Features

Features

FOcus on transport and Logistics

Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.

Driving the fastest truck in the world!
July 20, 2017

Driving the fastest truck in the world!

FABIEN CALVET, from French magazine France Routes, had the exclusive privilege of taking control of the Iron Knight โ€“ which recently set two new...

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Old dog, new tricks
July 20, 2017

Old dog, new tricks

ANLERIE DE WET chats to Treveshan Chetty, owner of Autotec Vehicle Technology Solutions, to find out how vehicle owners can give their old vehicles...

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Not a small spill
July 20, 2017

Not a small spill

A hazchem spill can lead to very severe environmental damage, which can bankrupt a transport company. MARISKA MORRIS investigates ways to minimise harm if...

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Supporting cost efficiency
July 20, 2017

Supporting cost efficiency

What do you get when you combine an efficient vehicle, trained drivers and staff, and a portfolio of solutions for all things cost-related? MAN...

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Trucks now for sale on the FOCUS website
July 20, 2017

Trucks now for sale on the FOCUS website

FOCUS has partnered with Carfind.co.za in order to sell new and used trucks and trailers via the FOCUS website, and both teams are thrilled...

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Playing its part
June 20, 2017

Playing its part

ANLERIE DE WET looks at how parts manufacturers ensure their products are durable, of good quality and safe

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Todayโ€™s technology, tomorrowโ€™s engines
June 20, 2017

Todayโ€™s technology, tomorrowโ€™s engines

GAVIN MYERS delves into drivetrain technology predictions to uncover the power behind vehicles of the future

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Mediums getting along well
June 20, 2017

Mediums getting along well

The medium commercial vehicle (MCV) segment has held its own so far this year, returning growth numbers in the first quarter. FOCUS explores the...

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Let there be light!
June 18, 2017

Let there be light!

What difference does light make to a truck driver โ€“ if any? CHARLEEN CLARKE reports on an utterly fascinating research project that recently took...

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The hack truck
June 18, 2017

The hack truck

Reinhard Windbichler makes short work of branches, trunks and tree tops. His mission, says FLORIAN ENGEL from Austriaโ€™s leading commercial vehicle magazine, 1Truck, is...

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Smile, youโ€™re on camera
June 12, 2017

Smile, youโ€™re on camera

Spurred on by the need for drivers to prove their innocence in โ€œcrash-for-cashโ€ scams, dashcam video footage has become an internet phenomenon, showing (most...

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A first of its kind
June 12, 2017

A first of its kind

Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to launch its very first premium double-cab bakkie and the visitors at Nampo this year couldnโ€™t hide their excitement

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