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October 23, 2012

Freightliner invades Mexico

Mexico is a country associated with tequila, the sombrero, the taco and the burrito. But now there’s an equally common sighting in the country:...

October 23, 2012

Actros is a winner!

The new Mercedes-Benz Actros isn’t just efficient, green and technologically advanced; it’s a real head turner too. This has been confirmed with the news...

October 23, 2012

Are drivers killing machines?

Transport deputy director-general, James Mlawu put his firm beliefs bluntly as he spoke at a road safety conference in Boksburg on Tuesday (October 23)....

October 23, 2012

Weather causes transport havoc

Floods have ravaged roads in the Eastern Cape and a colossal hailstorm has caused severe damage to vehicles in the east of Johannesburg, following...

October 23, 2012

Transport through the times …

In the first of a regular FOCUS series exploring the fascinating history of transport, we’re kicking off with the charabanc.

October 17, 2012

Major bus revolution about to start

It’s taken four years and R300 million, but Europe now has a blueprint for the bus system of the future – and celebrated with...

October 17, 2012

Daimler’s North Carolina milestone

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has produced its 500 000th Freightliner truck at its Mount Holly plant in North Carolina. The milestone vehicle, a medium-duty...

October 17, 2012

Fiat Professional bags prestigious eco award

Fiat Professional was named LCV Manufacturer of the Year in the 14th annual GreenFleet Awards held in London last week.

October 17, 2012

Trailer expansions on track

The development of Paramount Trailers’ new manufacturing plant is right on schedule. The company is extremely pleased with the progress that has been made...

October 17, 2012

Truck racing, yee-ha!

The final meeting of the 2012 Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) European Truck Racing Championship held in October saw Renault Trucks and MKR Technology...