Regulars
Regulars
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
Mastering the midis
Bus operators in all sectors need now look no further than the Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) stable … With its new midibus chassis, MBSA...
An exciting vehicle for a maturing market
MAN Truck & Bus South Africa made its return to the annual Southern African Bus Operators Association (Saboa) conference showing its exciting new product....
The cycle needs to be broken
The word “crisis” sums up the overall mood among the delegates attending the Southern African Bus Operators Association (Saboa) conference and exhibition this year;...
The perils of bureaucracy
Does anyone enjoy dealing with government institutions or their corporate brethren? I can’t imagine so …
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...
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 …
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...