Features

Features

FOcus on transport and Logistics

Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.

August 7, 2019

Next chapter in efficient transport

As technology continuously improves transport processes, ensuring efficiency within the supply chain is the next step in reducing transport costs. MARISKA MORRIS reports Technology,...

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August 7, 2019

Caring for the first line of defence

Braking systems on commercial vehicles are, arguably, one of the most important components as they help prevent accidents. They are, however, under tremendous stress....

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August 7, 2019

Turning plastic into diesel

Global petroleum company BP has signed an agreement to buy diesel manufactured from plastic, highlighting the vital roles that innovation and technology play in...

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August 7, 2019

‘We are customer-focused’

There’s a new man at the helm of DAF. He comes into the company at a time that it is achieving record after record....

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August 7, 2019

Busworld 2019: bring it on!

Busworld 2019 is going to be sensational! It’s going to be jam-packed with buses, coaches and minibuses, featuring the very latest technology. Well, that...

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July 30, 2019

Appetite for destruction

Despite promises by government that it will resolve truck violence, terror continues to reign along the country’s main trade corridors. Local truck drivers fear...

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July 30, 2019

Mazda eschews the workhorse

In terms of Mazda’s new global strategy, the brand is committed to delivering premium-quality vehicles aimed at moving the needle for brand value. Among...

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July 8, 2019

Evolution of the bus body

Front and rear modules of modern buses are two of the most visible indicators of styling changes in the sector – but transformation has...

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July 4, 2019

Less waste with better transport

With food waste one of the biggest contributors to the global carbon footprint, transport operators might have the opportunity to help save the environment...

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July 3, 2019

India envisions an electric future by 2026

The Indian government has ambitious plans to electrify commercial road transport by 40 percent in less than a decade. However, there are still numerous...

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July 3, 2019

A light construction truck that’s no lightweight

The Iveco Stralis X-WAY is a light construction truck that offers best-in-class payload. JARLATH SWEENEY, from Fleet Magazine, tests it For operators of multi-axle...

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July 3, 2019

Maximum gain, minimum effort

With a pedigree bolstered by a string of victories in numerous truck competitions – including the 2017 International Truck of the Year contest –...

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