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
VIC OLIVER gets behind the wheel of the Volvo FH 440 6×4 truck tractor and comes away impressed.
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...
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...
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...
It’s Truck Test time
Well, almost. FOCUS, in association with Engen and HTM, is planning a massive Truck Test in 2012!
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...
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...
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.
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...
Congestion threatens EU transport
Forget climate change – Europe’s commercial transporters cite chronic traffic congestion as their greatest challenge right now. FOCUS investigates.