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Richards started his career with UD Trucks South Africa as a mere contract worker in 1982.
December 1, 2011

Staying power

One man; 10 positions; one company; 30 years โ€“ thatโ€™s the impressive history of Johan Richardsโ€™ tenure at UD, writes GAVIN MYERS.

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ford
December 1, 2011

Fanatical for Ford

Coming into Africa to head-up the local division of one of the worldโ€™s greatest brands can be a daunting task, but Jeff Nemeth is...

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aerotruck
December 1, 2011

The aero-man

Cameron Dudley-Owen knows a thing or two about truck aerodynamics. After all, thatโ€™s all heโ€™s been doing since 1986. GAVIN MYERS got to know...

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Brazilian market rocks!
December 1, 2011

Brazilian market rocks!

Feeling a tad glum? Then pack your bags and head for Brazil. Itโ€™s one of the fastest growing truck and bus markets in the...

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This innovative multi-temperature double-deck trailer won Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland Thermo Kingโ€™s โ€œEnergy Efficiency Leader Awardโ€.
December 1, 2011

King of cool

GAVIN MYERS followed the rainbow to Ireland and โ€“ while he didnโ€™t discover those elusive pots of gold, leprechauns or four-leaf clovers โ€“ he...

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Go with the flow
December 1, 2011

Go with the flow

Despite increasing pressures, the task of fuel distribution in South Africa is a challenge being met head-on by various key role players. GAVIN MYERS...

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A world of difference
December 1, 2011

A world of difference

Fordโ€™s all-new Ranger is set to hit local showrooms any time now. It was designed to be a game changer, so GAVIN MYERS ventured...

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Used, but not useless
December 1, 2011

Used, but not useless

This is a hazchem feature, yes, but not in the sense that you would expect. GAVIN MYERS takes you for a slightly different ride,...

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Look mom, no hands
December 1, 2011

Look mom, no hands

The human condition is responsible for 90% (according to tech liberals) of accidents on our roads. So why not take the driver out of...

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Volvo has regained the โ€˜Worldโ€™s Most Powerful Truckโ€™ title with its 551 kW FH16 750 model.
November 2, 2011

Volvo back on top (for nowโ€ฆ)

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON takes the โ€œworldโ€™s most powerful truckโ€ story to its next level, examines...

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November 1, 2011

Itโ€™s official: Hino cares!

One of the enduring themes at this yearโ€™s Johannesburg International Motor Show was that of after-sales service, with truck manufacturers realising that this is...

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Truck market shows growth!
November 1, 2011

Truck market shows growth!

While business confidence remains a concern, the truck market is growing. So says FRANK BEETON in his review of the third quarter of 2011...

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