Category:Vic’s View

One giant leap
April 1, 2015

One giant leap

VIC OLIVER gives us his driving impression of the new Tata Prima.

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Twelve tanked-up tips
March 1, 2015

Twelve tanked-up tips

Even with the fuel prices trending downwards, there is still more that vehicle owners can do to reduce fuel consumption and increase their profit...

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South African drivers need a new attitude
February 1, 2015

South African drivers need a new attitude

Poor driver attitude and a disregard for the rules of the road were the major causes of the unacceptable road deaths during the festive...

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Will the market flatten out?
January 1, 2015

Will the market flatten out?

Sales in 2014 exceeded expectations. What will 2015 have in store? Here’s our truck and bus sales forecast.

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Properly jacked up
October 1, 2014

Properly jacked up

Changing a wheel on a fully loaded trailer is not easy at the best of times. However, an innovative solution is now available.

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Our tests need to be tougher
September 1, 2014

Our tests need to be tougher

Is the minimum size of the truck tractor and semi-trailer, required and used to obtain a code EC driving licence, contributing to our high...

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How to buy used
August 1, 2014

How to buy used

As FOCUS detailed last month, escalating new truck prices over the last few years have made the purchase of used trucks a more attractive...

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The automated choice
July 1, 2014

The automated choice

Many truck manufacturers in South Africa are now fitting automated manual transmissions (AMTs) as standard equipment in their vehicles. But are they the correct...

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Don't get iced out
June 1, 2014

Don’t get iced out

“Mr Frosty” is coming to town and vehicle owners need to be prepared. Here are some important problem areas that should be taken into...

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The intricacies of Truck Test 2014
May 1, 2014

The intricacies of Truck Test 2014

Tough healthy competition, between the truck manufacturers that entered Truck Test 2014, was evident right from the start of this year’s test. With current...

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