SVI Engineering, leading specialist manufacturer of armoured products in South Africa, is excited to reveal the new SVI Gimbal Gunport, a patent-pending product designed specifically for armoured security vehicles. Officially unveiled at Securex South Africa 2026 – a show billed as Africa’s largest security exhibition and held annually at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg…

Over the weekend most parts of South Africa experienced their first significant rainfall of summer. As the first rain falls on the roads, drivers do not only experience the normal wet and slippery conditions of driving in rain but also need to contend with the lifting of the rubber and oil that collected on the…

Chery has made history in South Africa by successfully conducting Africa’s first real-world dual-vehicle collision test. On 20 August, two Tiggo 9 SUVs collided in a controlled 50% offset head-on crash while travelling at 50 km/h. The demonstration was designed to prove that the Tiggo 9 delivers world-class protection in one of the most dangerous…

Keeping DAF Trucks on the road earns Babcock the DAF Service Dealer Award Now entering its 10th year as southern Africa’s sole importer and distributor of DAF Trucks, Babcock’s Transport Solutions business continues to grow from strength to strength. Most recently, the business was presented the Sales Operations Best Service Dealer of the Year award…

As the sole supplier of DAF Trucks in southern Africa, Babcock has over the past nine years propelled the brand into a leading market position. An increase in demand for these reliable, robust and cost-effective trucks has seen sales of both new and used vehicles soar to record heights. Helping to meet this demand is…

Babcock International Group, sole importer and distributor of DAF Trucks in Southern Africa, has just completed an entrepreneurial deal with a relatively new entrant into the SA road freight market for ten long-distance haulage trucks. The brand new DAF XF105.460 units were delivered to Maxillaria Logistics’ Alberton premises in mid-May, and were immediately put onto…

FAW Trucks believe that having the right commercial vehicle solution for each specific need is key to getting the best value for money as well as ensuring road safety and efficiency. During their 29-year history in South Africa FAW Trucks have continually expanded their model range to the point where they now offer a variety…

2022 was a bumper year for FAW Trucks South Africa with a number of key achievements that saw the brand firmly stamp its authority on the South African commercial vehicle market. FAW remains committed to offering its customers high quality products, that are well suited to local conditions and users and come standard with high…

South Africa has one of the highest road death rates of any country in the world and the bulk of these deaths occur during the festive season. FAW Trucks believe that a little bit of prior planning and patience towards other road users can go along way in making our roads safer. FAW Trucks take…

Building on the unmistakable character of the seventh-generation Building on the unmistakable character of the seventh-generation Mustang GT, the Mustang GT Nite Pony pack introduces a series of blacked-out exterior details that give the legendary sports car an even more purposeful presence, while retaining the exhilarating performance, technology and driving dynamics that define Mustang GT….

The new Ford Tourneo Custom Kombi replaces the existing Ford Tourneo Trend LWB, and brings the latest generation of Ford’s passenger offering to customers who need a capable and comfortable vehicle for transporting people, whether for family, business, shuttle or fleet applications. At the heart of the new Tourneo Custom Kombi is a 2.0-litre SiT…

With the annual festive travel season approaching, Ford South Africa is launching its new “30 Days of Safety” education programme, an annual nationwide consumer awareness initiative designed to help motorists better understand and use the safety technologies available in modern vehicles. Despite encouraging progress in reducing road fatalities, South Africa’s roads remain among the country’s…

Mpho steps into the role following her successful tenure as Head of FUSO Sales, a position she held from August 2024 to March 2026. During this period, she played a key role in strengthening FUSO’s commercial performance, deepening customer and dealer relationships, and reinforcing a strong customer-centric approach across the Southern African market. In her…

At an exclusively hosted handover ceremony in Zimbabwe, FUSO Trucks and its authorised general distributor, ZIMOCO celebrated their newly-formed partnership with Baker’s Inn with a substantial delivery of 50 FUSO FE7-136 brand-new trucks. In line with the company’s vehicle replacement policy, the first 50 units handed over form part of the massive order of 250…

FUSO Trucks, a part of Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa has added four new models to its successful line-up and has facelifted five of its existing models with new significant and technologically advanced features. The new models are the FI12-170, the FJ18-280S (short wheelbase), the FJ18-280L (long wheelbase) and the FJ26-280. The four new…

We have yet to experience a breakdown SMSA Africa Logistics Group has added a further five Hino 300 diesel-electric hybrid trucks with van bodies to its fleet after a successful two year trial period with three of these fuel-saving trucks in its delivery fleet. “We have yet to experience a breakdown on these vehicles and…

Hino South Africa Many women in South Africa are now playing important roles in industries that were previously seen as part of a “man’s world”. Trucking is one of these and today women have roles in all aspects of this important contributor to people mobility and goods transport. Hino South Africa is one of those…

