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FOcus on transport and Logistics
Treading in your tyres tracks
July 1, 2014

Treading in your tyres tracks

With the plethora of tyres available on the market and the multitude of potential applications they can be used for, keeping oneโ€™s fleet rolling...

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Terrifying times ahead?
July 1, 2014

Terrifying times ahead?

The trucking game has never been a walk in the park. But itโ€™s currently a terrifying place to be. CHARLEEN CLARKE reports from the...

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Tantalising T
July 1, 2014

Tantalising T

In October, the new Renault K and C ranges will arrive in South African showrooms … To whet our appetites, Will Shiers brings us...

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Joining the green revolution
July 1, 2014

Joining the green revolution

The construction industry need not be a completely dirty one. With minor changes and adjustments, this sector can also contribute toward a more sustainable...

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Setting SAโ€™s railroads in train?
July 1, 2014

Setting SAโ€™s railroads in train?

Itโ€™s no secret that the South African government wants to restore rail transport to its former glory, or even surpass it. But will the...

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Nautical newcomer?
July 1, 2014

Nautical newcomer?

Few things in life can compensate for skills, as expertise keeps any industry moving โ€ฆ and the shipping sector is in the same โ€œboatโ€....

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The truck that thinks for itself
July 1, 2014

The truck that thinks for itself

Vehicles that think for themselves! For many this might sound like a futuristic, space-age fantasy, but for those in the know, this concept is...

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Used, but not abused
July 1, 2014

Used, but not abused

With the trend towards purchasing used rather than off-the-shelf vehicles, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have realised that there is a market for their โ€œpreviously...

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The value of growth
July 1, 2014

The value of growth

TruckStore Centurion is now the go-to address in southern Africa when it comes to used trucks, vans, buses and trailers. And it seems its...

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GUD plays with the big boys!
July 1, 2014

GUD plays with the big boys!

GUD has long been renowned for producing filters โ€“ for passenger vehicles. But now, as CHARLEEN CLARKE discovers, the company intends conquering the heavy-duty...

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Hinoโ€™s new home
July 1, 2014

Hinoโ€™s new home

Toyota South Africa Motors โ€“ or TSAM, as itโ€™s affectionately called by insiders โ€“ has significantly upgraded its Prospecton plant. Hino invited us along

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Pleased as Punch! FOCUS editor Charleen Clarke took to the road with a 170 t heavyweight โ€ฆ and didnโ€™t break anything.
July 1, 2014

Going BIG!

I recently jumped at the chance to attend the world launch of the Mercedes-Benz SLT, the heavyweight star of that particular trucking family. Little...

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