Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

The year of the “Transpooks”?
March 20, 2017

The year of the “Transpooks”?

VAUGHAN MOSTERT conjures up a clumsy word to describe the forces behind local public transport: “transpook”

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A tool for Trump’s success
March 17, 2017

A tool for Trump’s success

The international media has cautioned the world to prepare for the “unknown” actions and decisions of the newly elected United States (US) President, Donald...

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The SA press group at Isuzu’s Hokkaido testing facility.
March 15, 2017

Farewell to Frank!

Frank Beeton, who has been writing for FOCUS since January 2006, is hanging up his hat! We published his last Global Focus last month,...

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Saving Cape Town from congestion
March 4, 2017

Saving Cape Town from congestion

Public transport could be the solution to traffic congestion. In this first article in a series of four, MARISKA MORRIS speaks with experts about...

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Making electric more versatile
March 2, 2017

Making electric more versatile

It may only sell in small numbers on local shores, but in Europe the Peugeot Partner rocks!

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A refreshing change
February 27, 2017

A refreshing change

I recently attended the annual UD Trucks Southern Africa press conference where some thoughts on how to “reignite” and “kick-start” the South African economy...

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Selling Heavy Commercial vehicles
February 26, 2017

Selling Heavy Commercial vehicles

A career in heavy commercial vehicle sales can be exciting and rewarding if one is prepared to master all the necessary skills, writes VIC...

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Truck Test on the horizon
February 23, 2017

Truck Test on the horizon

The final meeting for the preparation of Truck Test 2017 has taken place and excitement is in the air!

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Difference of opinion
February 20, 2017

Difference of opinion

VAUGHAN MOSTERT responds to Andrew Marsay’s letter (below)

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Just a little longer
February 17, 2017

Just a little longer

Finally, there is a light at the end of the “bridge” for truck drivers who have spent days on end waiting to cross the...

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Tough times ahead
February 15, 2017

Tough times ahead

This year is going to be challenging for everyone, but especially for “the little guys”. That’s according to Craig Uren, Isuzu Truck South Africa’s...

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Suing the Road Accident Fund
February 4, 2017

Suing the Road Accident Fund

The recent case of Lategan versus Jansen van Vuuren; Intercape Ferreira Main Liner and others, ZAECDHC 2016 September, involved a straightforward-enough matter: Is a...

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