Hino South Africa will offer a special deal on 700-Series truck tractors at the Nampo Cape 2026 agricultural show, to be held in Bredasdorp from the 9th to 12th of September. This is considered the foremost agricultural exhibition and trade event in the Western Cape. The Hino 700 410 and 450 horsepower models will be…

Isuzu Motors South Africa will launch its N-Series Isuzu Motors South Africa will launch its Next Generation N-Series in November, bringing new technology and design updates to improve efficiency, safety, driver comfort, and operating value for commercial vehicle fleets. Built around Isuzu’s ‘With you, for the long run’ promise, the new N-Series focuses on fleet…

ISUZU Motors South Africa trucks have long been synonymous with longevity, durability, and reliability. For decades, the brand has celebrated the engineering excellence behind its vehicles. The machines that have become trusted business partners to customers across South Africa. ISUZU is now turning the spotlight onto the people behind the brand. The customers placed their…

GQEBERHA- Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has deployed additional ISUZU vehicles this week in support of Gift of the Givers’ ongoing humanitarian relief efforts aimed at assisting communities in Nelson Mandela Bay affected by the recent floods and storms, which have created challenging conditions and limited access to essential resources. The deployment includes two additional…

Twelve days of competition, five thousand timed kilometers of racing and more than fifty hours on full throttle onboard the trucks. That is a big picture of the last two weeks for the crews of PETRONAS Team De Rooy IVECO, that could not count with Gerard de Rooy in the line-up due to a back…

IVECO was crowned once again winner of the FIA European Truck Championship 2019, repeating its success at the 2018 edition. It has dominated the FIA European Truck Racing Championship 2019 with the Die Bullen von IVECO Team, which took the lead right from the first event in Misano and maintained its position throughout the season…

After its latest victory at the “De La Sarthe” circuit in Le Mans (France) and with one week until the final Grand Prix (6-7 October) in Jarama, Spain, IVECO can already lay claim to be the winner of the FIA European Truck Racing Championship 2018, following a dominant display throughout the whole season with a…

Through these long-distance drives and community outreach Seven7 Some journeys are measured in kilometres. Others are measured in the people you meet and the moments you carry with you long after the road ends. For JMC, the 2026 Seven7 Drive began with both. Since 2015, the Seven7 Drive NPO has conducted an annual cross-country journey…

Whether navigating the daily school run in supreme Built entirely from the ground up, the Grand Avenue doesn’t just enter the segment, it towers over the competition, offering an unprecedented blend of robust capability, premium comfort, and forward-thinking technology. Whether navigating the daily school run in supreme comfort, towing a heavy boat for a weekend…

The day was rooted in a simple yet profound goal: to ensure South Africa’s senior citizens feel seen, valued, and deeply cherished. To offer tangible support to both the residents and the facility, the team delivered personally curated care packages to every single resident. With the packages JMC South Africa dropped off a full month’s…

Joachim Drees, chairman of the Executive Board of Man Truck & Bus AG, and his board colleague Dr. Ulrich Dilling, responsible for production and logistics, handed over the first electric trucks of the type MAN eTGM at the Steyr production site at nine member companies of the Austrian Council for Sustainable Logistics (CNL). This also…

MAN Trucks SA, taking long-haul trucking to the next level Having notched up a string of fuel efficiency benchmarks since its release in Europe in 2008, the Euro 5 MAN TGX 26.540 6×4 BLS (XLX) EfficientLine truck-tractor now makes its official debut in southern Africa at a launch ceremony at MAN Truck SA ’s Pinetown…

60 MAN TGS 26.440 long-haul units have been added to the Imperial Cargo fleet.   Imperial Cargo has procured 60 MAN TGS 26.440 truck-tractors to service its line-haul operations in southern Africa. The new vehicles will join the 44 MAN TGS 26.440 units currently operating in the Imperial Cargo fleet, which now numbers a total of…

MBSA has invested R6 million to expand Kutlwanong NPC’s Promaths Programme in kuGompo, Eastern Cape.   The Promaths programme is designed to enhance learner achievement The Promaths programme is designed to enhance learner achievement in Mathematics and Physical Science across township schools, supporting selected Grade 10 and 11 learners from 18 feeder schools in the…

Mercedes-Benz is officially raising the standards of the compact luxury segment with the market introduction of the all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA 200. Arriving at authorised retailers on Friday, 12 June, the new CLA 200 offers more to customers in every single dimension, delivering significantly more space, more refinement, more comfort, more intelligence, and more efficiency compared…

Commenting on the introduction, Olaf Petersen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Daimler Truck Southern Africa, said: “Built on more than 130 years of trucking excellence, our new Base and Line Haul models represent the next step in making Mercedes‑Benz Trucks even more accessible and relevant to our customers. We have taken our proven…

Bob Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Ever Star Industries (Pty) Ltd, is highly excited about the company’s new venture starting this month. Ever Star Industries is broadening the Powerstar-branded range to include light and medium commercial vehicles from the Foton stable, including 3-ton, 5-ton and 7- to 8-ton vehicles. This follows a joint venture between…

