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 […]
Makes and models
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Powerful and fuel-efficient – meet Volvo’s future hydrogen truck
Volvo has begun on-road testing of heavy trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines. Volvo’s hydrogen solution is industry-leading, and the commercial launch is planned before 2030. Volvo’s hydrogen-powered trucks will have industry-leading performance. Volvo is taking another step towards net-zero CO2emissions transport by starting on-road trials of heavy trucks with […]
JAC Motors Helps South Africans Beat Rising Fuel Costs
With fuel prices rising, efficiency matters more than ever – and JAC Motors delivers. The recently launched T6 2.0L CTi single-cab further strengthens the brand’s fuel-efficient line-up, recording as little as 6.1 L/100 km in local testing. It joins the T8 (6.1 L/100 km) and T9 (6.2 L/100 km), both […]
Volvo Trucks Starts Euro 6 and FH Aero Assembly at Durban Plant
Volvo Trucks South Africa has announced that it has started the assembly of Euro 6 and FH Aero trucks at its facility in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. “Local assembly of Euro 6 and FH Aero trucks reinforces Volvo Trucks’ leadership in sustainable transport solutions, while continuing to support the development of the […]
ISUZU Trucks celebrates 13 years of market leadership
ISUZU Trucks has once again secured its position as South Africa’s number one brand in the combined Medium Commercial Vehicle (MCV) and Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV) segments, achieving an exceptional 13 consecutive years of market leadership. In a commercial vehicle market defined by intense competition, regulatory evolution and economic volatility, […]
Driving Further for Better: Confident Growth Through Global Volatility
Zwartkops Raceway, Gauteng – As economic pressures and market volatility continue to shape the transport industry, UD Trucks Southern Africa has demonstrated confident, stable growth-supported by disciplined execution, strong retail partnerships and a relentless focus on customer uptime. These themes came to life at the UD Trucks 2026 Media Engagement, […]










