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FOcus on transport and Logistics
Clearing the traffic jam
Road traffic is the bane of modern existence. Whilst road transport has, no doubt, improved our mobility and been a decisive factor in world...
Gas-powered buses are we ready?
The Industrial Development Corporation used the annual convention of the South African Bus Operators Association (Saboa) to launch an ambitious project to create jobs...
Long road to road safety
Road safety is a persistent issue, especially when it comes to the developing world. The meeting of the SADC Working Group on Road Safety...
New GRW tanker sets tongues wagging
GRW Engineering has staked its well-earned reputation as SAโs top tanker manufacturer on an innovative single, flexible and interchangeable tanker design. UDO RYPSTRA attended...
Moving people and goods the Yankee way
The United States relies heavily on its land-based transport for the movement of people and goods โ but, being the worldโs biggest polluter, is...
Enter the AARTO nightmare โฆ
Judging by what prospective clients are saying to us during meetings, the implementation of AARTO is going to be a nightmare for companies.
A new Canter is born
In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON details the latest version of Daimlerโs best-selling truck worldwide, describes the latest...
Calm amidst the storm
The earthquake and tsunami in Japan has struck a blow into the heart of the commercial vehicle industry the world over. However, on a...
Sustaining growth
The broad based nature of the market strength was noteworthy, and the revival of bus sales activity has surprised those observers who had anticipated...
The way to go: auto or manual transmission?
With more truck manufacturers fitting automated manual transmissions into their vehicles, todayโs potential buyers are able to select manual transmission, automated manual transmission, or...
Japanโs disaster spells trouble for South Africa
All Japanese vehicle manufacturers selling into South Africa have been affected by that countryโs recent earthquake and tsunami disaster. If the latest assessments of...
Global player set to supply low cost trucks
With trucks based on sound no-nonsense performance principles, and specifically designed not to rely on overcomplicated gizmos, Powerstar is shaping itself to fit the...
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