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FOcus on transport and Logistics
November 1, 2011

What a show!

The 2011 Johannesburg International Motor Show upheld its reputation as a world-class display of the latest commercial vehicles and buses, writes VIC OLIVER.

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New Actros: utterly awesome!
November 1, 2011

New Actros: utterly awesome!

Itโ€™s October โ€“ which, in Munich, means Oktoberfest time (although serious doppers should note that this event actually kicks off in September). CHARLEEN CLARKE...

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From left: Naveen Sook, FleetBoard South Africa aftersales manager; Fast โ€˜n Fresh drivers Pieter Adriaanse and Basil Bailey; and driver trainer Dennis Jolliffe.
November 1, 2011

Nothing less than the best

It came down to 25 drivers from 13 countries. Who would take honours? GAVIN MYERS looks at Imperial Logisticsโ€™ Pieter Adriaanse and Basil Baileyโ€™s...

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The authorโ€™s photograph of a preserved Johannesburg BUT trolleybus in the James Hall Museum of Transport at Wemmer Pan.
November 1, 2011

The time of the trolleybus

FRANK BEETON looks back in time to the era of the trolleybus โ€ฆ

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November 1, 2011

Commercials strut their stuff

The Johannesburg International Motor Show (JIMS) was a hive of activity and the Bus and Truck Show, running concurrently, was no exception. FOCUS trawled...

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Dawn of a new era
November 1, 2011

Dawn of a new era

Quality. Reliability. Passion. Commitment. Perfection. A steadfast set of values. But make way forโ€ฆ Innovation. JACO DE KLERK takes a look at GRWโ€™s new...

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A first class idea
November 1, 2011

A first class idea

Every now and then, something new and different comes along that makes everyone sit up and take notice. Irizar had that โ€œsomethingโ€ at the...

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Changing faces
November 1, 2011

Changing faces

One of the few commercial vehicle manufacturers to unveil a completely new vehicle at this yearโ€™s Johannesburg International Motor Show (JIMS), Powerstar is launching...

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The Jamaica Urban Transit Company has placed an order for 230 VDL Mistrals.
November 1, 2011

VDL conquers Jamaica

GAVIN MYERS and FRANK BEETON report on important bus news from overseas.

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โ€˜Efficientโ€™ is the name
November 1, 2011

โ€˜Efficientโ€™ is the name

MAN Truck & Bus didnโ€™t disappoint at this yearโ€™s Johannesburg International Motor Show (JIMS), with its massive and varied display area, all tied together...

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LP 713: Indian stunner?
November 1, 2011

LP 713: Indian stunner?

Tata aims to capture a significant proportion of the commuter bus market with its LP 713 Marcopolo bus. But does it make the grade?...

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The Tommy Gate and Maxilift, together or in isolation, bring increased productivity.
November 1, 2011

Lifting the game

Cape-based PAHLTECH and CTS Trailers are set to bring new thinking to the light commercial vehicle market.

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