Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.

Mercedes-Benz rocks it in Rio
April 1, 2015

Mercedes-Benz rocks it in Rio

FRANK BEETON reports on front-engined (and other) bus news from Mercedes-Benz Brazil.

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Driving behaviour change
April 1, 2015

Driving behaviour change

Each time passengers board a bus, they put their lives in the driver’s hands. The driver also has the potential to influence the operating...

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Moving with the times
April 1, 2015

Moving with the times

Fuso Trucks South Africa is looking back to its founding roots in order to move forward with an all-new bus offering, reports GAVIN MYERS.

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The perils of bureaucracy
March 4, 2015

The perils of bureaucracy

Does anyone enjoy dealing with government institutions or their corporate brethren? I can’t imagine so …

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100 not out! Global Focus scores a ton!!
March 2, 2015

100 not out! Global Focus scores a ton!!

FRANK BEETON has written about numerous important industry highlights over the past nine years. In this 100th edition of Global Focus, he recalls some...

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And so the killing continues …
March 1, 2015

And so the killing continues …

This country’s claims to fame are somewhat alarming. We seem to have mastered the art of destroying our country and its people …

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Twelve tanked-up tips
March 1, 2015

Twelve tanked-up tips

Even with the fuel prices trending downwards, there is still more that vehicle owners can do to reduce fuel consumption and increase their profit...

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Worth the paper it’s printed on?
March 1, 2015

Worth the paper it’s printed on?

What may come of the e-toll report?

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Full Electrification for Volvo Bus?
March 1, 2015

Full Electrification for Volvo Bus?

FRANK BEETON reports that Volvo Bus is to start full production of hybrid-electric buses in 2016, and on the progress of India’s urban bus...

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Changing times
March 1, 2015

Changing times

With increased congestion levels and heightened commuter needs, Cape Town is certainly in the transport spotlight. We speak to one of the city’s most...

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Idiots, idiots everywhere
February 4, 2015

Idiots, idiots everywhere

A picture is worth a thousand words. What then do we make of the rather large Department of Transport (DoT) billboard on Main Road,...

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Fiat Powertrain Technologies – An emerging force in global engine supply
February 2, 2015

Fiat Powertrain Technologies – An emerging force in global engine supply

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON writes about the emergence of Fiat Powertrain Technologies as a global force...

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