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Road-to-rail debate continues
(July 12, 2018 9:49 am)
Max-out with Titan Cargo Maxx
(July 12, 2018 9:45 am)
Cargo Carriers continues to jump-start skills development
(July 12, 2018 9:32 am)
Mercedes-Benz Trucks welcomes Maretha Gerber to the head of the table
(July 12, 2018 8:39 am)
SATC lines up significant speakers
(July 9, 2018 8:59 am)
ZF back on board at Saboa
(July 9, 2018 8:59 am)
Hino rewards SA dealer staff with visit to Japan
(July 9, 2018 8:57 am)
Portland and FAW strengthen ties
(July 9, 2018 8:55 am)
FOCUS Regulars
Road-to-rail debate continues
Speaking at the recent SAPICS Conference, Transnet’s chief customer officer, Mike Fanucchi, acknowledged that trust and predictability were the big issues to be overcome in
Driving the future
Recently, along with the rest of the jury members on the International Truck of the Year (ITOY) judging panel, I was invited to Sweden to
Iveco opts for girl power!
Iveco is returning to the European Truck Racing Championship this year with a female driver! Her name is Steffi Halm. She’s 33 years old, hails
Ford tackles Seven Sisters
The so-called “Seven Sisters” (the seven established European brands, namely Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Iveco, Renault, Scania, DAF and Volvo) could be in for a wake-up call
Tribute to Barney Curtis
It is with great sadness that we report the loss of Barney Curtis. It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Barney
Let’s save five billion litr...
How much higher will the fuel price have to go before someone starts saying enough is enough? R20 a litre? R30? The days are
Zimbabwe tightens regulations ...
Stricter road regulations for hauliers transporting goods in transit through Zimbabwe have been blamed for exacerbating the already lengthy delays at its overburdened border posts.
A (Beit)bridge too far
A Border Management Authority (BMA) makes a lot of sense, but this could undo much of the progress made to date. Hidden among other news
When every drop counts
Saving fuel has become a necessity for road transport operators. With the massive increases in fuel prices that we have witnessed over the last few
The snowball effect of deterio...
Forget South Africa’s world-class N3 and other national routes for the moment, because a dire situation has developed with some of the country’s regional routes
Which drivers drink and drive?
Drinking and driving is never acceptable, but new research indicates that some groups are more susceptible to doing this than others. It is often said
A note on the strikes
The bus drivers’ strike in may will have far-reaching economic implications. As an economist, I am often asked to delve into unfamiliar topics to provide
Global Focus News
Driving the future
Recently, along with the rest of the jury members on the International Truck of the Year (ITOY) judging panel, I was invited to Sweden to
Corporate Profiles
Taking parts supply to the next level
AfriPart is taking its business, and the supply of automotive aftermarket parts, to the next level. AfriPart has become South Africa’s first automotive aftermarket distributor
Product Reviews
A bakkie you should bet on
GAVIN MYERS drives the new top-spec Fiat Professional Fullback and comes away impressed by its well-rounded nature. It’s hard to believe that the Fiat Professional Fullback has been
Latest News
Road-to-rail debate continues
Speaking at the recent SAPICS Conference, Transnet’s chief customer officer, Mike Fanucchi, acknowledged that trust and predictability were the big issues to be overcome in
Max-out with Titan Cargo Maxx
Fuchs Lubricants Premium Maxx Performance engine oil now includes Fuchs XTL-Technology, specially developed for vehicles with modern exhaust after-treatment systems and turbochargers. It provides ageing
Cargo Carriers continues to jump-start skills...
Supply-chain solutions specialist Cargo Carriers has of late invested heavily into skills development and training. In the 2018 financial year, the company’s apprenticeship programme attracted
Mercedes-Benz Trucks welcomes Maretha Gerber ...
On July 1, Daimler Trucks & Buses (DT&B) Southern Africa welcomed Maretha Gerber as the new head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks for Southern Africa. Gerber has
SATC lines up significant speakers
Now in its 37th year, the 2018 South African Transport Conference (SATC) looks set to attract nearly 700 delegates from the public and private transport
ZF back on board at Saboa
ZF will return to the South African Bus Operators Association (Saboa) Conference in 2018 with its range of specialist transmissions and axles in tow. Specifically,
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