Author:charleen-clarke
Tested: the car Idols winner Berry Trytsman drives! April 7, 2022 Idols winner and instant millionaire Berry Trytsman has it all: a voice like an angel, four kids, a record deal with Kalawa Jazmee Records โฆ and a Renault Kiger nogal. I have none of the above โฆ well, except the carโฆ more or less. In the interests of factual accuracy, I do need to point out that it was only โmineโ for a week. The specific model I tested […]
Enough is enough! March 15, 2022 Weโre only in the third month of the year and Iโm already starting to feel overwhelmed. Just when we thought that Covid was easing, Russiaโs invasion of Ukraine happened. And now we appear to have gone full circle and back to where it all started โฆ with massive Covid-related lockdowns in China. The number of deaths in Ukraine depends on where you source your news โ and whether you believe the Ukrainians, the Russians, […]
Should vaccinations be mandatory for drivers? February 9, 2022 Mandatory vaccination is a topic that polarises people. Some wholeheartedly support the concept, while others dismiss it with contempt. There is very little โgrey areaโ. Recently, Canada came under fire for introducing mandatory vaccinations for truck drivers. Should South Africa be doing the same? Iโm going to nail my colours to the mandatory vaccination mast up front: I think itโs an outstanding idea. In fact, I think itโs the only way […]
A challenging year ahead? January 17, 2022 Whenever I have wished anyone a Happy New Year in January, Iโve added that I hope that it is a better year than 2021. That is my fervent wish! However, it appears as though we may have another challenging year ahead. As we commence the year, there are just so many unknowns. The most relevant of course is Covid, which seems to control our daily lives. Will other variants arrive? Probably. Let us […]
Toyota Dyna morphs into Hino 200 December 15, 2021 The popular Toyota Dyna light truck is now being marketed as part of the Hino model range as the 200 Series. The previous Dyna 150 becomes the Hino 200-310, with the โ3โ denoting a 3-tonne GVM while the โ10โ is a short form for the 100-horsepower engine. The reason for this change in identity is that responsibility for the former Dyna range has moved from Toyota into the Hino stable. โThe […]
Revealed: what I want for Christmas December 14, 2021 So, we have come to the end of what has been a somewhat ghastly year. And, as the festive season has come upon us, Iโve drawn up a list of what I want for Christmas (hint: itโs unlikely that my wishes will be grantedโฆ) This time last year, I wrote about 2020 โ and I described it as a truly lousy year. Iโm not going to do the same this time […]
Forklift market soars in 2021 December 14, 2021 The demand for forklift equipment grew in 2021, largely on the back of orders cancelled in 2020 now filtering through. Thatโs according to Shumani Industrial Equipment MD Victor Nemukula. Now the largest black-owned and managed industrial equipment supplier in South Africa, Shumani is an appointed dealer for all Goscor Group companies that import industrial equipment for the South African market. It supplies world-class equipment across the breadth of the industrial and construction […]
Hinoโs hybrid truck excels during Dakar testing December 14, 2021 Hino Team Sugawara has conducted extensive testing of the 1ย 000 hp hybrid truck it has entered in the 2022 Dakar Rally. Results have been very promising as the team aims to take on the so-called โmonster trucksโ with Hinoโs first racing diesel-electric hybrid powertrain. This event, which is considered the most gruelling motorsport event in the world, will take place in Saudi Arabia from January 2 to 14. The Hino […]
Peugeot launches Landtrek bakkie December 15, 2021 Peugeot has launched a new bakkie called the Landtrek, which is available in 4ร2 and 4ร4 diesel double cab. It offers up to three tonnes of towing capacity and a payload that exceeds one tonne. Whatโs more, the new Peugeot Landtrek has the most accommodating cargo bed in the segment. In terms of comfort, Landtrek comes with state-of-the-art onboard technology, advanced adaptability and SUV-like driving pleasure. The exterior design is outstanding with a […]
Iveco vs Iveco! December 9, 2021 At FOCUS, weโve become extremely well known for commercial vehicle tests โ and weโve conducted lots over the years. Weโre also the one and only independent authority that is evaluating commercial vehicles in South Africa. But recently we undertook a test that was a first for us. Instead of comparing rival products, it was a case of Iveco versus Iveco! CHARLEEN CLARKE and JONATHAN CRAWFORD report The subjects of our road test were two […]
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