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Rugged charm
March 1, 2013

Rugged charm

Remember the Nissan Navara Tough City TV ads from a couple of years ago? โ€œKeeping it ruggedโ€ was a central theme โ€“ the Navara...

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Evading the lynch mob
March 1, 2013

Evading the lynch mob

Itโ€™s been the countryโ€™s best-selling bakkie โ€“ and one of its best-selling vehicles โ€“ for over 40 years, consistently. GAVIN MYERS sets out in...

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Developing diligent drivers
March 1, 2013

Developing diligent drivers

From drivers of minibuses to those of coaches, the bus industry has a number of exciting opportunities for new and experienced drivers alike. Learning...

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Marcopolo Moves into North America
March 1, 2013

Marcopolo Moves into North America

The aquision of a substantial stake in a Canadian company gives this bus manufacturer access to exciting new markets. FRANK BEETON reports. ย 

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Shell Lubricants: still the global leader
February 22, 2013

Shell Lubricants: still the global leader

Shell maintained its global leadership position as the worldโ€™s oil of choice in 2011. It also led the branded lubricants category for this period...

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SA's deadly cocktail
February 4, 2013

SAโ€™s deadly cocktail

We know the dangers associated with drinking and driving, but there is an even more dangerous cocktail that South African motorists need to wake...

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Cummins-powered Internationals are a go
February 2, 2013

Cummins-powered Internationals are a go

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON updates the Stateside engine supply situation at Navistar International, reports on a...

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Hooah!
February 1, 2013

Hooah!

If you think the armed forces are all about burly men with big guns โ€“ well, they have some pretty impressive vehicles at their...

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Ad-ing Blue to green
February 1, 2013

Ad-ing Blue to green

With Euro-6 vehicles soon to be mandatory in Europe, and a handful making their way here for forward-thinking operators, CLAIRE RENCKEN looks at why...

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All aboard the FleetBoard express
February 1, 2013

All aboard the FleetBoard express

Mercedes-Benz South Africa and Cargo Carriers have reached a milestone in terms of both their relationship and FleetBoardโ€™s presence in the country, with the...

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TATA takes it to the track
February 1, 2013

TATA takes it to the track

Truck drag racing, skidpan aquaplaning, a gruelling 4ร—4 course and some super cars โ€ฆ JACO DE KLERK attended TATAโ€™s fun-filled day of test driving...

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Workhorses that work
February 1, 2013

Workhorses that work

Alan McAslan, MD of RB & Son Transport KZN, didnโ€™t hesitate to look to Scaniaโ€™s stable when the need arose for the company to...

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