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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.

FX is for Xtra-special family
November 1, 2010

FX is for Xtra-special family

Isuzu has recently launched its new FX-Series, a powerful and aggressive vehicle that completes Isuzuโ€™s line-up.

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MAN on a mission
November 1, 2010

MAN on a mission

Having established three ranges of trucks for sub-Saharan Africaโ€™s construction, mining and long distance haulage needs โ€“ and a fourth one to come โ€“...

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French Revolution
November 1, 2010

French Revolution

Some powerful new models are stepping out of the Renault stable, French designed but evidently built for Africa.

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What Voith says, it does
November 1, 2010

What Voith says, it does

One company at the IAA had a presence that extended well beyond its own stand. Voithโ€™s truck and bus drive systems were evident in...

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En garde!
November 1, 2010

En garde!

โ€œOne for all and all for one!โ€ There is a triumvirate of businesses in South Africa who have formed a highly successful collaboration, making...

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Chevโ€™s new beaut ute
November 1, 2010

Chevโ€™s new beaut ute

South Africans love a tough little bakkie and our local half-ton LCV market is as hotly contested as the heavy-duty truck sector. Released in...

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Max T Solutions is born!
November 1, 2010

Max T Solutions is born!

Maxiprest Tyres and Quality Tyres have joined forces to form Max T Solutions. Combining 50 years of knowledge and expertise, Max T Solutions provides...

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Itโ€™s time for an Ecolution!
November 1, 2010

Itโ€™s time for an Ecolution!

Scaniaโ€™s stand at the IAA was a hive of activity, with a huge array of innovative offerings on display โ€“ from โ€œEcolution by Scaniaโ€...

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November 1, 2010

Unitrans and Orchid cultivate driver efficiency

Historically, keeping close tabs on driver behaviour while they were out on the road was a somewhat imperfect science. Fortunately, todayโ€™s leading truck fleets...

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Bosch goes big
November 1, 2010

Bosch goes big

Bosch Car Multimedia Professional Systems, represented in South Africa by Fixtrade, had as strong a presence as ever at the IAA. We caught up...

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Surprise: US firm takes over ABI's fleet maintenance
November 1, 2010

Surprise: US firm takes over ABI’s fleet maintenance

In a surprise move that has raised eyebrows in some local quarters, Associated Beverage Industries (ABI), the subsidiary of South African Breweries Ltd, SAโ€™s...

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WABCO delights with more innovations
November 1, 2010

WABCO delights with more innovations

At the IAA, Wabco showcased safety and fuel saving systems which South Africans will probably see in new trucks, buses and trailers in the...

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