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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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Times they are a Chang(e)an
Teresita van Gaalen is aiming to make Changan the “Toyota” of her grandchildren’s era. JACO DE KLERK determines that this “wonder woman” may yet...
MAN of the moment
He’s one of the most admired – and widely liked – individuals within the South American transport industry. CHARLEEN CLARKE touches base with Roberto...
Captain of the bus industry
Mention Ray Karshagen’s name to anyone in the local bus industry and they’ll know exactly who you are talking about. FOCUS spent some time...
Engineered to succeed
From a technical background to management guru, JACO DE KLERK discovers the many facets of MAN’s Bruce Dickson.
A world of difference
Ford’s all-new Ranger is set to hit local showrooms any time now. It was designed to be a game changer, so GAVIN MYERS ventured...
Leading the charge
Mercedes-Benz is changing the way South Africa goes trucking. Kobus van Zyl, vice-president, commercial vehicles at Mercedes-Benz South Africa, is one of the reasons...
Staying power
One man; 10 positions; one company; 30 years – that’s the impressive history of Johan Richards’ tenure at UD, writes GAVIN MYERS.
Fanatical for Ford
Coming into Africa to head-up the local division of one of the world’s greatest brands can be a daunting task, but Jeff Nemeth is...
The aero-man
Cameron Dudley-Owen knows a thing or two about truck aerodynamics. After all, that’s all he’s been doing since 1986. GAVIN MYERS got to know...
King of cool
GAVIN MYERS followed the rainbow to Ireland and – while he didn’t discover those elusive pots of gold, leprechauns or four-leaf clovers – he...
Fleet management for the masses
Fleet management is an extremely sophisticated field, which should translate into long-term savings. So says Nicholas de Canha, managing director of Imperial Fleet Management...
Changing faces
One of the few commercial vehicle manufacturers to unveil a completely new vehicle at this year’s Johannesburg International Motor Show (JIMS), Powerstar is launching...
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