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Iveco โ€“ the darling of Dakar 2016
March 7, 2016

Iveco โ€“ the darling of Dakar 2016

Without doubt, Iveco was the dominant player in the 2016 edition of the gruelling 9 000-km, 13-stage Dakar rally. As would be expected, the...

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Africaโ€™s first electrcity buses on the way!
March 7, 2016

Africaโ€™s first electricity buses on the way!

Cape Townโ€™s public transport system is going green as the city prepares to procure electric buses for its MyCiti bus service. THATO TINTE looks...

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MAN goes lightweight!
March 7, 2016

MAN goes lightweight!

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON reports on MANโ€™s imminent entry into the integral van market, looks at...

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Avanza, with attitude
March 7, 2016

Avanza, with attitude

Toyota has refreshed its Avanza range of panel vans and people movers, giving these vehicles a more menacing appearance and a host of safety...

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Techno van
March 7, 2016

Techno van

It may be more of an evolution of the previous model than an outright all-new model, but the Volkswagen (VW) Caddy still has a...

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โ€œ2015 was a good yearโ€
March 7, 2016

โ€œ2015 was a good yearโ€

Harrie Schippers, DAF Trucks president, tells GIANENRICO GRIFFINI that the company is optimistic about its prospects for 2016.

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Today ... South Africa, tomorrow ... the region
March 7, 2016

Today โ€ฆ South Africa, tomorrow โ€ฆ the region

In its drive to get closer to the customer and provide a full suite of solutions, Daimler Trucks & Buses has launched its Regional...

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ADLโ€™s double-deckers get even Lower!
March 4, 2016

ADLโ€™s double-deckers get even Lower!

FRANK BEETON gives us the lowdown on some low-height, double-deck buses

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How about a โ€œtonnage guaranteeโ€?
March 4, 2016

How about a โ€œtonnage guaranteeโ€?

South Africaโ€™s famous Blue Train provides some ideas of what can be done to boost local rail transport.

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Big numbers
February 11, 2016

Big numbers

GAVIN MYERS recently joined Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) as it celebrated the 125 000th truck off its East London production line.

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Survival of the fittest!
February 11, 2016

Survival of the fittest!

Iโ€™ve said it before and Iโ€™ll say it again: this industry has never been one for sissies โ€“ and weโ€™ve always coped. But โ€ฆ...

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HOD Bailey Mahlakoleng (left) hands over a set of securitised number plates to MEC Gaoage Molapisi of the Bokone Bophirima Department of Community Safety and Transport Management.
February 11, 2016

Numberโ€™s up for NW

Following an apparent name change, the North West Province is due for new, advanced number plates ย 

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