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Toyota retained number one position in 2022 despite plant closure
11th January 2023 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has retained its number one position in the South African new-vehicle market in 2022, posting its forty-third straight year as the market leader. This comes... 


Hydrogen internal combustion engine vehicle shipments to hit 400 000 by 2040 – research group
Hydrogen internal combustion engine vehicle shipments to hit 400 000 by 2040 – research group
10th January 2023 By: Irma Venter

New research from UK-based Interact Analysis shows that hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles are in their infancy in terms of global rollout.  However, mass production is predicted to... 


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New-vehicle sales up 13.9% in 2022, exports up 17.9% – Naamsa
9th January 2023 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales in the domestic market increased by 13.9% in 2022 compared with 2021, says Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. This follows a 22.2% jump in 2021 compared with 2020. 


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Completion of Cape Town port interim truck staging area to improve traffic flow – TNPA
9th January 2023 By: Irma Venter

A new interim truck staging area (ITSA) at the Cape Town port, rolled out in two phases, is now fully operational, says the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). The facility, located alongside... 


Anglo’s fuel cell truck operating ‘akin to its diesel counterpart’
16th December 2022 By: Irma Venter

Anglo American’s big nuGen hydrogen-powered truck is currently functioning “akin in operation and cost to its diesel counterpart”, says Anglo American market development principal Fahmida Smith.... 


Shoprite starts testing its first fully electric truck
16th December 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Shoprite Group has started testing a Scania heavy-duty electric truck as part of its delivery fleet. Robin Jooste, 28, from Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, has been selected to drive the vehicle.  


Domestic car sales, exports accelerated for 11th consecutive month in November
16th December 2022 By: Irma Venter

Domestic new-vehicle sales in November recorded an eleventh consecutive month of year-on-year growth. Total sales increased by 18.2%, to 49 413 units, compared with the same month in 2021. 


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Volvo launches more electric trucks – also in South Africa
14th December 2022 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Trucks continues to expand its range of electric trucks with the launch of several new extra-heavy units, also available in South Africa. The Swedish manufacturer’s target is that half of its... 


10 000th unit rolls off assembly line at FAW Trucks’ Coega plant
9th December 2022 By: Irma Venter

The 10 000th truck assembled at FAW Trucks South Africa’s plant in Coega – a JH6 28.500FT, 6 x 4 AMT truck tractor – has rolled off the assembly line. This follows the start of assembly in 2014, in... 


Vehicle availability, tourism seen improving in 2023
9th December 2022 By: Irma Venter

Zeda will invest in the renewal of its fleet next year, with the group expecting the supply of new vehicles to stabilise in 2023, says CEO Ramasela Ganda. Zeda is a mobility specialist that... 


Policy certainty key to unlocking EV investments, says WesBank
9th December 2022 By: Irma Venter

“Capital investment in the local automotive industry, which includes the vehicle and asset finance houses, requires certainty in policy frameworks so that [the industry] can make long-term... 


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Anglo’s fuel-cell truck operating ‘akin to its diesel counterpart’
5th December 2022 By: Irma Venter

Anglo American’s big nuGen hydrogen-powered truck is currently functioning “akin in operation and cost to its diesel counterpart”, says Anglo American market development principal Fahmida Smith.... 


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Volvo Trucks delivers its first electric unit incorporating fossil-free steel
2nd December 2022 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Trucks has begun using fossil-free steel in its trucks, with the first electric vehicles incorporating fossil-free steel parts now being delivered to customers. “Our journey to net-zero... 


Vehicle sales, exports surge; Naamsa NEV document ready for December release
Vehicle sales, exports surge; Naamsa NEV document ready for December release
1st December 2022 By: Irma Venter

Domestic new-vehicle sales in November recorded an eleventh consecutive month of year-on-year growth. Total sales increased by 18.2%, to 49 413 units, compared with the same month last year. 


Image of Truck driver Robin Jooste receiving the keys to the Shoprite Group’s first electric truck from CEO Pieter Engelbrecht
Shoprite starts testing its first fully electric truck
29th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Shoprite Group has started testing a Scania heavy-duty electric truck as part of its delivery fleet. Robin Jooste, 28, from Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, has been selected to drive the vehicle.  


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New-vehicle availability, tourism expected to recover in 2023 – Zeda CEO
28th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

Zeda will invest in the renewal of its fleet next year, with the group expecting the supply of new vehicles to stabilise in 2023, says CEO Ramasela Ganda. Zeda is a mobility specialist that... 


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Hydrogen engine paves way for net-zero targets
25th November 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Power technology provider Cummins released its zero-carbon hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) concept truck, powered by the B6.7H hydrogen engine, at this year’s International Automobile... 


