Author:focus-on-transport
“Covid-19 will not stop us” December 16, 2020 2020 has been a challenging year for us all. However, Thomas Hilse, Iveco brand president, remains optimistic, as GIANENRICO GRIFFINI, president of the International Truck of the Year jury, discovers … How are you translating CNH Industrial’s Transform2Win strategy into reality? What are you implementing first? How is Iveco preparing for next year’s spin-off? The most important thing is that the strategy for the spin-off remains valid; nothing has changed despite the […]
Covid-19 in South America: many lessons learnt December 16, 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted on road transport in all corners of the globe. ALEJANDRA EFRON reports on the position in South America, where truck drivers have put their lives at risk in order to deliver essentials. Many countries in my region underwent elections in the last quarter of 2019, then changed president between December and January. But January and February are summer holidays so mid-March was the time to […]
MAN launches mobile coronavirus test vehicle December 16, 2020 MAN Truck & Bus has developed a unique, innovative diagnostic vehicle, which can deliver polymerise chain reaction (PCR) test results in under one hour. The rolling laboratory is based on the MAN TGE van. With a capability of more than 500 tests per vehicle and day, the rolling laboratory is perfectly suited to carrying out tests directly on-site if a potential infection is suspected in retirement homes, schools, companies or other […]
2021 International Truck of the Year is the MAN TGX! November 24, 2020 The new MAN TGX is the 2021 International Truck of the Year 2021! The award – undoubtedly the most prestigious in the commercial vehicle market – was announced on Monday, November 23, during a virtual prize-giving ceremony (an actual event was obviously made impossible thanks to Covid-19). Charleen Clarke, editorial director of FOCUS, represents South Africa on the jury. Gianenrico Griffini, president of the International Truck of […]
Covid 19: bus and coach manufacturers fight back! November 13, 2020 What are bus and coach manufacturers doing to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 to passengers being transported in their vehicles? Quite a bit, it seems … Daimler Buses – with its Mercedes-Benz and Setra brands – has long been passionate about safety. The air-conditioning systems fitted as standard in the company’s coaches, for instance, already protect against the risk of infection by ensuring rapid air exchange on-board. Gustav Tuschen, […]
Oil the (financial) wheels November 13, 2020 The importance of total cost of ownership (TCO) is well known – but what role do lubricants play in this equation? Certas Energy, one of the UK’s largest independent suppliers of fuel and lubricants, summarises it neatly: “Faced with increasing pressure to improve vehicle reliability, meet safety and emissions regulatory requirements – all while minimising operating costs to remain competitive – today’s transport operators have already turned to the TCO approach.” This method […]
The road to a data-driven future November 13, 2020 Is the heavy-duty trucking, freight and transport industry doing the right things to set itself on the road to a future which is economically, politically, technologically and environmentally sustainable? EMMANUEL MIGNOT, President and MD of Belgian Shell, says the answer is yes. But there’s a proviso… Over the last ten years, the sector has undergone tremendous change. Developments such as telematics and automated road-side payment infrastructure have greatly simplified fleet management. […]
Freeway gives fleet managers business analytics on a smartphone November 13, 2020 Freeway Fleet Systems has developed a mobile app to give fleet managers instant access, via their smartphones, to Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data on fleet maintenance and compliance. The development adds a useful business analytics insight to Freeway’s award-winning “fleet-in-your-pocket” app launched last year. “Even before the coronavirus crisis, managers wanted more mobility so they could work anytime from anywhere. Initially, our fleet-in-your pocket app was designed to […]
Mercedes-Benz offers free driver training November 13, 2020 The Department of Transport dedicated the month of October to create awareness of the importance of transport and the vital role it has in the economy. The theme for 2020 was “Together shaping the future of transport”, with a call from government for businesses to participate and provide safer, affordable, accessible and reliable transport. Mercedes-Benz Trucks has heeded the call by offering free driver training to 160 Mercedes-Benz Actros drivers. “There is […]
Light through the darkness November 13, 2020 The global automotive industry is experiencing unprecedented challenges, but e-commerce and connectivity will continue to drive the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market. Closer to home, things are also on the rise Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, “Global Light Commercial Vehicle Market Outlook, 2020”, finds that global sales of LCVs are projected to reach 9,49 million units in 2020, with pickups (or, if you prefer, bakkies) contributing 4,62 million units. The international consulting firm […]
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