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Do accidents just happen?
April 1, 2013

Do accidents just happen?

ย Recent truck accidents โ€“ that one might imagine came straight out of a movie โ€“ are not acceptable in a professional industry, says VIC...

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A working relationship
April 1, 2013

A working relationship

MAN Truck & Bus South Africa and the Southern African Bus Operatorsโ€™ Association (SABOA) have a longstanding mutually beneficial relationship. JACO DE KLERK spoke...

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An end to funding woes?
April 1, 2013

An end to funding woes?

This yearโ€™s National Conference and Exhibition held by the Southern African Bus Operatorsโ€™ Association (SABOA), attracted a massive crowd of bus and coach enthusiasts...

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Mercedes-Benz buses back SABOA all the way
April 1, 2013

Mercedes-Benz buses back SABOA all the way

The Southern African Bus Operatorsโ€™ Association (SABOA) held its 2013 national conference and exhibition at the CSIR conference centre in Pretoria, on February 28....

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Running rings around tyre troubles
April 1, 2013

Running rings around tyre troubles

SABOA supports and sustains the interests of the public transport industry, contributing to an improved, safer transportation environment for all relevant parties โ€ฆ FOCUS...

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Ze fantastic ZF
April 1, 2013

Ze fantastic ZF

One of the worldโ€™s largest manufacturers of vehicle driveline components, ZF is taking its local business to new heights with impressive product and service...

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Marcopoloโ€™s Russian moves
April 1, 2013

Marcopoloโ€™s Russian moves

In recent months, we have devoted a substantial number of column centimetres to the global business expansion activities of Brazilian bus builder Marcopolo SA....

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Left-field challenger
April 1, 2013

Left-field challenger

Not really the traditional market for the panel van, South Africa is nonetheless seeing a slow and steady influx of these models. We assess...

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Eye of the โ€ฆ Griffin
March 22, 2013

Eye of the โ€ฆ Griffin

Scaniaโ€™s Top Team 2012/13 challenge delivered the best-of-the-best of the companyโ€™s southern African professional service teams in its riveting technical competition. JACO DE KLERK...

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You're mine, taxi!
March 4, 2013

Youโ€™re mine, taxi!

South Africans are accustomed to catching a taxi at the raise of a hand, but what if you could put the taxi in your...

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Rocks for Arocs!
March 2, 2013

Rocks for Arocs!

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON examines the third new member of Mercedes-Benz heavy-duty truck family, and is...

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Taking names and going places
March 1, 2013

Taking names and going places

For almost a year, Bogdans Bulk Transport has been using Iveco trucks in its fleet. We caught up with the powers-that-be to get their...

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