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FOcus on transport and Logistics

The articles, features, profiles and launches that deal exclusively with the local transport market place can be
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December 5, 2019

Ford partners with government

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has embarked on a public-private partnership with national, provincial and local government to facilitate the creation of...

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December 5, 2019

Refined Wildtrak roars ahead

Ford’s latest Ranger Wildtrak impresses with its features and refinement Sporting a number of engineering and cosmetic changes, Ford’s latest Ranger Wildtrak looks set...

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November 28, 2019

Atlantis Foundries wins prestigious award

Accolade indicates the company’s commitment to quality, consistency and sustainability Cape-based Atlantis Foundries recently won the prestigious Best Brownfield / Expansion Project Award at...

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November 28, 2019

Isuzu ups South African investment

The Japanese manufacturer confirms implementation of its next generation bakkie programme Isuzu Motors of Japan has confirmed that it will be investing R1,2 billion...

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November 28, 2019

The year ahead: Serco’s view

South Africa’s disappointing economic growth will remain a challenge in 2020 One of South Africa’s leading truck and trailer building companies, Serco, aims to...

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November 28, 2019

AA calls for speed in implementing new traffic law enforcement processes

Association says recommendations by the Traffic Law Enforcement Review Committee must be applied without delay The Automobile Association (AA) has lent its support to...

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November 13, 2019

Double deckers make a comeback

MAN introduces its stylish Lion’s City bus Some designs make a comeback for the sake of nostalgia – think music on vinyl – while...

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November 13, 2019

HCV Underwriting Managers teams up with Infiniti Insurance

New partnership aims to minimise cost for small truck fleets while comprehensively protecting the asset base While many economic indicators in South Africa are...

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November 13, 2019

New CEO at the helm at Fiat Chrysler SA

Long-term strategy planned to benefit the company’s brands locally Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has announced the appointment of Pierre Martin Bos as CEO for...

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November 13, 2019

Fleets buy down as economy struggles

Despite gains in the market in some commercial vehicle segments, tough trading months are set to persist, says Gert Swanepoel, managing director of UD...

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November 8, 2019

Quality foremost at AutoX

Having recently undergone a high-tech upgrade, South Africa’s AutoX battery plant continues to produce products that consistently outperform international standards Port Elizabeth-based battery manufacturer...

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November 8, 2019

Getting the money to buy that truck!

Obtaining vehicle finance in an economic downturn is often perceived to be difficult for transport operators – but is that really the case? To...

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