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Afrirent acquires Busmark to expand its transport portfolio
9th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Fleet management services company Afrirent has acquired bus manufacturer Busmark as part of Busmark's exit from business rescue as a going concern. The transaction is part of Afrirent’s strategic... 


As SA’s auto makers struggle, there is ‘no choice’ but to hike tariffs on vehicle imports
6th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The South African government will have no choice but to impose antidumping duties on imported vehicles, says Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi. At the end of January,... 


A Sany truck recharging at Charge Wolmaransstad
Charge aims for mid-year completion of N3 EV charging stations
5th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Zero Carbon Charge (Charge) says it is on schedule to complete construction work on its two newest off-grid electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by June. The company believes the two additions –... 


MyCiTi will start deploying electric buses next year
Cape Town, UCT to roll out research project ahead of electric bus deployment
4th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town’s (CoCT’s) Urban Mobility Directorate, together with the University of Cape Town (UCT), is set to roll out a research project to test and better understand how electric buses... 


Despite poor Q4, air, rail and sea freight on the mend as road freight loses ground – Ctrack index
Despite poor Q4, air, rail and sea freight on the mend as road freight loses ground – Ctrack index
3rd February 2026 By: Irma Venter

After gains in seven of the nine months to September last year, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) lost momentum in the fourth quarter (Q4), ending the year at an index level of... 


January new-vehicle sales up by 7.5%; naamsa warns of increased protectionism in export markets
January new-vehicle sales up by 7.5%; naamsa warns of increased protectionism in export markets
2nd February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Total new-vehicle sales in January, at 50 073 units, increased by 3 479 units, or 7.5%, compared with January last year, reports naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. The industry body says the... 


Still at number one, Toyota sees growing sales, despite onslaught from China
30th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) last year retained its long-standing number-one position in the domestic new-vehicle market, with total sales of 148 124 units – a 15.1% jump from the 128 663 unit... 


The 2026 UD Quester
UD Trucks unveils upgraded 2026 Quester for South Africa
27th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Japanese vehicle manufacturer UD Trucks will introduce a new truck model to the South African market this year. The 2026 heavy-duty Quester is expected to be commercially available through the... 


SA's auto sector is facing increasing competition from imports
As SA’s auto makers struggle, there is ‘no choice’ but to hike tariffs on vehicle imports
27th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

The South African government will have no choice but to impose antidumping duties on imported vehicles, says Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi. Godlimpi on Tuesday... 


New-vehicle sales recover to above pre-pandemic levels, exports also in the green
23rd January 2026 By: Irma Venter

The new-vehicle market finally recovered to above 2019, pre-pandemic levels in 2025, says naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. South Africa’s new-vehicle market reached 536 612 units in 2019. 


Image of the Isuzu MVR-based bus
Isuzu Motors launches new commuter bus chassis for the local market
16th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

Isuzu Motors South Africa has launched the MVR bus chassis in South Africa, fitted with a Marcopolo Torino body. Designed as a dedicated commuter bus chassis, the local arm of the Japanese vehicle... 


An electric truck charging
CHARGE proves viable charging of electric trucks using offgrid solar
15th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) has successfully charged for the first time in South Africa an electric truck using fully offgrid solar-powered public charging at its Wolmaransstad site. This marks a... 


Toyota recalls 58 Hino 700 Series trucks for fuel pump housing – NCC
14th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Automotive manufacturer Toyota South Africa is recalling certain Hino 700 Series trucks, which were made available for sale from February 4 to November 9, 2025. The recall affects 58 trucks, says... 


GridCars welcomes new investor…and ultrafast charging
GridCars welcomes new investor…and ultrafast charging
13th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

Electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator GridCars has welcomed a new investor following Solareff’s departure late last year. The renewable-energy group sold its majority shareholding in... 


South Africa's bestselling vehicle in 2025 was the Toyota Hilux
Still at number one, Toyota sees growing sales, despite onslaught from China
12th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) last year retained its long-standing number-one position in the domestic new-vehicle market, with total sales of 148 124 units – a 15.1% jump from the 128 663... 


Image of AAAM CEO Victoria Backhaus-Jerling
AAAM sets eight goals for 2026 as it seeks ‘measurable outcomes’
9th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has set eight goals for the new year, says CEO Victoria Backhaus-Jerling. “As we enter 2026, we proudly declare this the year of... 


New-vehicle sales recover to above pre-pandemic levels; exports also in the green
New-vehicle sales recover to above pre-pandemic levels; exports also in the green
7th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

The 2025 new-vehicle market has finally recovered to above 2019 pre-pandemic levels, says naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. South Africa’s new-vehicle market reached 536 612 units in 2019. 


Motus cuts staff numbers at its retail division
Motus cuts staff numbers at its retail division
7th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

JSE-listed automotive group Motus has confirmed that it is cutting staff at its South African retail division. The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) says the vehicle importer and retailer... 


Brandon Cohen
Dealer body says there are green shoots in the SA economy, despite ongoing challenges
11th December 2025 By: Irma Venter

The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) says there are growing signs of gains being made in the South African economy, despite the fact that several structural challenges remain.... 


