I am one of the most positive people on the planet – I’ve never seen a glass half empty in my life. (And no, that’s not because it’s always being topped up.) But recent events are making me grin even more than usual …
My blood is boiling. And the tuk-tuks – or rather the lack thereof – are the reason why.
The United Kingdom (UK) is taking the business of emissions very seriously – with massive implications for transport operators. I cannot help but wonder if this is a taste of things to come for South African operators …
I just love starting the year with good news. And there is a truck load of good news emerging from the Scania stable, as I discovered in an exclusive interview with Steve Wager, the company’s managing director.
I am delighted to report that the rules and regulations for Truck Test 2013 have been finalised. And, judging by the feedback we have already received, we’re expecting a full field of trucks
It feels as though we wrapped up Truck Test 2012 just yesterday, yet here we are making preparations for Truck Test 2013. Let the games begin!
Most readers will know the meaning of my headline this month. For those of you who don’t, it means “imposing threat or menace”. To what am I referring? China. Wherever I travel across the globe, I find that companies are quivering at the mere mention of this country’s name.
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