Features
Features
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.
Atego and Axor aces
Mercedes-Benz recently freshened up its Atego and Axor models. GAVIN MYERS finds out that, in true Mercedes tradition, they pack some serious kit
Parts, praise and promise
The second Automechanika South Africa trade fair for the automotive aftermarket industry showed a high quality, enthusiastic turnout from the industry, and brought with...
LCVs: what pick-up? Which van?
Selecting the right vehicle for the right application at the right price starts with an entrepreneur looking around to see who drives what before...
Two surveys call for action
Two surveys released last month show serious shortcomings in the South African freight logistics setup, with both claiming that South Africa not only lacks...
Road-friendly vehicles and improved performance
CSIR research has shown that road wear and costs associated with heavy vehicles can be reduced, while increasing safety and productivity, and lowering vehicle...
Down to earth
UDO RYPSTRA expects that this year’s Nampo Harvest Day will again provide an insight into just how much farmers have come to rely on...
Pay the price
Better fuel, better vehicles, but who will pay for what? Government’s decision to increase fuel standards by 2013 will facilitate the introduction of more fuel...
Golfing for greatness
It was a day on the golf course courtesy of Charmont Media, but all for a good cause. The transport and automotive industry turned...
The banks are back – with caution
Vehicle financing criteria for cars and light commercial vehicles appear to be more relaxed again, but credit applications for heavier commercial vehicles will still...
Continental on the offensive!
Imagine a range of truck tyres that offers higher mileage, lower fuel consumption, reduced rolling resistance, improved retreadability and a considerable increase in safety....
Is this really the golden year?
Africa is seen as one of the top three most important emerging markets in the global transport and logistics industry for 2011, according to...
Crossing troubled water
South Africa is no stranger to the havoc heavy rain can cause. Every year there is a continual “flood” of incidents – mostly infrastructure...
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