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The Jimmijagga limotaxi
May 1, 2012

The Jimmijagga limotaxi

As we approach the Randburg taxi rank, I get to see first-hand just how brilliant the Jimmijagga limotaxi is at getting people to change...

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Banding together to build a better bus industry
May 1, 2012

Banding together to build a better bus industry

Operators, manufacturers, consumers and government came together to discuss various issues pertaining to the bus industry. DANIELLE DU TOIT continues her report back of...

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Global bus sales tell a story
May 1, 2012

Global bus sales tell a story

With all the economic uncertainty in the world, FRANK BEETON felt it was an opportune time to take a look at whatโ€™s been happening...

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The MAN Lionโ€™s City G articulated bus can carry as many as a hundred people.
May 1, 2012

New buses for Bavarian transport hub

MAN Truck & Bus Deutschland and AeroGround Flughafen Mรผnchen GmbH have signed a framework agreement for the delivery of 46 regular-service buses that will...

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Renault trades up
May 1, 2012

Renault trades up

The Renault Trafic Panel Van 1.9 dCi is an important vehicle for the French manufacturer, which is intent on making a significant splash into...

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A high-strength lightweight in your corner
May 1, 2012

A high-strength lightweight in your corner

As an art and a science, vehicle and trailer manufacture calls for easy-to-form materials that will result in a durable, high-strength end product. Add...

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Tata tarts up
April 2, 2012

Tata tarts up

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON reveals the first details of the new Ultra range of Tata products,...

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Milling about in the most high-tech way
April 1, 2012

Milling about in the most high-tech way

Farming is one of the oldest professions, but the development of agricultural machinery has made the job title of โ€œfarmerโ€ a rarity. JACO DE...

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All systems go for controversial tolls?
April 1, 2012

All systems go for controversial tolls?

When itโ€™s frowns and fists rather than vuvuzelas and brightly-painted faces that are uniting us, you have to wonder how the controversial e-tolling system...

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Taking charge of oneโ€™s fleet
April 1, 2012

Taking charge of oneโ€™s fleet

Stopping a high-speed truck thousands of kilometres away may sound like something out of a sci-fi movie โ€“ but technological advances enable fleet managers...

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The โ€˜applyโ€™ chain
April 1, 2012

The โ€˜applyโ€™ chain

People would be miserable and economies would suffer if it were not for the modern-day supply chain. DANIELLE DU TOIT looks at international trends...

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April 1, 2012

A reason to be proud

South African transport operators have every reason to be proud. Thatโ€™s according to Dr Martin Zimmermann, CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa โ€ฆ

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