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More of the same, more or less

More of the same, more or less

Disappointment, plus creative bookkeeping, plus government, equals fraud – right? Well, not always. JACO DE KLERK discovers that this equation adds up to Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s 2013/14 Budget Speech.

 

 

 
Covering your ASSets

Covering your ASSets

It seems the commercial vehicle industry can breathe a slight sigh of relief as its sales figures are on the up-and-up. JACO DE KLERK investigates what this means for this sector’s finance and insurance industries.

 
Raising funds on the fairway

Raising funds on the fairway

Valentine’s Day had its limelight stolen this year by a very deserving cause – the annual Edutrans golf day hosted by Charmont Media. The teams came, saw and conquered at the Randpark Golf Club – all in the name of charity and fun. BLAIR BURMEISTER reports.

 

 
The next level of logistics

The next level of logistics

Two giants in the South African transport and logistics industry have joined forces, FOCUS brings you the inside scoop.

 

   
Working tyre-lessly

Working tyre-lessly

In our November 2012 issue, FOCUS reported on the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) taking Redisa to court in order to delay the implementation of the latter’s waste tyre management plan. In the interim, the courts have found in favour of Redisa on all counts and the plan is to go ahead. CLAIRE RENCKEN investigates the merits of the Redisa plan.

 

 
Caveat emptor

Caveat emptor

The growth of counterfeit goods is one of the biggest problems facing the transport industry. GAVIN MYERS investigates.

 
Excitement builds

Excitement builds

As you read this, Truck Test 2013 will be less than two months away! Here are the latest developments

 

   
Hooah!

Hooah!

If you think the armed forces are all about burly men with big guns – well, they have some pretty impressive vehicles at their disposal too! JACO DE KLERK stands to attention and examines some local specialised military and defence vehicles.

 

 
Ad-ing Blue to green

Ad-ing Blue to green

With Euro-6 vehicles soon to be mandatory in Europe, and a handful making their way here for forward-thinking operators, CLAIRE RENCKEN looks at why AdBlue is necessary for Euro 6-compliance. Here’s what it is, how it works and where you can get it …

 

 
TATA takes it to the track

TATA takes it to the track

Truck drag racing, skidpan aquaplaning, a gruelling 4x4 course and some super cars … JACO DE KLERK attended TATA’s fun-filled day of test driving and off-roading at Gerotek near Pretoria in November last year – and returned enthralled.

 

   

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