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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.
Lion on the loose
When European transport operators decide to invest in a new light commercial vehicle, they automatically consider a Peugeot. That’s a situation the company wants...
The all-new Hino 300
Air-conditioning will be standard for all trucks in the Hino 300 Series in the 2010 model year. This important upgrade in driver comfort comes...
MAN-sized moment
As we all know, MAN and Volkswagen recently got hitched. CHARLEEN CLARKE attends the birth of their first baby…
A company that delivers
Recently nominated for a FOCUS on Excellence Award for its Isuzu bakkie range, General Motors (GM) is a prominent player in the competitive light...
Geared for success
In global vehicle manufacturing terms, Hyundai Motor Company is a relatively young company, with the first vehicle rolling off the line in 1967. This...
A local legend
Since 1925, International trucks have been found on South African roads, carrying a variety of loads over the longest and toughest of distances. Today,...
Built tough
As the top-selling 1-t bakkie in South Africa since 1970, and the top-selling vehicle overall in 2008, the Toyota Hilux is more than just...
Number one in fuel
Engen, last year’s FOCUS on Excellence Winner for Best Supplier of Fuel, has once again been nominated for this prestigious award. FOCUS finds out...
A holistic approach
FOCUS on Excellence finalist, Castrol, hopes to expand its local operations by focusing specifically on the road transport sector. FOCUS finds out how it...
Eliminating the element of surprise
An independent, privately owned company, Tyres 2000 has nevertheless made its mark on the local commercial transport industry. How? It has achieved the almost-impossible:...
Smart operations
When transport operators are looking to buy a truck, there are a number of things they need to consider: suitability and reliability of the...
The ins and outs of dangerous goods
For those who are new to the transportation and handling of dangerous goods (DG), the rules and regulations surrounding these activities can be confusing....
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