Regulars
Regulars
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
Public transport pandemonium
Although strides have been made in terms of our country’s public transport sector, it still leaves a lot to be desired. CLAIRE RENCKEN speaks...
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...
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.
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...
Scania streamlines for Euro-6
In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON examines Scania’s latest Euro-6-compliant G and R Series trucks, looks at Volvo’s...
Reasons to smile
I am one of the most positive people on the planet – I’ve never seen a glass half empty in my life. (And no,...
A good start
The beginning of 2013 marked Mercedes-Benz South Africa’s return to publishing sales data, and it’s also been joined by a few others. FRANK BEETON...
Proudly South African
South Africa needs more jobs and the motor industry has the opportunity to be a key role player by expanding its local content.
Is oversight being overlooked in favour of profit?
Every year the Department of Transport generates a huge surplus, but does this translate into better services and facilities for those who fund it?...
Coming along well
The Rustenburg Local Municipality recently hosted an information session to update journalists on progress with the implementation of its rapid transport programme.
Citroën enters the taxi market
The local taxi market is about to benefit from a major injection of healthy competition – and it’s going to drive operators directly to...
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