Features
Features
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.
A different Tata
Tata Motors celebrated its 21st anniversary in South Africa this year and, in that time, the brand has grown and evolved to offer a...
Face to face with Raimo Lehtiö
Each month, we chat to one of the captains of industry about pressing issues. This month, CHARLEEN CLARKE goes face to face with Raimo...
When bigger really is better
The extra-heavy commercial vehicle (EHCV) segment is the backbone of the South African trucking industry. Gareth Greathead explores the dynamics of the segment According...
IAA 2018: driving tomorrow!
Much is always expected of the IAA and, once again, this year’s event did not fail to deliver. CHARLEEN CLARKE dashed from hall to...
Mercedes-Benz flies the SA flag at the IAA!
While the launch of the new Mercedes-Benz Actros and a concept van attracted the attention of international visitors at the IAA, it was the...
A death sentence for the automotive industry
The voluntary Automotive Code of Conduct allows unregulated parts to be fitted on vehicles, potentially compromising safety, without breaching the vehicle warranty at participating...
Cheap just doesn’t add up
Is expensive better, or cheap cheerful? When it comes to tyres, you have to be wary of your upfront costs to save down the...
Used and out of warranty – an acceptable risk?
Tough economic conditions, combined with the potential to save as much as 50 percent on the sale price of a new vehicle, means that...
Redefining vehicle fires
With higher levels of electrification being installed into modern vehicles, and with the increased use of alternative powerplants, fighting a vehicle fire needs to...
Conquering the globe with a Silk Road
Independent Chinese truck drivers are struggling despite growth in the gig economy, while the government plans to revive its ancient Silk Road trade route....
Tariffs must rise
The increasing cost of fuel, labour and input costs in the commuter-bus sector is not being satisfied by government subsidies or inflation on ticket...
BYD’s bold European expansion plans turn from dream to reality
In little more than five years, a battery and vehicle manufacturer from China has gone from nowhere to top-seller in the European electric-bus market. It’s now...
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