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FOcus on transport and Logistics
Chaining emissions down
April 1, 2014

Chaining emissions down

Our planet has shrunk, with goods moving across earthโ€™s surface daily by truck, which means a higher concentration of greenhouse gases. FOCUS digs deep...

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Tyres for Africa
April 1, 2014

Tyres for Africa

The fifth edition of Tyrexpo Africa has come and gone. It was held at the Sandton Convention Centre from March 4 to 6. Visitors...

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From mielies to a massive trade fair
April 1, 2014

From mielies to a massive trade fair

Grain SAโ€™s Nampo Harvest Day has grown exponentially. From humble beginnings it has become an international โ€œmust seeโ€ event โ€ฆ We take a look...

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To the moon and back, twice
April 1, 2014

To the moon and back, twice

Both Iveco and its customers are proving that the Daily light and medium product range is built to handle all that Africa can throw...

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The show must go on
April 1, 2014

The show must go on

By the time you read this, Truck Test 2014 will be on the road; despite the sad passing of the eventโ€™s convenor, Fritz Hellberg.

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A thoroughbred by name and performance
April 1, 2014

A thoroughbred by name and performance

Cantering, nay, galloping into the arena for Truck Test 2014, is Fusoโ€™s Canter FE 7-136 (4×2) turbo-powered unit. The versatile workhorse is the answer...

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A silver lining?
April 1, 2014

A silver lining?

The transport industry can breathe a little easier as the proposed carbon tax has been postponed by one year โ€ฆ But is this only...

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Green workhorse
April 1, 2014

Green workhorse

In the global quest to promote low-carbon transport, all sectors of the industry, light commercial vehicles (LCVs) included, are under pressure to support โ€œgreenโ€...

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Mission into the future
April 1, 2014

Mission into the future

With its concept electric-drive motor, the MAN Metropolis places a practical accent on the topic of alternative-drive systems. OLIVER WILLMS brings us an exclusive,...

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Not a fleeting concern
April 1, 2014

Not a fleeting concern

Effective fleet management can reduce costs and risks for any business. CLAIRE RENCKEN speaks to some experts in the field to gain some insights

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Scania CEO, Martin Lundstedt, allegedly purchased a โ€œsubstantialโ€ number of Scania shares just three weeks prior to a Volkswagen share offer.
April 1, 2014

Revealed: Skeletons in the VW/ Scania/MAN closet!

Things are extremely interesting at Volkswagen right now. The rumour-mongers are having a field day, with accusations of insider trading and poaching of senior...

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Bottle to the Throttle
April 1, 2014

Bottle to the Throttle

South Africaโ€™s heavy truck and bus drivers are clearly unaware of the consequences of drinking and driving. The problem continues unabated

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