Features
Features
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.
Happy anniversary, Iveco SA!
Flair and passion, as only the Italians could do it, combined with some hands-on, local gees, have driven Iveco’s South African journey over the...
Renschler on a roll!
Andreas Renschler and Volkswagen Truck & Bus are really in the news! This has been a long time coming. So much was expected of...
eHighways – a real possibility
Electric vehicles (EVs) play an important part in reducing carbon emissions. However, with large, expensive battery packs, companies are scrambling to develop charging alternatives...
Different solutions for different needs
JARLATH SWEENEY, editor-in-chief of Irish magazine Fleet Transport, attended the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) conference on Powertrain Options for Commercial Vehicles, and found...
Demystifying warranties and service contracts
What happens with a vehicle’s warranty and service or maintenance contract when it is sold on? To begin with, it is important to distinguish...
Land reforms: a FOCUS on SA and Zim Agriculture
The agricultural sectors in South Africa and Zimbabwe are hot news items right now, but can South Africa learn from Zimbabwe’s mistakes, and how...
Excitement grows for Nampo 2018
Nampo Harvest Day 2018 is all set to be a knock-out show. Not a year goes by where the FOCUS team misses the annual...
Desert dancers!
The all-new Actros and Arocs will be launched in South Africa in May and September this year respectively. CHARLEEN CLARKE jetted to Dubai to...
All the van you’re likely to need
Not the tulips, canals and amazing architecture, nor the red lights and abundance of coffee shops and nightspots, could compare to the main reason...
Testing for a deadly disease
Long-distance truck drivers who engage in intercourse with female sex workers, operating along the main highways in South Africa, are vulnerable to contracting HIV/Aids....
From specialised to Leatherman trailers
GAVIN MYERS explores the transport of specialised, oversized and abnormal loads. In a world where trailers are designed to fulfil a dedicated role, it’s...
Save costs, invest in high-quality oils
Some suggest that there is a direct correlation between the cost of lubricants and overall truck maintenance costs. WILLIAM GEORGE explores the topic to...
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