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Dutch courage
February 1, 2011

Dutch courage

No, the headline of this article is not referring to that state of intoxication that allows us to ignore the small voice in our...

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Component sales down, but parts sales are up
February 1, 2011

Component sales down, but parts sales are up

Component manufacturing for exports has taken a hammering due to the stronger rand, but parts sales entering the domestic market are doing well as...

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When the bell tolls for city distributors
February 1, 2011

When the bell tolls for city distributors

With new and widened freeways to be tolled in Gauteng and general toll fees almost certainly to be increased throughout South Africa next year,...

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From strength to strength
February 1, 2011

From strength to strength

It is clear that Irizar South Africa is going into 2011 feeling strong after an outstanding year in 2010. The company has a firm...

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January 1, 2011

Growth is on the cards!

Whew! The year we all dreaded โ€“ 2010 โ€“ is now history. Literally. And, while we all feared the onset of this supposedly horrific...

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January 1, 2011

Forecasting 2011

In a world that has not yet fully recovered from a financial recession, how many new trucks and buses will be sold in South...

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Astra to boost sales
January 1, 2011

Astra to boost sales

South Africa has no shortage of truck brands for the construction, mining and other heavy duty applications, but there are only a few brands...

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Long-haul Luminaries
January 1, 2011

Long-haul Luminaries

Cargo Motors and LOUTRANS believe in the power of Freightliner products to ensure they remain at the head of South Africaโ€™s marathon trucking pack.

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Chinaโ€™s top truck maker enters the scene
January 1, 2011

Chinaโ€™s top truck maker enters the scene

Beiqi (pronounced โ€œBayshiโ€) Foton Motor Company, Chinaโ€™s leading producer of commercial vehicles, has entered the South African market with a range of trucks that...

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Hyundai boosts its product line-up in SA
January 1, 2011

Hyundai boosts its product line-up in SA

South Africans are familiar with the numerous Hyundai cars and light commercial vehicles they encounter on a daily basis on local roads, but few...

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Iveco: โ€œThink global - act localโ€
January 1, 2011

Iveco: โ€œThink global โ€“ act localโ€

IVECO designs, manufactures, and markets a broad range of medium, heavy and extra-heavy commercial vehicles, off-road trucks, city and intercity buses and coaches as...

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Powerstar locks into top gear
January 1, 2011

Powerstar locks into top gear

Following its arrival in South Africa in 2006, Powerstar has become a recognised brand in the heavy-duty sector of truck transport in South Africa,...

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