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Company invests in ‘state-of-the-art’ factory
25th November 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA), part of global tyre and rubber company Sumitomo Rubber Industries, has invested more than R2.1-billion in a “state-of-the-art”, purpose-built 180 000 m2 truck,... 


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Company produces first local EV truck
25th November 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Electric vehicle (EV) solutions provider Applied Electric Vehicle Energy Reticulation Systems Africa (Aeversa) subsidiary Iron Energy is nearing the completion of the first locally assembled 8 t... 


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Company strives for sustainability
25th November 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Local tyre manufacturer Bridgestone South Africa is working to decarbonise its energy sources and reduce its manufacturing carbon footprint by 50% by 2027. “We use raw materials that are produced... 


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Saboa embarks on training initiative
25th November 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African Bus Operators Association (Saboa) has endorsed the training and development of 28 female bus and truck drivers. This is in collaboration with Clarendon Transport Underwriting... 


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FAW’s 10 000th truck rolls off the assembly line, production set to jump - CEO
24th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

The 10 000th truck assembled at FAW Trucks South Africa’s plant in Coega has rolled off the assembly line – a JH6 28.500FT, 6x4 AMT truck tractor. This follows the start of assembly in 2014, in an... 


New-vehicle sales, production rose in the third quarter
18th November 2022 By: Donna Slater

Despite adverse economic disruptions and recovery efforts from severe flooding in KwaZulu-Natal in the second quarter of the year, new-vehicle sales increased by 16.9% year-on-year and 17.6%... 


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Hyundai rolls out solar project at head office, Gauteng dealerships
18th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

A steady roll-out of renewable energy projects has seen Hyundai Automotive South Africa (HASA) run its head office and several of its Gauteng dealerships on solar power when loadshedding kicks in.... 


New-vehicle sales, exports accelerated in October
18th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

Domestic new-vehicle sales in October increased by 11.4%, to 45 966 units, compared with the same month last year. The new-passenger-car market reached 30 597 units in October – a 10.4% jump on the... 


Enviro Automotive to launch electric panel van, with bakkie, truck, car to follow
18th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

Enviro Automotive is set to launch its first battery electric panel van in the local market – the DFSK EC35. Enviro Automotive is the importer and distributor of Chinese-made DFSK electric vehicles... 


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Auto industry’s supply woes unlikely to be resolved in 2023 – VW's Schäfer
14th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

It seems unlikely that the supply-chain issues in the global automotive industry will be resolved in the next year, says Volkswagen passenger car brands global CEO and former Volkswagen South... 


Volvo Trucks SA plant starts Euro 5 assembly
11th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Trucks South Africa (SA) has started assembly of Euro 5 specification trucks at its plant in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Euro 5 truck variants have been available in South Africa since 2012, but... 


AIDC-EC enters into global partnerships to make auto sector more competitive
11th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) has entered into partnerships with the Automotive Component Manufacturing Association of India (ACMA) and the Japan International... 


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EV switch needs certainty, policy framework – WesBank
10th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

“Capital investment in the local automotive industry, which includes the vehicle and asset finance houses, require certainty in policy frameworks so that [the industry] can make long-term... 


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Bridgestone expands locally produced range with new bus, truck tyres
8th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

Bridgestone Southern Africa says that its Firestone FD833 and FS833 truck and bus radial tyres that were previously imported, are now fully manufactured at its plant in Brits, in the North West.... 


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Standard Bank starts to roll out digital taxi payment app
8th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

Standard Bank is starting to roll out a digital taxi payment app that it believes will relieve the stress of having the right cash on hand for a minibus taxi trip. The app is also set to assist... 


Fuso’s new electric eCanter unveiled, first test units to arrive in SA next year
4th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has unveiled its next-generation all-electric light-duty eCanter truck. Since its launch in 2017 as the first series-produced truck of its kind in... 


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Is the used-car market bubble about to burst, asks AutoTrader CEO
3rd November 2022 By: Irma Venter

The used-car market has flourished in recent years, says digital vehicle marketplace AutoTrader. “Comparing AutoTrader trading data between the first quarter and third quarter this year, to the... 


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SAVRALA votes Isuzu best manufacturer
3rd November 2022 By: Irma Venter

Isuzu has walked away with top honours in the Southern African Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association’s (SAVRALA’s) Manufacturer Of The Year (MOTY) awards. Now in its twenty-seventh year, the MOTY... 


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October new-vehicle sales up 11.4%; exports jump by 16.1%
1st November 2022 By: Irma Venter

Domestic new-vehicle sales in October increased by 11.4%, to 45 966 units, compared with the same month last year. The new-passenger-car market reached 30 597 units in October – a 10.4% jump on the... 


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