Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

MAN will spearhead VW’s light-to-medium truck campaign.
February 2, 2017

11 years of fascinating industry development

In his final review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON revisits some of the key issues that have been covered over the...

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vics web
January 26, 2017

What will 2017 hold?

In a troubled and financially volatile world, how many new trucks and buses will be sold in South Africa in 2017? VIC OLIVER gives...

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Blame it on the year?
January 26, 2017

Blame it on the year?

Chin up – it can’t go on like this forever…

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Huge accolade for FOCUS!
December 15, 2016

Huge accolade for FOCUS!

FOCUS has won a number of accolades over the years. Now we have another one to add to our collection! TINA MONTEIRO reports

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Spare a thought for festive-season truckers
December 15, 2016

Spare a thought for festive-season truckers

While most of us will be spending time with family over the festive season – at some nice getaway if we’re lucky enough –...

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If it looks like a bus…
December 4, 2016

If it looks like a bus…

FRANK BEETON reports on a very different type of “bus”…

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Looking ahead
December 4, 2016

Looking ahead

What might the future hold for the transport sector in South Africa?

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Four-step programme
December 4, 2016

Four-step programme

It’s often said that any type of successful relationship in the transport industry needs to be based on mutual trust and confidence. The recent...

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On track for a terrific test
December 3, 2016

On track for a terrific test

With Truck Test 2017 just around the corner, final preparations are being made and details ironed out to ensure that the event runs smoothly

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Brexit: hurry up and wait
December 2, 2016

Brexit: hurry up and wait

It’s been several months since the infamous Brexit vote and, so far, it’s still business as usual. The United Kingdom transport industry remains in...

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No, it’s not an Isuzu, its JMC’s new Conquer truck from China.
December 2, 2016

Culture of cloning

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON ponders on the Chinese obsession with Isuzu’s cab design, reports on new...

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Of Glasgow and glaciers
December 1, 2016

Of Glasgow and glaciers

Most South Africans are looking ahead at 2017 with some trepidation. Added to state capture, downgrades, inequality and university fees, the lack of adequate...

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