Powerstar V3 is ready for any heavyweight bout. Just like a heavyweight boxer, the Powerstar V3  stands – waiting, concentrating, muscles taut and skin glistening with perspiration – its energy pulsating through its 26-ton body. The hulking mass is the V3 2642 6×4 premium long-haul truck tractor, the flagship product of Powerstar, a truck brand of…

Park Village Auctions is gearing up for a remarkable commercial vehicle sale this November. That’s the word from PVA’s Natashia Goosen who says that fleet managers typically welcome the chance to acquire affordable, reliable used vehicles stemming from genuine bank repossessions and liquidations. “All manners of logistics and earth-moving operators are in for a treat….

When I recently had a face-to-face interview with Scania South Africa’s newly-appointed Managing Director, Raimo Lehtiö, his soft-spoken approach on the one hand, but his firm stance on solutions and achievement on the other, reminded me of a gentle giant. “Just call me Raimo,” he said and so we proceeded. Raimo Lehtiö appears to characterise…

Scania South Africa’s aftermarket activities are in for some changes regarding its customer aftersales support systems Mark Erasmus, who was appointed Scania SA General Manager: Services at the beginning of August, aims to be ahead of the curve. He is highly motivated and passionately committed to meeting emerging trends in customers’ changing demands regarding aftersales…

Upcoming new model launches are expected continue Tata’s positive growth trajectory. Tata look forward to launching two new models in SA over the next year Tata are preparing to open their 47th dealership during the month of July.   Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles reached Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles reached a major single-month sales milestone when…

Key Tata Africa representatives will be available Tata Africa will showcase its latest range of next-generation commercial vehicles at this year’s NAMPO Harvest Day, among other light to extra heavy trucks in Bothaville from May 12-15, 2026 at the largest agricultural exhibit across the Southern Hemisphere. Visitors to Stand C18 can expect a strong line-up…

Kriel brings decades of experience in building market share to the Tata brand. A sustainable and profitable dealer network is key to sales success. Kriel believes that Tata represents a rare balance of global capability with deep purpose. My career has been shaped by the experience Johannesburg, South Africa — Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles South…

Officially opening its doors as a UD Trucks dealership on 1 October 2026, UD Trucks Komani brings together the strength of the UD Trucks brand with a business that has been firmly rooted in the local community for almost a century. The new dealership is operated by Jacksons, a well-established commercial vehicle business with a…

In response, UD Trucks Southern Africa is reinforcing its commitment to customers as a Total Transport Solutions Partner through Ultimate Dependability — a customer-centric approach that brings together dependable products, after-sales services, connected solutions and expert support to help customers keep their businesses moving throughout the lifecycle of their fleets. For transport operators, a dependable…

This commitment was brought to life Zwartkops Raceway – Safe, skilled and responsible driving is at the heart of efficient transport operations, and for UD Trucks, developing and recognising professional drivers is an important part of delivering on its promise of Ultimate Dependability. This commitment was brought to life at the 2026 UD Trucks Extra…

Biene became the first female to be appointed as the Chairperson and Managing Director at Volkswagen Group Africa in November 2022. The appointment was her second spell at VWGA following her tenure as the Head of Volkswagen Passenger Brand from October 2018 until August 2020 where she steered the Volkswagen brand to achieve record market…

8 million vehicles to date Kariega – For a third of the time there has been a Uitenhage (now Kariega), there has been Volkswagen in Uitenhage. The small industrial town, established in 1804, has also been home to Volkswagen for 75 years, during which time the brand has built their legacy within South Africa. The…

Volkswagen brings a completely redesigned second-generation compact SUV that combines expressive design, sophisticated technology and everyday versatility. Positioned between the Taigo and Tiguan, the new T-Roc strengthens Volkswagen’s T-SUV family, which includes the T-Cross, Taigo, Tiguan, Tayron and Touareg. The new model builds on the distinctive character that made the T-Roc a success while introducing…

Integration of electrification turbocharging and variable valve timing Two new Core derivatives open the plug-in hybrid range to more customers, and pricing remains unchanged from MY26. The T8 PHEV update represents one of the most significant improvements to Volvo’s plug-in hybrid system since the battery upgrade introduced in 2022. Central to the system is a…

Volvo Cars today launches its first ever long-range plug-in hybrids for the European and American markets, with an expected arrival in South Africa during the first half of 2027. Introducing new variants of the best-selling XC60 and XC90 SUVs. The new XC60, which also has a comprehensive design update, delivers class-leading electric range of up…

Continued commitment to serving Cape Town Volvo Cars Century City, a member of the Super Group Dealership family, is proud to announce its continued commitment to serving Cape Town with world-class facilities, electrified vehicles, and Volvo’s renowned safety innovations. As part of a broader strategy to strengthen its presence in South Africa, the dealership’s location…