Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

Optare seizes the initiative
November 1, 2009

Optare seizes the initiative

The future of busing looks bright as an array of new developments are destined for South African shores.

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November 1, 2009

Industry in crisis?

The Times They Are A-Changing. And so too is our industry as we know it today. Well, that much is certain if the Department...

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October 4, 2009

Municipal mismanagement

You may have seen the story about KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) municipalities wanting to introduce a fuel levy to bail them out of their perilous financial...

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Brazil's nuts and bolts
October 4, 2009

Brazil’s nuts and bolts

Football, the world’s most famous statue of Jesus, carnivals, the Amazon jungle and river, and nuts … these are just a few of the...

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The road to recovery
October 1, 2009

The road to recovery

As the global recession claims more and more victims, the truck industry has had to come up with ways to stay afloat. Readers of...

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Buses aplenty
October 1, 2009

Buses aplenty

While most manufacturers feel the pinch of the global recession, Tata gears up its bus production. Having recently revealed the future direction of its...

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October 1, 2009

Industry’s top companies named

Which companies are at the top of the game within the transport industry? All has been revealed, with the announcement of the 2009 Focus...

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September 4, 2009

Driving the SA gauntlet

We lead by example and we learn by example. Like with most other activities, this has a marked effect on the way you drive....

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World on wheels South Africa
September 4, 2009

Local, but not lekker

South Africa remains one of the most competitive commercial vehicle markets in the world, with a plethora of brands represented here. Can they all...

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All for Africa
September 4, 2009

All for Africa

Japanese in origin, but now part of Daimler Trucks, Mitsubishi Fuso is a global brand with a distinguished history. And it’s quickly becoming one...

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South African superstar!
September 4, 2009

South African superstar!

One of the most successful local companies within the transport industry is definitely DigiCore. Not only has the firm made its mark on the...

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Trucking down under
September 1, 2009

Trucking down under

For a look at what the South African truck market can expect in the near future, FRANK BEETON discusses what went down at the...

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