Contents
PG 1. The Phoenix Road safety celebrated!
PG 3. Sabat & QASA Three decades of partnership
PG 4. Brake Safety The danger of brake fade
PG 5. Scania Southern Africa Reaffirms Market Leadership A results-driven campaign revealing the real cost of choosing price over performance
PG 6. SpannerTorque Returns to Strong Applause MIWA builds on last year’ s Automechanika success with another highly praised showcase.
PG 8-9. Industry News Port of Gauteng launches its White Paper at the start of Transport Month, setting a clear strategic direction.
PG 10. Industry News Pricey logistics
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PG 11. Through the Looking Glass The unsung heroes of Armoured Vehicles
PG 12. Industry News Polygon- Launches Jaguar Land Rover’ s DOOH campaign in Kenya
PG 14. Industry Insight The currency that is influencing scale for small businesses
PG 15. Industry Insight Logistics with purpose: Empowering people and protecting the planet
PG 16-17. Industry Insight Thwarting cyber threats with Secureby-Design automobile solutions
PG 18. Industry Insight South Africa’ s new transport regulations
PG 20. Industry Insight
Understanding the Value of Earnings Per Kilometre in the Road Transport Sector
PG 24. Motoring News Ford Optimises Powertrain Line-Up for Ranger and Everest
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PG 26-27. Motoring News JAECOO J5 HEV to arrive in South Africa in 2026
PG 28-31. Motoring News PEUGEOT’ s Polygon concept time to shape the future of driving pleasure
PG 32. F1 Insight The hidden driver in modern F1
PG 33. Engen Xtreme The Zwartkops Raceway in Pretoria was alive with speed
PG 34. F1 History Two contrasting F1 Turbo Eras
PG 36-37. Motorsport News Dry Creek Rally- First WRC car drive
PG 38-39. Motorsport News TGRSA Dominate the Bushveld 400
PG 41. Last Writes Fun dad jokes
PG 42. Customer Care Trilogy Customer care
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