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“Many envious eyes were directed towards us as we motored along the challenging route,” writes JARLATH SWEENEY, editor of Ireland’s Fleet Magazine, about a very special, customised Ford Transit. Hidden within the scenic valleys of South Wales is a growing, relatively new startup company that is gaining strength in terms of reputation and sales by customising Ford commercial vehicles. But what happens at Mamhilad Park Estate near Pontypool under the MS-RT banner is not bespoke customisation on behalf of clients. […]
More than 630 delegates descended on the council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) International Convention Centre during July for the 37th annual Southern African Transport Conference. GAVIN MYERS was one of them Choosing between the dozens of sessions that were offered during the four-day conference was a tough task. Academics and industry thought leaders from all sectors related to transport provided delegates with much food for thought. The conference kicked off with a welcome by Kenny Kistan, chairman of […]
An all-new coach, based on award-winning design and technology, has been released onto the South African market. Meet the Irizar i6S Plus. Safety, comfort, design and technology are the four hallmarks of every Irizar vehicle, and the new i6S Plus is no exception. As Irizar Southern Africa’s top-of-the-range vehicle, the i6S Plus arrives on local shores after being launched in Europe during 2017. (Its four defining hallmarks led it to be the Spanish Coach of the Year.) Suitable for luxury […]
Volvo Bus Southern Africa has partnered with MCV to manufacture luxury and semi-luxury coaches, which were showcased at the 2018 Southern African Bus Operators Association (Saboa) Conference. FOCUS chatted to Volvo about its first vehicle in the semi-luxury sector with MCV Volvo Bus Southern Africa showcased a variety of its services and products at the 2018 Saboa Conference; including its B9R and B11R chassis with the MCV and Predator bodywork. Marius Botha, director of Bus South Africa at Volvo Group […]
MAN Automotive South Africa launched two new product offerings for the bus sector at the 2018 Southern African Bus Operators Association (Saboa) Conference and it did not disappoint. It showcased elegant vehicles that will make everyone want to use public transport. There are very few opportunities in South Africa for bus manufactures to showcase their product offerings. Saboa is the perfect platform – and MAN knows this. Philip Kalil-Zackey, head of bus sales at MAN Automotive South Africa said: “We […]
The proudly South African commercial vehicle manufacturer had its luxury MCV 600 and semi-luxury MCV S140N on display at the 2018 Southern African Bus Operators Association (Saboa) Conference to showcase its new range. The Saboa Conference gave MCV the opportunity to see what its competitors are up to and meet with clients. This was especially important, as the manufacturer launched two new buses, which its clients had not yet seen. Awny Sadek, GM of MCV, said: “MCV is a Saboa […]
The annual Southern African Bus Operators Association (Saboa) Conference highlighted some key concerns for the industry in the coming years – from wage negotiations to global tariff wars. FOCUS investigated. The 2018 Saboa Conference was held on July 18 and 19 at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) International Conference Centre in Pretoria. Discussions ranged from updates on legislation and expectations for the economic year ahead to business advice for small operators. Jackie Walters, professor and head of […]
FOCUS Issue 8 2018 is available to view as an Ebook or to download in pdf format. Click here to download in pdf format.
At the end of August, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will show the world its version of motorhome luxury with the premiere of its Grand California at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, Germany. This entirely new motorhome is based on the Crafter, but has a large sleeping area, bathroom, kitchen and eating area in the rear. Although not available locally, the California T6 is popular in the United States and the Grand California will appeal to those looking for something bigger. First […]
Over the past few years cement producers have had to focus on improving operational efficiency to ensure their survival in a tight economy that has brought many large, state-driven civil-engineering infrastructure projects, as well as private-sector property developments, to a halt. Challenges facing the cement industry In 2017, installed cement production capacity in South Africa stood at 20-million tonnes, versus a local demand of about 13-million tonnes. This dire situation has been aggravated by the flooding of the South African […]
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