Features
Features
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.
Home away from home
Comfort can have a big impact on driver behaviour – the greatest factor impacting fuel consumption. MARISKA MORRIS investigates the importance of in-cab ergonomics...
Getting agricultural with trailers
When it comes to trailers, the agricultural market is both general and specialised at the same time… While certain everyday units – such as...
Come learn to farm clever
Nampo 2019 is set to be the biggest – ever! No matter the current political or economic climate, drought or other adversarial considerations –...
Paving the way to smarter farming
LIANA SHAW explores how vehicle manufacturers and service providers are enhancing and adapting their service offerings to this important market segment The primary agricultural...
Placing an emphasis on inspection
GAVIN MYERS sat down with Garth Johnson, CEO of Dekra Automotive South Africa, to find out how commercial vehicle and fleet operators can better...
Just try to not notice this van…
The third-generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has arrived in South Africa and, by all accounts, it looks set to redefine the large-van segment. GAVIN MYERS sampled...
Celebrating the V8
A Scania truck with a V8 badge in its nose is legendary property among truckers – and for good reason Power, performance and prestige...
Air suspension – an industry standard
In order to provide comfort and control for the driver, while preventing damage to cargo and the vehicle, manufacturers design vehicles with suspension. GARETH...
Natural gas – a cheaper alternative to diesel?
April saw the highest fuel price hikes yet, as South African motorists were compelled to absorb sharp increases in the price of both petrol...
Face to face with Hino’s Yoshio Shimo
Hino has announced a comprehensive plan to meet the objectives of its vision for 2025 and beyond. We went face to face with Yoshio...
Face to face with Isuzu’s Michael Sacke
Isuzu Motors South Africa has turned one! What has transpired in its first year of operation? Was it a challenging time? In order to...
LCV segment under change
It is believed that sales of light commercial vehicles will increase in the coming years. GARETH GREATHEAD finds out why this is so and...
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