DSV acquires nine electric trucks from Volvo Trucks SA
DSV acquires nine electric trucks from Volvo Trucks SA
9th December 2025 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Trucks South Africa (SA) has delivered the first of nine new electric trucks to logistics group DSV. Three new Volvo FM 4x2 8-t electric trucks will be joining DSV’s fleet in support of its... 


Smart EV rolls out 50 electric bus chargers at Golden Arrow depot in Cape Town
5th December 2025 By: Irma Venter

Smart EV has wrapped up the installation of a high-capacity hub to charge Golden Arrow Bus Services’ (GABS’s) new BYD electric bus fleet at the transport company’s Arrowgate depot. Smart EV is a... 


New-vehicle sales up 12.5% in November, exports down 3.9%
New-vehicle sales up 12.5% in November, exports down 3.9%
1st December 2025 By: Irma Venter

November new-vehicle sales, at 54 896 units, jumped by 12.5% compared with the same month last year. naamsa | The Automotive Business Council said on Monday that South Africa’s domestic new car and... 


Daimler Truck enters second fuel-cell trial as it prepares for series production
Daimler Truck enters second fuel-cell trial as it prepares for series production
26th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

Following the initial customer trials of its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Trucks, Daimler Truck is now preparing its fuel-cell trucks for series production based on real-world customer requirements. This... 


Machinery that smooths the edges of the vacuum thermoformed components
Lightweight interiors boost efficiency
21st November 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Despite rising input costs and global trade uncertainty, there are opportunities in South Africa’s commercial vehicle sector for technologies that enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, says... 


A 23-seater Iveco vehicle
New 65-seater set to revive bus segment
21st November 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Demand among South African public transport operators and private people-carrier fleets is evolving as operators seek vehicles that are fuel efficient, reliable and cost-effective to maintain.... 


A bearing
OEM parts boost reliability in heavy-duty fleets
21st November 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

A distribution partnership – uniting global bearing and sealing technology leader SKF Vehicle Aftermarket components with engineering components distributor BMG – has been established to supply a... 


The Hino 700 truck on the open road
Sector shows resilience despite freight challenges
21st November 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s commercial vehicle industry continues to sustain vital transport capacity and logistics service amid sluggish economic growth, port congestion and freight load challenges, playing a... 


Paruk Group signs order for 100 electric  city buses from MAN South Africa
21st November 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Paruk Group has ordered 100 fully electric city buses from MAN Truck & Bus South Africa (MAN SA). This is the German mobility group’s largest e-bus order outside Europe to date. 


Volvo Trucks launches stop-start engine technology, and it’s coming to SA
Volvo Trucks launches stop-start engine technology, and it’s coming to SA
20th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Trucks has added engine stop-start functionality to its truck line-up. The Swedish truck maker says this is a world-first for the heavy-duty truck industry, in a move that promises to cut... 


An image of a Still equipment
A Square Forklift celebrates new partnership, facility
18th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industrial equipment rental, sales and service company A Square Forklift on November 14 held an event to commemorate a new partnership with forklifts, platform trucks, tractors and intralogistics... 


An image of Geordin Hill-Lewis at the new bus depots
Cape Town progresses infrastructure development projects
14th November 2025

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has completed the construction of two new MyCiTi bus depots on the corner of Spine road and Mew way between Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain and is progressing with its... 


The electric fleet at Golden Arrow
Smart EV rolls out 50 electric bus chargers at Golden Arrow depot
10th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

Smart EV has wrapped up the installation of a high-capacity hub to charge Golden Arrow Bus Services’ (GABS’s) new BYD electric bus fleet at the transport company’s Arrowgate depot. Smart EV is a... 


October new-vehicle sales at decade high
October new-vehicle sales at decade high
3rd November 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s new car and truck market notched up another stellar month in October as it recorded the highest monthly sales – 55 956 units – since March, 2015. Naamsa | The Automotive Business... 


Ipeleng Mabusela
Auto industry set to develop an EV-specific training qualification
31st October 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s automotive industry is developing an Electromobility Occupational Skills Programme, which will be a nationally recognised qualification designed to equip technicians with the skills... 


The R430-million depot project has been completed
Cape Town completes bus depot construction for new MyCiTi route
30th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has completed the construction of two new MyCiTi bus depots as part of the new south-east route expansion that will link Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain with Claremont... 


Jan Aichinger
Paruk Group signs order for 100 electric buses from MAN South Africa
29th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Paruk Group has ordered 100 fully electric city buses from MAN Truck & Bus South Africa (MAN SA). This is the German mobility group’s largest e-bus order outside Europe to date. 


EV lease company Everlectric expands to the Western Cape
24th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

Electric vehicle (EV) full maintenance lease business Everlectric has opened shop in Cape Town. Businesses can lease commercial EVs from the company, which will also provide the charging... 


September new-vehicle sales at ten-year high, exports up 32.9%
17th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales last month reached their highest level since September 2015, says naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. Sales were up 24.3%, to 54 700 units, compared with September last year. 


Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni RE project progressing, welcomed
Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni RE project progressing, welcomed
15th October 2025

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa in August visited Seriti Green’s flagship Ummbila Emoyeni renewable-energy project in Mpumalanga, welcoming progress being made and... 


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