Industry News

JAC Motors’ N55 EV truck plugs into an electric future

JAC Motors’ N55 EV truck plugs into an electric future

The arrival of the first electric N-series truck on local shores marks the start of JAC Motors South Africa’s local electric vehicle programme. The newcomer to the local product range, the N55 EV, is a thoroughly tested electric vehicle from the JAC Motors stable with the latest EV technology on […]

Volvo Trucks invests R130 Million in new Durban dealership

Volvo Trucks invests R130 Million in new Durban dealership

Volvo Trucks South Africa has opened a new R130 million dealership facility in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, to support the growth of the brand’s vehicle parc in the region. The new facility is strategically located in the Riverhorse Valley Business Estate, which is easily accessible from the N2 highway, connecting it to […]

SVI Armoured Vehicles opens Cape Town office

SVI Armoured Vehicles opens Cape Town office

SVI Engineering, the specialist manufacturer of armoured products, has opened its second national office in Cape Town. The growth in the local armoured vehicle industry plus the need to support its current client base in the Western Cape were key considerations when the decision was made to expand to the […]

Engen Diesel Club shows truckers some love

Engen Diesel Club shows truckers some love

The Engen Diesel Club (EDC) is prioritising the needs of the trucking community this month by distributing hampers to long-haul drivers to maximize their comfort and safety whilst on the road. Living the ethos of #Engencares, the EDC has prioritised driver safety and wellness for the trucking community for decades. […]

FAW Trucks reaffirms its commitment to the Namibian market

FAW Trucks reaffirms its commitment to the Namibian market

For the past 27 years, FAW Trucks has been cultivating a solid reputation for providing products that are built in South Africa, Africa. Successfully serving markets across the continent from its hub in Coega, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) for a number of years, the commercial vehicle manufacturer has relaunched the brand […]

ILS Celebrates First Milestone in South Africa

ILS Celebrates First Milestone in South Africa

Though 2020 was an extremely challenging year for business, that didn’t stop founder and CEO of Innovative Solutions Group Arnoux Maré, from starting up a new business venture, Innovative Learning Solutions (ILS). In June 2020, the company established a new driver training centre in Boksburg East, Gauteng. The centre originally […]

Pick ‘n Pay and Fortress co-invest in a super distribution centre development

Pick ‘n Pay and Fortress co-invest in a super distribution centre development

Fortress REIT announced that their biggest logistics development to date was signed with Pick N Pay at their flagship premium-grade Eastport Logistics Park, close to ORT Airport in Gauteng. The leading supermarket chain confirmed the new development will cover 36 hectares of state-of-the-art infrastructure. Fortress will ultimately own 40% of […]