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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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A (Super) ace up the one-tonne sleeve
You might have read last month’s feature by GAVIN MYERS about the fascinating world of the Japanese kei truck. Fittingly, around that time, Tata...
Tata talk at TruckX
Tata featured strongly at the recent TruckX Expo Conference and Awards. We spoke to Harneet Luther, executive director at Tata Automobile Corporation South Africa,...
Kormoran will meet your budget needs
With the industry focusing on both performance-driven and cost per kilometre (CPK)-orientated products, the Michelin Tyre Company South Africa has considered the needs of...
Botox and bling
GAVIN MYERS drives a van with a bit of added zest, as Volkswagen (VW) livens up its enduring Caddy.
Aftersales service is king!
Each original equipment manufacturer’s vehicles deliver some pros and cons … but, according to Sallie Buonadonna, from the Buonadonna Group, after-sales service is king...
Going the extra mile … no, really!
As any operator could testify, the transport industry is filled with many hardships and narrow profit margins … who you partner with could make...
Taking giant steps
A new, in-house bodyshop, shipping of the first batch of export units and preparation for an all-new range of vehicles has made up the...
How fuel efficient are your tyres?
Michelin Tyre Company SA conducted a fuel consumption test from June 30, 2014 to July 2, 2014 to prove that one’s fuel bill can...
Driving for cleaner air
Things are set to change within the transport industry with the focus shifting to lower emissions, better fuel economy and sub-Saharan Africa’s vehicle parc...
Lightweight wheels, heavyweight savings
With Alcoa sponsoring the upcoming Truck Test 2015, FOCUS recently had the opportunity to catch up with John Jewiss, MD of Alcoa South Africa,...
Ever impressive
Having received minor upgrades for the 2015 model year, Chevrolet’s Utility 1.4 Sport passes through DEON VAN DER WALT’s hands.