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FOcus on transport and Logistics
More you donโt need, less you donโt want
The Volkswagen (VW) Constellation range of workhorses has been specially engineered to meet the demands of niche trucking applications in southern Africa.
What were you expecting?
GAVIN MYERS expected much from the new Vito, but a week with the 111 Tourer Pro only reinforced his initial impressions from the vehicleโs...
Hail the Hilux!
The reveal of the new Hilux was the biggest launch in the history of South Africa! Is it just a case of smoke and...
LCV market steers on steadily
The past year has seen a surfeit of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) being launched, which reflects the increasing growth of this segment, the demands...
Improving log loading efficiency
Several modes of transportation are used in the forestry sector worldwide, but truck transportation constitutes an important part of the supply chain. CLAIRE RENCKEN...
Fuel management โ is it your priority?
There are many costs involved in running a fleet business, ranging from vehicles, drivers, tyres, maintenance, finance and insurance. Fuel tends to be the...
Behind the fleet-management scenes
Fleet management is often punted along the lines of advanced tracking and reporting equipment and what these can do for a business. What does...
Connectivity; the new buzzword in transport and logistics
With the launch of Highway Pilot Connect, Daimler Trucks has taken the next step in the quest for truly autonomous driving โ allowing numerous...
First new International truck branding emerges
In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON details the first re-designated International truck family for North America, notes what...
Farmers to have a field day
Grain SAโs Nampo Harvest Day is one of the largest agricultural exhibitions under private ownership in the southern hemisphere. CLAIRE RENCKEN finds out what...
How many more years do the โplannersโ need?
Sifting through thousands of pages going back to 1963, one thing becomes clear โ South Africa is not, and has never been, serious about...
Scania expands natural gas in the UK
FRANK BEETON reports on Scaniaโs gas-fuelled Euro-6 double decker
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