Author:focus-on-transport

Low fuel consumption makes Kia K2500 a winner July 13, 2023 The Kia K2500 is perhaps less well-known than its more powerful sibling, the K2700. After driving one, however, COLIN WINDELL says there seems to be little to quibble about in terms of ability and efficiency. Our test unit came with a neatly fitted refrigerator unit and, although it was never quite loaded to its 1,000kg capacity, it was aimed at a few severe hills on the test route to […]

Could eFuels be the future? July 10, 2023 Synthetic fuels can potentially run almost CO₂-neutral internal combustion engines. They should, however, be produced with renewable energy, writes HEIKE HIENTZSCH. From a global perspective we are rich in energy, thanks to the inexhaustible resources of the sun and wind. On a local level this is not necessarily the case, as regions with limited wind and sun may struggle to cover even a small amount of their energy requirements from these sources. […]

Kia K2700: a versatile performer June 30, 2023 The Kia K2700 is one of the only light commercial vehicles in South Africa with an unlimited kilometre warranty, an attribute that gives businesses real peace of mind. But what’s it like to drive on a daily basis? FOCUS journalist CLARE PETRA MATTHES put it to the test. My first thought on taking delivery of the K2700 was: “Can this really be a light commercial vehicle?” It was fitted with a huge […]

Safeguard assets and drivers with effective driver management May 29, 2023 Every month, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index notes the ongoing decline of South Africa’s rail network, with the road freight sector being forced to pick up the slack. While this growth in the road freight sector is welcome, it naturally results in more trucks on the road, more strain on the road network, and ultimately more dangerous roads. The recent Easter holiday accident rate once again highlighted just […]

Triasa to tackle trash tyres  June 12, 2023 There are currently no up-to-date statistics regarding waste tyre accumulation in South Africa. The Waste Bureau took over waste tyre distribution management following the demise of the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (Redisa). According to the bureau, South Africa generated approximately 300,000 tonnes of waste tyre material in 2018/19. The launch of the Tyre Recycling Industry Association of South Africa (Triasa), the country’s first independent industry body, comes at […]