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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
found here.

A nice surprise
June 1, 2013

A nice surprise

Chinese vehicles amaze in one of two ways. Either the vehicle is disastrous, or, as GAVIN MYERS discovers with the Foton Tunland, it’s a...

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It’s all about aluminium
May 1, 2013

It’s all about aluminium

Hulamin has carved out a niche in the global aluminium rolled products market – but offers so much more. FOCUS discovers what contribution the...

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Find your way
May 1, 2013

Find your way

Traffic congestion takes its toll on commuters and the environment in equal measures. GAVIN MYERS spoke to a local entrepreneur who wants to change...

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Stacked with opportunities
May 1, 2013

Stacked with opportunities

Constant innovation and a “never say die” attitude is exactly what’s needed if you want to make it in the transport industry. JACO DE...

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In Transit
May 1, 2013

In Transit

Johannesburg is known for its daily fast-paced rat race, but GAVIN MYERS had never experienced a mad dash like this through his home town...

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Diesel dexterity
May 1, 2013

Diesel dexterity

The Nissan NP200 seemed a bit lacking when we tested it in 1,6 8V petrol form last year. But, that’s not the case at...

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Eight-speed wonder
May 1, 2013

Eight-speed wonder

Volkswagen’s Amarok has recently benefited from the addition of an eight-speed automatic transmission, GAVIN MYERS takes it for a spin to see how it...

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Much to celebrate at Iveco
April 22, 2013

Much to celebrate at Iveco

With local dealers excelling and international initiatives taking centre stage, Iveco is tackling 2013 by the horns.  

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Left-field challenger
April 1, 2013

Left-field challenger

Not really the traditional market for the panel van, South Africa is nonetheless seeing a slow and steady influx of these models. We assess...

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Eye of the … Griffin
March 22, 2013

Eye of the … Griffin

Scania’s Top Team 2012/13 challenge delivered the best-of-the-best of the company’s southern African professional service teams in its riveting technical competition. JACO DE KLERK...

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Damage gets the X
March 1, 2013

Damage gets the X

Michelin’s X Works, the all-terrain truck tyre that is robust on site and long lasting on road, now offers you an exclusive guarantee against...

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Rugged charm
March 1, 2013

Rugged charm

Remember the Nissan Navara Tough City TV ads from a couple of years ago? “Keeping it rugged” was a central theme – the Navara...

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