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Volvo Trucks launches four new heavy-duty trucks
Volvo Trucks has introduced four new heavy-duty trucks, which will come to South Africa in the fourth quarter of this year. The trucks have...
Golden moment!
Recently, I travelled to the Spanish port city of Bilbao. The reason for my trip? The global debut of MAN’s new truck generation –...
Ford invades Europe!
We have been watching the progress of Ford Trucks with great interest. Back in July 2018, we met with the company, and heard all...
Amarok wins Pick-up Truck of the Year
The Volkswagen Amarok has retained its title as Best Pick-up Truck at the What Car? Awards 2020. The winning model, the Amarok Trendline 3.0-litre...
Iveco and Nikola launch Tre
Iveco, FPT Industrial and Nikola have unveiled the prototype of the remarkable Nikola Tre, the first vehicle resulting from the joint venture between CNH...
Born in the USA!
The second North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show recently took place in Atlanta, and we had the opportunity to check out the wares of...
Traton Innovation Day: lights, camera, action!
Last month, we mentioned that we would be attending the Traton Innovation Day at Scania’s headquarters in Södertälje, Sweden. We were promised a host...
Traton focuses on innovation
As you read this issue of FOCUS, we will be in Sweden, attending the first-ever Traton Innovation Day (we’re hoping that the company will...
Hyundai launches electric scooter
The Hyundai Motor Group has developed a new prototype electric scooter with rear-wheel drive, a highly capable lithium battery and stylish front and rear...
F-Max is Russia’s Truck of the Year!
Following its International Truck of the Year (ITOY) 2019 success, the has now won the Truck of the Year award in Russia. The winner...
Iveco launches S-Way
The long-awaited successor to the Stralis, the S-Way, has been launched in Europe. The new S-Way features a new cab boasting a driver-centric design. It...
Sprinter is best large van
The ever-popular Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has scooped yet another award: Large Van of the Year by Company Van Today. “The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has long been...