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A Chinese STAR with South African power behind it
September 1, 2014

A Chinese STAR with South African power behind it

In 2010, things werenโ€™t looking so good for Powerstar. It was make-or-break time. In 2012, a major restructure brought some radical changes. The strategy...

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View(s) from the top
September 1, 2014

View(s) from the top

How will the transport industry become more efficient and environmentally friendly? And what is the future of mobility? CHARLEEN CLARKE gets the answers to...

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For the love of fuel
September 1, 2014

For the love of fuel

MALCOLM WALKER of Ultrafine Depth (UD) Filtration offers some very interesting insights on the topic of fuel filtration and fuel quality in South Africa....

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To shale or not to shale?
September 1, 2014

To shale or not to shale?

South Africa has one of the largest petrochemical industries in Africa, which is largely centred on coal feedstock, but during the course of the...

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From rural rags to logistical riches
September 1, 2014

From rural rags to logistical riches

The 2008/9 recession has made the business world a whole lot smarter, but thereโ€™s always room for improvement โ€ฆ JACO DE KLERK takes a...

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No more nodding off
September 1, 2014

No more nodding off

In the European Union (EU), 30 percent of fatal car accidents are caused by driver fatigue. In response, the Instituto de Biomecรกnica de Valencia...

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Used vehicles done properly
September 1, 2014

Used vehicles done properly

Used vehicles, and specifically their dealers, tend to attract a lot of โ€œbad pressโ€. Scania Used Vehicles is changing that, though.

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Dr Wolfgang Bernhard, member of the board of management at Daimler.
September 1, 2014

South Africa: some concern, some confidence

Daimler and MAN have mixed feelings about the South African commercial vehicle market. Be warned: some drastic moves could be in the pipeline โ€ฆ

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Shoprite puts the soup on
September 1, 2014

Shoprite puts the soup on

According to the World Bankโ€™s report, Nutrition at a Glance: South Africa, it is estimated that our country loses about US$ 1,1 billion (R11,87...

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Nice to Minsk you
September 1, 2014

Nice to Minsk you

Vehicles from Belarusian truck manufacturer Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ) will soon be finding their way onto South African shores. The company has been producing...

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Our tests need to be tougher
September 1, 2014

Our tests need to be tougher

Is the minimum size of the truck tractor and semi-trailer, required and used to obtain a code EC driving licence, contributing to our high...

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Can SA make its cities more transit-oriented?
September 1, 2014

Can SA make its cities more transit-oriented?

The worldโ€™s leading cities owe their success, in part, to government investments in transit systems that use a range of solutions to move residents...

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