As JAC Motors South Africa counts down to a full decade of operations in the country, it has reaffirmed its commitment to local economic development by investing more than R500 million in new premises within the Lanseria Smart City development. The investment will support the brand’s operations, which have grown […]
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South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains
South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at shop tills as well as petrol pumps. Motorists […]
Volvo Trucks electric range wins “International Truck of the Year 2027” award
Volvo Trucks has received the prestigious industry award for its full electric range. This is the company’s eighth win, and the second time Volvo FH Electric has won the International Truck of the Year, recognizing electric transport as a viable option for more applications than ever before. Offering a driving […]
Official launch of the National Truck Stop Framework (NTSF) at the N17 Truck Stop
MEC Thulasizwe Thomo joined the Minister of Transport,Ms. Barbara Creecy, for the official launch of the National Truck Stop Framework (NTSF) at the N17 Truck Stop. The NTSF outlines a roadmap for the planning, classification, investment, development and standardisation of truck stops across South Africa. The launch at the N17 […]
SAFLA and AMIE SA sign MoC to advance South Africa’s meat-trade logistics
The South African Freight and Logistics Association (SAFLA) and the Association of Meat Importers and Exporters of South Africa (AMIE SA) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to deepen collaboration on the logistics, port-operational and regulatory issues affecting South Africa’s meat trade. SAFLA and AMIE SA will use the […]
UD Trucks Southern Africa hosts its Annual Importer and Dealer Conference
UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA) brought together dealer principals, business leaders, and key stakeholders from across Southern Africa and the broader African continent for its Annual Importer and Dealer Conference 2026. Held at Sun City Resort from 3-4 June under the theme “Own the Future,” the conference reaffirmed the company’s […]
Ford South Africa announces new fleet partnership with AVBOB
The partnership currently comprises 25 Ford Ranger units and 20 Ford Tourneo Titanium X vehicles Through the Ford Pro™ Converter Programme, each vehicle in the AVBOB fleet has been meticulously transformed by Ford-approved convertors Each completed vehicle is also issued with a Homologation Certificate, ensuring full legal compliance in its […]
Tata Motors Showcases Its Widest Ever Commercial Vehicle Portfolio in Cape Town
Highlights breadth of platforms and next-generation technologies across diverse mobility applications Cape Town, South Africa, 22 May 2026: Tata Motors, one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, today showcased a portfolio of 11 vehicles at an event in Cape Town, South Africa, underscoring its engineering strength and technological capabilities. […]
Hino sales holding up despite turmoil in the global automotive industry
“Sales by Hino and the other Japanese truck manufacturers are showing more resilience than their European counterparts in a global automotive industry that is in greater turmoil now than ever in its 150-year history,” says Anton Falck, Vice President of Hino South Africa. He was speaking at a media briefing […]
Dealer Spotlight: Excellence, Innovation, and Trusted Partnerships in the Highveld
Situated in the heart of Mpumalanga’s Highveld, UD Trucks Ermelo stands as a benchmark for excellence in the commercial vehicle industry. As part of the ETTC Group network, the dealership combines decades of experience with a forward-thinking approach to deliver tailored transport solutions that support businesses across the region. A […]










