Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

Build and design quality shines through
June 1, 2011

Build and design quality shines through

This month Vic Oliver tests the Foton model BJ1051, a 6 920 kg GVM freight carrier fitted with a factory manufactured dropside body.

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Arresting event
June 1, 2011

Arresting event

The who’s who of public transport recently gathered in Dubai for the 59th World Congress and Exhibition of the International Association of Public Transport...

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MAN stars at UITP
June 1, 2011

MAN stars at UITP

It was impossible to miss MAN Truck & Bus at the UITP. Out and about, the company’s buses were evident trawling the Dubai roads;...

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Gas-powered buses are we ready?
June 1, 2011

Gas-powered buses are we ready?

The Industrial Development Corporation used the annual convention of the South African Bus Operators Association (Saboa) to launch an ambitious project to create jobs...

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Going green, the Yankee way
May 4, 2011

Moving people and goods the Yankee way

The United States relies heavily on its land-based transport for the movement of people and goods – but, being the world’s biggest polluter, is...

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May 4, 2011

Enter the AARTO nightmare …

Judging by what prospective clients are saying to us during meetings, the implementation of AARTO is going to be a nightmare for companies.

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A new Canter is born
May 2, 2011

A new Canter is born

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON details the latest version of Daimler’s best-selling truck worldwide, describes the latest...

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May 1, 2011

Calm amidst the storm

The earthquake and tsunami in Japan has struck a blow into the heart of the commercial vehicle industry the world over. However, on a...

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Sustaining growth
May 1, 2011

Sustaining growth

The broad based nature of the market strength was noteworthy, and the revival of bus sales activity has surprised those observers who had anticipated...

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May 1, 2011

The way to go: auto or manual transmission?

With more truck manufacturers fitting automated manual transmissions into their vehicles, today’s potential buyers are able to select manual transmission, automated manual transmission, or...

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The story of Irizar and Intercape
May 1, 2011

The story of Irizar and Intercape

Irizar has been supplying luxury bus service company Intercape with luxury coaches for a good few years. It’s been a partnership where both have...

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Gautrain and bus… counting the pennies
May 1, 2011

Gautrain and bus… counting the pennies

The Gautrain and its bus feeder system will bring a new era in public transport that will not only affect ordinary commuters, but bus,...

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