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FOcus on transport and Logistics

The articles, features, profiles and launches that deal exclusively with the local transport market place can be
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A power upgrade
December 1, 2013

A power upgrade

Now three years old, Volkswagen has endowed the Amarok range with its second engine upgrade. GAVIN MYERS ventures out in the new TDI

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Over 100 Powerstar HCVs for Aqua
November 1, 2013

Over 100 Powerstar HCVs for Aqua

Powerstar has enjoyed a growing presence in the South African market in recent years. THINUS VAN ROOYEN reports on its product handover to Aqua...

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A great new gateway
November 1, 2013

A great new gateway

Time is of the essence for all logistics activities, especially when it comes to airfreight … And no one knows this better than DHL,...

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XTending the appeal
November 1, 2013

XTending the appeal

Tata has launched the new Xenon XT with the aim of broadening its appeal among the bakkie-buying fraternity. GAVIN MYERS drove it at launch.

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Too much of not enough
November 1, 2013

Too much of not enough

In 2011 we asked if the GWM Steed 5 was the true dawn of the Chinese era. We had a few concerns, but it...

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Power partnership
October 1, 2013

Power partnership

Sometimes the mention of a name immediately evokes thoughts of power and heft. When you bring two such names together, you know the result...

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Boxe(r)s full of nuts and bolts
October 1, 2013

Boxe(r)s full of nuts and bolts

Peugeot is pushing the growth of its commercial vehicle range with all the noise and energy of a toolbox full of nuts and bolts....

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Rise of the Trakker
October 1, 2013

Rise of the Trakker

Tough as nails and as strong as a span of oxen, the Iveco Trakker is known as one of the heavy-duty hauliers of choice...

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Construction phase of the new MTSC in Polokwane.
October 1, 2013

Michelin is set to launch its second one-stop truck service centre

Michelin Tyre Company South Africa is once again demonstrating the innovative thinking that makes Michelin a world leader in tyre technology with the launch...

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Smooth going
October 1, 2013

Smooth going

The household name in truck aerodynamics has a new home, and with it some interesting innovations. FOCUS visits Aero Truck’s new premises.

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MAN set to strut its stuff at JIMS
October 1, 2013

MAN set to strut its stuff at JIMS

The Johannesburg International Motor Show (JIMS) is just around the corner, and MAN Truck & Bus has promised to pull out all the stops...

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Good, but good enough?
October 1, 2013

Good, but good enough?

Competition in the local light van arena is hotting up! Nissan has just launched its competitor – the NV200. Is it worthy of the...

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