Regulars
Regulars
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
Starting a rrrrrrrrevolution!
Welcome to my favourite issue of FOCUS for the year. This is when we focus on the people in our industry. After all, it’s...
My Christmas wish list
As we all wind down for the year-end break, we must remain ever “razor-sharp” as 2015 rolls around
FleetBoard is watching (and guiding) you!
FRANK BEETON reports that Daimler has developed a bus-specific version of its well-known FleetBoard solution, and that an interesting Turkish joint venture could highlight...
Bussing around town
With the weakening rand, South Africa is becoming more affordable for the international tourist wanting to tour our country. CLAIRE RENCKEN speaks to a...
Flashing lights
With South African motorists’ increasing disrespect for the law comes an apparent preference for certain colours, but this can also mean the difference between...
The gas alternative – gaining ground
In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON looks at some new developments in gas-fuelled trucks, and discusses their relevance...
Hail the commercial vehicle!
I love commercial vehicles! And this year’s IAA left me with a truly warm and fuzzy feeling about the vehicles that we write about...
A dynamic third
It was a quarter of hotly contested jostling for position among some manufacturers, record sales for others and various market conditions – both positive...
MAN and Buscor make history!
The culmination of a seven-year journey, Buscor has just taken delivery of a world-first fleet of 12 MAN HB3 bi-articulated buses. GAVIN MYERS hops...
Take a seat
Bus seats are sometimes not given the attention they deserve, even though they are vital to the safety and comfort of passengers. CLAIRE RENCKEN...
VDL goes Euro 6 with Cummins
Amongst a spate of recent European orders, FRANK BEETON uncovers an interesting development at VDL Bus and Coach.
Some thoughts for 2015!
By the time you read this, the e-toll review committee should have released its report. As this column has tediously repeated up to now,...