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It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of Roland Jost. He passed away on Saturday May 11, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. Over the past years Roland had kept up his valiant fight against various forms of cancer, but he was recently informed that the cancer had spread to his lungs. Roland was born on January 15, 1947, in Wuestenrot, Germany. He started his career in Germany, then worked in Switzerland and Lichtenstein, […]
Arguably the most popular commercial vehicle in South Africa by way of its dominance in the minibus-taxi market, the Toyota Quantum is a familiar face on local roads. Now, the all-new Quantum has landed β and it has a very different face indeed. The new Quantum has moved away from a cab-over design to a βsemi-bonnetβ design, which creates a more spacious interior and enhanced aerodynamics. The Quantum range comprises new panel-van and bus derivatives, with the option of three-seater […]
When it comes to raising the blood pressure, for parents, the weekly shop isΒ right up there with getting the kids to bed and meal times. And while toddler meltdowns and trips to the sweet aisle are trying, few moments can be more worrying than seeing your child career off at high speed on a supermarket trolley. Now Ford has come up with a way of taking the stress out of even that situation β taking inspiration from the means by […]
FOCUS Issue 5 2019 is available to view as an Ebook or to download in pdf format. Click here to download in pdf format.
Note: For the time being, Mercedes-Benz SA (MBSA) will only report aggregated sales data. The MBSA commercial vehicle market split volumes are estimates based on historical trends and forecasting techniques. Light Commercial Vehicles < 3 501 kg Total: 14 994 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles South Africa 29 Ford Motor Company 2 404 GWM 188 Hyundai Automotive SA 242 Isuzu Motors South Africa 1 607 JMC 34 Kia South Africa 118 Mahindra 341 Mazda South Africa 13 Mercedes-Benz SA β estimate 109 […]
WILL SHIERS, editor at the UKβs Commercial Motor, heads Down Under and discovers that the Aussies really are onto something with their crazy 52-metre, 120-tonne (or more!) road trains. “Emus explode in a colourful cloud of feathers,β explains the driver of a 53,5-m road train when we ask him what caused the bloody mess on the front of his bonneted Mack, but of course emus arenβt the main reason why every heavy truck in Australia is fitted with a bull […]
While it seems like only yesterday that Mitsubishi Motors South Africa launched its new Triton, GAVIN MYERS has just driven the latest version It was, in fact more than two years ago that the previous Triton made its local debut. Apparently 80 000 hours of development went into this latest model, which is a significantly revised Triton β sporting a bold new look and substantial revisions under the skin. Globally, Triton sales were up 10,8 percent in 2018, and itβs […]
A well-known name in the commercial vehicle tyre industry, Safetygrip has added to its portfolio by becoming the exclusive local importer of Pirelli commercial tyres From humble beginnings as a family business in 1997, Safetygrip has grown to be one of South Africaβs most trusted tyre retailers and service providers. Juan Venter, the companyβs current owner and son of its founder, says that the companyβs morals, which come from it being a family run business, ensure customers are provided with […]
βThereβs no need to reinvent the wheel,β some are often heard saying. In transport, though, the only wheels that donβt need (too much) reinventing are the ones touching the ground Innovation is an unmistakable buzzword of the 21st century. From boardroom debate to barroom banter, modern-day companies are continually striving for βinnovationβ in everything they do, every product they create, every service they sell. βMake changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or productsβ, is the way […]
A Scania truck with a V8 badge in its nose is legendary property among truckers β and for good reason Power, performance and prestige are three words that probably best sum up the Scania V8 engine, as the brand celebrates 50 years of its production. With a reputation for groundbreaking technology spanning decades, these premium engines are designed to be about so much more than pure power. With up to 373 kW (500 hp) and 2 400 Nm, these 16-litre […]
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