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Great expectations
Both the truck market and UD Trucks Southern Africa are full of surprises, as CHARLEEN CLARKE discovers …
Man with a plan
Fresh from the success of 2013, Craig Uren, chief operating officer of Isuzu Truck South Africa (ITSA), is approaching the new year with matter-of-fact...
From panel beater to truck hire expert
Salvatore Papale started Contract Truck Hire back in 1980. CLAIRE RENCKEN spends some time with him and talks about how the company became the...
The Triton enigma
The Mitsubishi Triton has recently been refreshed with the introduction of a new 2,5-litre diesel engine. It still has something to offer, discovers GAVIN...
Definitely DAF
With the support of its holding company, Babcock, the DAF brand is on a continual rise in the South African market. Things look to...
On to the next horizon
TATA has launched a flurry of new service initiatives, with new model introductions on the cards as well. It’s all about enhancing the experience...
Powerstar – the turnaround specialist
The turnaround of Powerstar South Africa has become quite a talking point in South African industry – and for good reason: it has increased...
Perfect partnership
Cross-border transport is challenging at the best of times. Add to this the fact that the cargo being transported is copper – and it...
Less is more … more technology!
The South African transport industry has been yearning for cleaner fuel as newer technology is available but not viable due to the diesel quality...
South Africa: Scania’s gateway to growth
Scania has a stated goal: the company wants to deliver 120 000 trucks a year by 2020. CHARLEEN CLARKE chats to Henrik Fagrenius, senior...
Parts, everywhere parts
MAN Truck & Bus South Africa has opened a new Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) in Johannesburg, a move that will allow the company to...
Tour the town
GAVIN MYERS places the Blue Oval’s latest addition to the people moving sphere under our spotlight