Regulars
Regulars
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
Home away from home
How many of us have had the opportunity to witness the magnificence of a full-to-the-brim truck stop in the dead of night? Recently, I...
Volkswagen organises its truck and bus interests
In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON looks at Volkswagen’s new trucking structure, reports on yet another technological innovation...
A system that works
According to Wikipedia, transport in Europe provides for the movement needs of more than 700-million people, plus associated freight. The continent is divided into...
Public transport … when?
Like good old Martin Luther King (bless him), I have a dream. It’s called public transport in South Africa. Am I completely delusional?
Six or seven axles?
The recent FOCUS Truck Test (see FOCUS May) raised the old debate of whether a 6×4 truck tractor is more economical to run coupled...
Today, Sepp Blatter. Tomorrow … ?
What does Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona have in common with transport union SATAWU? Maradona wanted Sepp Blatter out, while SATAWU wants the Passenger...
VDL Developing a Double-Decker for Berlin
FRANK BEETON reports on double-deck buses developments in Berlin.
Electrifying times!
Buses have been around since the 17th century, although they were originally known by another name … JACO DE KLERK reports on the evolution...
A partnership built to last
What better way to celebrate 40 years of providing commuter transport than to accept the keys to your 100th MAN bus?
ACCO still goes on …
In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON revisits the continuing ACCO story, positions and details Eaton’s new dual-clutch transmission,...
Russia’s transportation renaissance
Russia’s insular transportation industry is belatedly opening up to the outside world, as the nation’s thirst for imported goods slots it into global supply...
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