Marketplace

Marketplace

FOcus on transport and Logistics

The articles, features, profiles and launches that deal exclusively with the local transport market place can be
found here.

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...

Read more
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...

Read more
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€...

Read more
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...

Read more
Solidarity rocks
October 1, 2010

Solidarity rocks

Cathedral Peak in the Drakensberg is a World Heritage site and while its natural splendour draws awestruck sighs from thousands of visitors every year,...

Read more
Volvoโ€™s vote of confidence
October 1, 2010

Volvoโ€™s vote of confidence

Previous winner of the FOCUS on Excellence Award for Best Touring Coach, Volvo Southern Africaโ€™s 2010 nominations, in no fewer than four FOCUS on...

Read more
Main MANne
October 1, 2010

Main MANne

As one of South Africaโ€™s leading manufacturers year after year and a highly deserving finalist in seven FOCUS on Excellence categories โ€“ an awards...

Read more
The problem solvers
October 1, 2010

Problem solvers

For the fourth year running, Max T Solutions has been nominated as a finalist for Best Supplier of Tyre Services. FOCUS visits the Isando...

Read more
Michelin gets โ€œFocus on Excellenceโ€ nod
October 1, 2010

Michelin gets Focus on Excellence nod

The Michelin Tyre Company South Africa has been nominated for a Focus on Excellence Award, sponsored by Wesbank, in the Best Tyre category for...

Read more
Perfecting the mobility pipeline
October 1, 2010

Perfecting the mobility pipeline

Engen Petroleum Limited is a leading force in the supply of diesel and lubricants to South Africaโ€™s highly competitive commercial road transport sector and,...

Read more
Bakkie with bains
October 1, 2010

Bakkie with bains

The all new Volkswagen Amarok has enjoyed its official launch. But is it tough enough to take on the wild, blue South African yonder?...

Read more
UD Trucks: The challenges ahead
October 1, 2010

UD Trucks: challenges ahead

It takes more than a corporate name change to maintain a dominant role in the sub-Saharan truck market. UD Trucks Southern Africa, formerly Nissan...

Read more