Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

A pleasure for driver and passenger
October 1, 2011

A pleasure for driver and passenger

VIC OLIVER gets behind the wheel of the Volvo FH 440 6×4 truck tractor and comes away impressed.

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VDL Bus & Coach was chosen from a field of strong competitors as the International Coach of the Year for 2012 during the Coach Euro Test 2011 held in Norway.
October 1, 2011

VDL Futura wins title

VDL Bus & Coach has been awarded the prestigious title of International Coach of the Year 2012 during the Coach Euro Test 2011 held...

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First full-size electric bus
October 1, 2011

First full-size electric bus

BYD, the innovative Chinese company in which super-investor Warren Buffet holds a 10% stake, will unveil its eBUS-12 full-sized single-deck electric bus at Busworld...

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The Wrightbus design for London’s new double-decker has no fewer than three doorways. The rear loading platform can be sealed off for off-peak one-man operation.
October 1, 2011

Double-decker comeback

FRANK BEETON reports on important bus news from overseas.

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Old Actros lives on
September 2, 2011

Old Actros lives on

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON reports that the current model Mercedes-Benz Actros will continue alongside its all-new...

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September 1, 2011

It’s Truck Test time

Well, almost. FOCUS, in association with Engen and HTM, is planning a massive Truck Test in 2012!

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September 1, 2011

Improving on driver delivery

To improve safety and optimise performance and fuel consumption, dealers and manufacturers need to improve their new vehicle delivery and handover procedure, especially for...

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Of tough times and outstanding vehicles
September 1, 2011

Of tough times and outstanding vehicles

Despite recent tough times, South Africa is one of the most important markets for Irizar, discovers GAVIN MYERS as it continues to strive for...

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Taking the bus to economic development
September 1, 2011

Taking the bus to economic development

By 2015, hundreds of buses will transport an estimated 200 000 passengers a day on the new Rustenburg Rapid Transport (RRT) routes.

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Experiencing the exceptional
September 1, 2011

Experiencing the exceptional

This month Vic Oliver road tests the Volvo 9400 coach.

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Viseon – a new name in busing
September 1, 2011

Viseon – a new name in busing

When MAN announced plans to close the Neoplan bus and coach plant in Pilsting, Bavaria, during 2008, the local residents would have been concerned...

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Congestion threatens EU transport
August 4, 2011

Congestion threatens EU transport

Forget climate change – Europe’s commercial transporters cite chronic traffic congestion as their greatest challenge right now. FOCUS investigates.

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