Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

June 1, 2012

Durban residents march against truckers

Residents in the Bayhead area of Durban held a protest march recently, calling on truck owners to take responsibility for the deaths, damage to...

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June 1, 2012

Death traps, anarchy and opportunity

A fatal accident, or a new public transport people-carrier with a five-year service plan, trained driver and tyre-replacement schedule? They have the same price...

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Sinfully superb
June 1, 2012

Sinfully superb

It’s almost a sin for something so sensible to be packaged so beautifully. Delivering a superb blend of luxury, safety, efficiency and economy, the...

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Supporting role
June 1, 2012

Supporting role

Thousands of people use commuter buses every day, including the disabled – if they can. The manner in which the needs of those with...

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Record order for Iveco hybrid buses
June 1, 2012

Record order for Iveco hybrid buses

The French city of Dijon has signed Europe’s largest single order for hybrid buses. The order for 102 Iveco Irisbus Citelis diesel-electric buses comprises...

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Go-Ahead, MiX my day
June 1, 2012

Go-Ahead, MiX my day

Following overwhelming results in the last four years, Go-Ahead London has extended its fleet management partnership with MiX Telematics for another four years. We...

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Daimler is to stop the production of its North American Orion transit buses once current orders are fulfilled
June 1, 2012

Daimler Buses restructures and forms a new alliance

Daimler’s Bus division boasts an extensive global portfolio of products  – including Mercedes-Benz city buses, interurban buses, coaches and minibuses; Setra coaches and interurban...

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The culture of big
May 4, 2012

The culture of big

The Americas: two continents that share a name but couldn’t be more different. GAVIN MYERS looks at some factors that make trucking on these...

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May 4, 2012

Law abiding citizens?

After a tumultuous first few months of 2012, our beloved world of transport and motoring certainly no exception, I have to ask: does the...

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“Detroit” is the brand name of a new family of integrated driveline components, including engines, gearboxes and axles, from Daimler Trucks North America.
May 2, 2012

Detroit stretches out.

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON examines an important strategic direction change at Detroit Diesel, notes the power...

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May 1, 2012

Just do it!

Lots of people talk about a “can do” attitude. At FOCUS, we put it into practice … as evidenced by this month’s Truck Test!

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Truck market on the up and up
May 1, 2012

Truck market on the up and up

The truck market has recorded its best month in a year, says FRANK BEETON in his quarterly review of the industry.

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