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The African logistics opportunity
November 4, 2012

The African logistics opportunity

Is Africa still the โ€œDark Continentโ€? Or is it the one on which to keep a watchful eye? BLAIR BURMEISTER looks at the good,...

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Fire them all!
November 4, 2012

Fire them all!

I believe in democracy โ€“ that everybody has equal rights, the freedom to express their displeasure and to live a good life. But when...

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Volvo pioneers independence
November 2, 2012

Volvo pioneers independence

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON details the technical side of Volvoโ€™s new FH flagship (wondering why its...

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Circle of trust
November 1, 2012

Circle of trust

MANโ€™s IAA stand was shaped like a circle. Standing in the hospitality area above the cacophony of metal on display, it reminded CHARLEEN CLARKE...

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Celebrating 60 wonderful years!
November 1, 2012

Celebrating 60 wonderful years!

Jost celebrated its 60th anniversary at the IAA โ€“ with a feast of product innovations and visits from existing and potential customers from across...

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As cool as it gets
November 1, 2012

As cool as it gets

The IAA International Motor Show is done and dusted, but the vehicles and products it showcased are still the talk of the town. FOCUS...

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Daimlerโ€™s Aerodynamics Truck and Trailer initiative drastically reduces drag and fuel consumption.
November 1, 2012

Daimler rocks IAA!

The Daimler stand has always dominated the IAA in terms of size and technological innovations โ€“ but this year, as CHARLEEN CLARKE discovered, it...

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Master cylinder!
November 1, 2012

Master cylinder!

HS Penta launched an innovative new cylinder at the IAA. CHARLEEN CLARKE caught up with Ivan Giorgi, the companyโ€™s sales director, as he jetted...

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Feast of innovations
November 1, 2012

Feast of innovations

Food on the one hand, and trailers, axles and suspensions on the other, donโ€™t normally go together. But as Andre Cilliers, managing director of...

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Ivecoโ€™s packed press conference.
November 1, 2012

Irresistible Iveco

Iveco presented some novelties at the IAA in Hanover in September. The new Stralis Hi-Way made its dรฉbut, and the new Trakker, with an...

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Wabco brakes new ground
November 1, 2012

Wabco brakes new ground

Safety and efficiency. Those are the two items on Wabcoโ€™s wish list. Thatโ€™s according to Jacques Esculier, chairman and CEO of Wabco, who addressed...

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Part and parcel of the future
November 1, 2012

Part and parcel of the future

The IAA is undoubtedly the biggest bi-annual event on the transport industryโ€™s calendar, showcasing the latest and greatest the trade has to offer. Cummins...

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