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The new regulator on the block
September 1, 2012

The new regulator on the block

The bus and coach industry is slowly recovering from the slump it experienced after the 2010 FIFA World Cup. JACO DE KLERK wonders if...

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Rustenburg routed for success
September 1, 2012

Rustenburg routed for success

South Africaโ€™s public transport infrastructure is moving in a global direction, with the introduction of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems in cities around the...

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Citaro a success in Singapore
September 1, 2012

Citaro a success in Singapore

โ€ฆ and is the British bus manufacturing industry bouncing back? FRANK BEETON comments on developments in the global bus sector

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Family favourites branch out
September 1, 2012

Family favourites branch out

Solid family values from generations gone by back these two heavyweights of the half-tonne bakkie world. Or is that what they want us to...

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Crafty business
September 1, 2012

Crafty business

This month, Vic Oliver goes a little smaller than usual, road-testing the Volkswagen Crafter 2.0 TDI 80 kW High Roof Panel Van.

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August 4, 2012

Come #KuierandDop @FOCUSmagSA

If you thought the above headline suffered from some serious sub-editing malfunction, read on. This is the new age. Come and join us!

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Navistar rumblings โ€ฆ
August 2, 2012

Navistar rumblings โ€ฆ

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON reports on extensive media speculation regarding the future of Navistar International, details...

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August 1, 2012

Success!

Truck Test 2012 is done and dusted โ€“ and I am delighted to report that it has been a massive success!

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Itโ€™s all about trust
August 1, 2012

Itโ€™s all about trust

Mercedes-Benz South Africa recently held a spectacular trucking event in Parys in the Free State โ€“ at the townโ€™s airfield, of all places. GAVIN...

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The real McCoy
August 1, 2012

The real McCoy

UD Trucks Southern Africa aims to continue offering operators one of the lowest lifecycle-cost ownership experiences in the industry. JACO DE KLERK takes a...

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hcv_1
August 1, 2012

No heavy going for heavies

Commercial vehicles are the life force of our country, enabling the transport of both people and goods within, and across, our borders. JACO DE...

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Hail the humble disc
August 1, 2012

Hail the humble disc

The disc brake is a bit like a toaster; necessary, but not exactly something you love or value. Some even regard it as a...

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