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Commercial Vehicles

Commercial vehicles are motor vehicles designed and manufactured primarily for the transportation of goods or passengers for business purposes, rather than personal use. The category encompasses a wide range of vehicle types, including light delivery vans, medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, buses, minibuses and specialised vehicles such as refuse collectors, tankers and construction equipment. Commercial vehicles are distinguished from passenger cars by their load-carrying capacity, durability and design features tailored to industrial and logistics applications. The sector plays a critical role in global supply chains, enabling the movement of raw materials, finished products and people across urban and rural networks. In South Africa, commercial vehicle manufacturing and assembly is concentrated in hubs such as Gqeberha, where international brands including Isuzu maintain production facilities. The industry supports a broad ecosystem of component suppliers, body builders and aftermarket service providers. Demand for commercial vehicles is closely tied to economic activity, infrastructure investment and regulatory frameworks governing emissions, safety and vehicle standards. Technological advances in the sector include the adoption of telematics, fuel-efficient engines and the gradual introduction of electric and hybrid powertrains. Commercial vehicle sales and production volumes serve as key indicators of industrial health and logistics sector confidence.

Commercial Vehicles News


FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA Launches FRICOFIN LD 50, Advancing Next-Generation Coolant Technology for Local Fleets
1st June 2026

South Africa - FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA has announced the local introduction of FRICOFIN LD 50, a premium-performance, ready-mix coolant engineered to meet the increasingly complex thermal... 


Photo of Terence Creamer
Big and small pictures
29th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Much has been written in recent weeks about the geopolitical factors now driving the energy transition. Particular attention has been given to how the attack on Iran by the US and Israel, which... 


African Rainbow Minerals CEO Phillip Tobias.
Hydrogen mobility, platinum group metals highlighted in North West
22nd May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Hydrogen mobility and platinum group metals (PGMs) have been highlighted at North-West University (NWU) by the handing over of the mobile hydrogen refuelling and hydrogen generation system to... 


New-vehicle sales soar as exports fall for third straight month
22nd May 2026 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s new-vehicle market delivered its strongest April performance in 13 years, with domestic sales rising 13% year-on-year, to 47 979 units. According to data from naamsa | The Automotive... 


Foton SA Launches Foton Miler Lite, a New Code 8 LVC
Foton SA Launches Foton Miler Lite, a New Code 8 LVC
13th May 2026

Foton South Africa is showcasing South Africa’s biggest model range of light commercial vehicles at this year’s NAMPO Harvest Day, one of the largest agricultural exhibitions in the Southern... 


Volker Ebeling, Kei Nomura and Dr Manfred Schuckert are at the front, and at the back is Senator Dr Melanie Leonhard, president of the Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labour and Innovation in Hamburg
Heavy-hitters sign agreement to develop hydrogen supply chain from Japan to Europe
11th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

Daimler Truck, MB Energy and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have signed a joint development agreement (JDA) to establish a liquefied hydrogen supply chain to Europe via the Port of Hamburg. Under this... 


Toyota aims to join Daimler Truck, Volvo Group as equal shareholder in fuel-cell JV
8th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

Toyota Motor Corporation has signed a non-binding agreement with Daimler Truck and the Volvo Group to participate in their fuel-cell system joint venture (JV), cellcentric. The three companies... 


Record output for Isuzu’s SA unit
8th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) achieved a record vehicle production tally for the 2026 financial year, which ended on March 31. During the 12-month period, the vehicle assembler saw a 21%... 


South Africa’s first dedicated fleet charging network hits 18,884 sessions in Gauteng
South Africa’s first dedicated fleet charging network hits 18,884 sessions in Gauteng
6th May 2026

Aeversa and Valternative Energy launch WattSpot, a managed charging network built for commercial fleets, with more than 200 charge points planned nationally by 2027. WattSpot, a dedicated... 


Jendamark Automation’s catalytic converter shrinker machine integrates a 12-segment precision shrinking system, where SEW-EURODRIVE servo gear units and motion control software ensure each can is accurately reduced to predetermined dimensions based on mat weight and component tolerances
Jendamark catalyst shrinking technology leveraging SEW-EURODRIVE precision
6th May 2026

Innovative technology for ‘shrinking’ catalytic converters - designed and built in South Africa by Jendamark Automation for the global market - relies on the precision of SEW-EURODRIVE’s highly... 


An image of Foton's new range of bakkies and trucks
OEM promises sustainability, enhanced operationality
1st May 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Light commercial vehicle original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Foton affords small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access to electric vehicle (EV) options to mitigate the impact of high fuel... 


An image of STC's automotive oil pump
Vehicle oil pump heart of lubrication system
1st May 2026

Comprising a broad product offering of oil pumps, timing belt tensioners and idlers, timing chain kits and related components, wheel bearing kits, Micro-V belt tensioners and idlers, the Shimizu... 


An image of the attendees at the UD Trucks 2026 Media Engagement event
Firm sees stable growth despite economic pressures
1st May 2026

While economic pressures and market volatility continue to shape the South African transport industry, truck and truck components supplier UD Trucks Southern Africa has experienced relatively... 


New-vehicle sales up 17.3% in March, but April introduces new pressure, warns WesBank
24th April 2026 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s new-vehicle market delivered its strongest March since 2007, with domestic sales reaching 58 060 units. According to naamsa | the Automotive Business Council, this represents a 17.3%... 


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