wind deflectors that are fitted to trucks and trailers actually save fuel? Or are they simply marketing gimmicks? VIC OLIVER puts a Mercedes-Benz...

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Mighty MAN!
November 1, 2010

Mighty MAN!

MAN Truck and Bus South Africa has just launched a new range of premium extra-heavy duty truck tractors. The new MAN TGS WW range...

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