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Cascade showcases latest advancements at IFOY Test Days March 17, 2021 The International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Test Days are about to begin! They take place from March 24-26 in Dortmund, Germany (sadly, thanks to the pandemic, we cannot be there in person). But we will be joining the event virtually – and there’s going to be some great technology on display. For instance, Cascade Corporation, the global leader in forklift attachments, forks, accessories and related […]

I-Shift turns 20! March 17, 2021 The I-Shift intelligent automated manual transmission (AMT) from Volvo Trucks is turning 20! This innovation continues to be an important benchmark in the industry, thanks to its positive impact on fuel consumption, vehicle performance, safety and driver comfort. When I-Shift was first launched globally in 2001, Volvo Trucks confirmed its belief in a clutch-based transmission system as the most efficient design for automatic gear-changing.  Since then, more than one million trucks have been sold […]

Black beauty March 17, 2021 Isn’t this simply the most stunning truck? We simply had to share it with FOCUS readers! It’s been acquired by James Ward, the owner of H&C Haulage in the United Kingdom. He always places great emphasis on the technology onboard his new vehicles and, up to now, has opted for a somewhat discreet design on his Arocs four-axle trucks: inconspicuous white. But now, Ward has pulled out all the stops and ordered his latest Arocs […]

Meet Neo, a voice assistant for parcel deliveries March 17, 2021 Thanks to the pandemic, the courier and parcel delivery business is skyrocketing. But how do couriers and parcel delivery companies ensure that every single parcel reaches its destination on time? Enter Neo, a voice assistant for parcel deliveries. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and logistics firm Hermes are working on Neo together with the start-up Neohelden from Karlsruhe, Germany. The voice assistant is currently being trialled in a pilot scheme in […]

Cascade showcases latest advancements at IFOY Test Days March 17, 2021 Two South African truck drivers – Cornel van der Westhuizen from Grain Carriers and Cederic Matthyse from Darling Romery – have each won air tickets to Japan! This was announced during a virtual awards ceremony for the winners of the Extra Mile Challenge 2020 driving competitions on Tuesday, March 16. The UD Extra Mile Challenge started in 2015 and is a global driver competition. It tests both pre-inspection and […]

All-new DAF Trucks to hit the highways March 17, 2021 Distributed by Babcock in southern Africa, the latest DAF Trucks will soon be hitting South Africa’s highways as the highly anticipated DAF CF and XF series are launched into the market. Specifically engineered for local road conditions, the latest DAF trucks offer pure excellence in transport efficiency while setting new benchmarks for driver comfort and safety. Sporting a striking and polished new look, the new CF and XF series trucks […]

Fleetboard now standard on the Mercedes-Benz Truck range February 23, 2021 The Fleetboard telematics solution is now offered as a serial standard on the Actros range and selected Arocs models effective 1 January 2021. The market-leading telematics system boasts multiple benefits for Mercedes-Benz Truck customers, such as performance analysis and reports for vehicles and drivers, mapping and trip records, including accurate fuel consumption and maintenance management, as well as expert training and analysis.   Fleetboard Performance Analysis With their individual […]