Features
Features
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.
Hydro power of a fuel-efficient kind
A locally developed hydraulic-hybrid propulsion system has been launched. It could change the way vehicles are powered in the future – those running internal...
Are additional lights a bright idea?
The increase in additional supplementary lighting on vehicles in South Africa has brought the legal implications of installing these into the spotlight. The Motor...
On time with FMCG
What are distributors doing to remain relevant in the highly competitive world of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)? Gareth Greathead finds out. FMCGs include everything...
Like a hot knife through butter
The science of aerodynamics is crucial in ensuring good economy and comfort from a truck. Needless to say, the application of it has evolved...
Celebrating what’s good
Often slated for being little more than an opportunity for government to meaninglessly toot its own horn, transport month does, however, stand as a...
Greener diesel-powered refrigerated transport
The global push for clean, environmentally friendly lifestyles has affected every industry including refrigerated transport. While green alternatives might not be affordable for all...
Face to face with Marcus Hörberg
GAVIN MYERS goes face to face with the new vice president of Volvo Group Southern Africa, Marcus Hörberg You’ve been with Volvo for more...
EXCLUSIVE! We speak to Iveco’s Pierre Lahutte!
The 2018 IAA was all about e-mobility and saving the planet. However, not all the solutions presented at the fair are ideal for Africa....
Face to face with Gianenrico Griffini!
We have launched an all-new series in FOCUS, entitled Face to Face, in which we interview captains of industry. This time around, CHARLEEN CLARKE...
Taking fleet management to the next level
Thanks to the rapid advancement of internet-enabled communication technology, the art of fleet management is evolving Fleet-management technology has evolved to become an integral...
A future for light commercial vehicles?
It is often up to the bakkie, van or light truck to make the difficult and time-sensitive last-mile delivery. MARISKA MORRIS asks whether innovations...
The toll of tolls
Taking a different look at finance – Gareth Greathead finds out more about options for future funding of road infrastructure, which may directly impact...