Features

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

August 1, 2010

No stopping the beat

Sustainability – of our earth, our economy and the fast-paced beat we achieved during the World Cup – was a key theme at this...

July 1, 2010

Nampo rocks Free State

Nampo’s annual Harvest Day continues to attract farmers in their droves from across the length and breadth of South Africa. FOCUS travelled to the...

July 1, 2010

Fabulous 40!

As a young boy I remember growing up near Bothaville. The fancy farmer living next door bought one of the very first Hilux 4x4s...

July 1, 2010

Scania and Unifreight Transport strike gold

For the second consecutive year, Scania exhibited at the Nampo Agricultural Expo held in Bothaville from May 14 to 24. To add to the...

July 1, 2010

Still legendary

When it comes to the name Ranger, “ Built Ford Tough” immediately springs to mind – not to mention expectations of a great driving...

July 1, 2010

Guesswork gone

As a business tool, a commercial vehicle is an unpredictable asset, exposed to all manner of risk as it executes its daily duties out...

July 1, 2010

Voyage to the bottom of the sea (well almost…)

Our intrepid international correspondent, SHAUN CONNORS, braves life, limb and an irradiated brain to test-drive a Supacat lifeboat.

July 1, 2010

Mercedes-Benz on a winning streak

Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles is the envy of many local truck and bus manufacturers… and for good reason. Whether the market in its totality rises...

July 1, 2010

Striking a blow

The strike by members of the SA Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (Satawu) and the United Transport and Allied Trade Union (Utatu) brought some...

June 1, 2010

Mediums on a march

Despite a threat to its market share position from the extra-heavy segment, the medium commercial vehicle (MCV) sector has stood its ground. FRANK BEETON...