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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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Get the job done
June 1, 2013

Get the job done

Itโ€™s bold, hardy and honest โ€“ and left GAVIN MYERS with an appreciation for the simpler things in life.

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Itโ€™s all about aluminium
May 1, 2013

Itโ€™s all about aluminium

Hulamin has carved out a niche in the global aluminium rolled products market โ€“ 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 โ€œnever say dieโ€ attitude is exactly whatโ€™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, thatโ€™s not the case at...

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Eight-speed wonder
May 1, 2013

Eight-speed wonder

Volkswagenโ€™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 โ€ฆ Griffin
March 22, 2013

Eye of the โ€ฆ Griffin

Scaniaโ€™s Top Team 2012/13 challenge delivered the best-of-the-best of the companyโ€™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

Michelinโ€™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? โ€œKeeping it ruggedโ€ was a central theme โ€“ the Navara...

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