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FOcus on transport and Logistics
Get the job done
June 1, 2013

Get the job done

Itโ€™s bold, hardy and honest โ€“ and left GAVIN MYERS with an appreciation for the simpler things in life.

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A nice surprise
June 1, 2013

A nice surprise

Chinese vehicles amaze in one of two ways. Either the vehicle is disastrous, or, as GAVIN MYERS discovers with the Foton Tunland, itโ€™s a...

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Public transport pandemonium
June 1, 2013

Public transport pandemonium

Although strides have been made in terms of our countryโ€™s public transport sector, it still leaves a lot to be desired. CLAIRE RENCKEN speaks...

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Daimler buses for mainstream Indian operation
June 1, 2013

Daimler buses for mainstream Indian operation

Following the 2010 sale of its final shareholding in Tata Motors, Daimler AG has moved back into the Indian commercial vehicle market with serious...

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Three-pointed Star for Rea Vaya
June 1, 2013

Three-pointed Star for Rea Vaya

A recent tender awarded to Mercedes-Benz South Africa has allowed the company to enter the local Bus Rapid Transit arena. ย 

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Recent Chinese vehicles, like the Foton Tunland, are proving that Chinese manufacturers are serious about cracking global markets.
May 4, 2013

Made in China

Over the last five decades or so, Asian manufacturers have been proving their worth and wrecking havoc on local automotive markets. And now, thanks...

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Scania streamlines for Euro-6
May 2, 2013

Scania streamlines for Euro-6

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON examines Scaniaโ€™s latest Euro-6-compliant G and R Series trucks, looks at Volvoโ€™s...

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FAW goes big
May 1, 2013

FAW goes big

Truck Test 2013 challenged manufacturers to put their best to the test. FAW took up the challenge with four fantastic vehicles. ย 

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Say hello to my litre friend
May 1, 2013

Say hello to my litre friend

Engen was excited by the move to eight tonners for Truck Test 2013, as a large number of its customers form part of this...

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Keeping (C)track
May 1, 2013

Keeping (C)track

Ctrack supplied equipment for Truck Test 2013 to assist with the monitoring and recording of operating times of all the vehicles that participated. FOCUS...

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Tyrelessly pursuing greatness
May 1, 2013

Tyrelessly pursuing greatness

Apollo Tyres South Africa found Truck Test 2013 very exciting as it afforded the company ample opportunities to network with major vehicle manufacturers โ€“...

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A partnership for South Africa
May 1, 2013

A partnership for South Africa

Cummins and International show long-term commitment to the local market. ย 

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