Regulars
Regulars
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
Shed those delusions of immortality!
Both pedestrians and drivers need to overcome delusions of immortality to become pragmatic and safe road-users. A little common sense may also need to...
From gloom to boom (almost)
This year’s IAA was the best ever, writes CHARLEEN CLARKE. That’s because the Europeans appear to have shaken off their doom and gloom attitude....
Things are looking good!
The commercial vehicle market could have come out of the doldrums, says FRANK BEETON, after analysing sales in the third quarter of 2010.
Vehicle productivity
Vehicle productivity is the key to ensuring that your new commercial vehicle has the ability to generate an earning. So, when buying a new...
Mighty MAN!
MAN Truck and Bus South Africa has just launched a new range of premium extra-heavy duty truck tractors. The new MAN TGS WW range...
Is Daimler (quietly) stalking Iveco?
In his monthly review of global events of interest to local truckers, FRANK BEETON reports on some intriguing rumours currently doing the rounds, updates...
Big bus news from the MAN family
Visitors to MAN’s exhibits at the recent IAA would have been captivated by the manufacturer’s very striking “Concept S” truck-tractor design study.
Ethanol bus drives to its own beet
With the world increasingly aware of the danger of carbon emissions, the global eye has turned to large corporations to take action.
Drivers must create road safety
One of the most striking features of South Africa’s road system is the abundance of traffic signals and signs that require compliance for their...
2010 Excellence Awards finalists announced
The votes are in, and the countdown has begun. The finalists for the fifth annual FOCUS on Excellence Awards, sponsored by WesBank, have been...
May the force be with you
When selecting a new vehicle it is wise to take cognisance of the forces that impede a vehicle’s ability to perform. One also needs...
Those were the days
Join FRANK BEETON as he takes a nostalgic look at the truck and bus world of yesterday.