Category:Featured Issue 2 2018

March 19, 2018

Powerstar Genuine Parts: wherever, whenever

With three major parts centres and a distribution network across southern Africa, Ever Star Industries ensures all its customers have original parts delivered when...

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February 28, 2018

A team to dominate Africa

A general force to be reckoned with, Team De Rooy Iveco once again proved its might in the toughest rally races on the planet....

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February 27, 2018

Drink coffee, power a bus

A London-based enterprise is turning coffee grinds into fuel to power up London buses. WILLIAM GEORGE looks at this initiative, other alternatives and the...

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February 27, 2018

Back to the basics of transporting petrochemicals

Covering the basics is always the most important aspect of approaching any big task, and hauling dangerous petrochemicals across a country or continent is...

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February 27, 2018

Can it carry the load?

The maintenance of a vehicle will differ depending on its application, age and condition. However, there are some basics that apply to all vehicles....

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February 27, 2018

Repair, replace or refund

WILLIAM GEORGE explores how the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) protects buyers of used vehicles and what they should look out for when purchasing a...

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February 27, 2018

A closer FOCUS on Trailers

The new and used vehicle market experienced various fluctuations in sales figures in 2017. Nkosini Ngwenya investigates how these may have impacted the trailer...

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February 26, 2018

Filter down to effective filtration

Filters are often replaced with cheaper alternatives. However, when it comes to your vehicle’s filters – cheaper definitely doesn’t equal cheerful. Just how many...

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February 26, 2018

People and places behind UD Trucks

UD Trucks Southern Africa has invested R30 million in upgrades to its assembly plant in Rosslyn. FOCUS had the opportunity to get an inside...

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February 26, 2018

PPC Slurry increases its Scania Mining Fleet

Scania South Africa recently hosted a handover ceremony at the PPC Slurry site in Mafikeng, North West Province. This partnership between Scania and PPC...

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