Engineering News | Truck & Bus https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/page/truck-bus Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:28:05 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 Chinese imports will decimate local auto manufacturing industry – AA https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/chinese-imports-will-decimate-local-auto-manufacturing-industry-aa-2026-09-30 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:33:00 +0200 731249 1790780616 1790771580 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001302850_resized_aasabobbyramagwede20261022.jpeg Bobby Ramagwede 511 287 Neethling criticises Cape Town’s electricity pricing as Golden Arrow prepares to add another ... https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/neethling-criticises-cape-towns-electricity-pricing-as-golden-arrow-prepares-to-add-another-40-plus-electric-buses-2026-09-29 Irma Venter ELECTRO MOBILITY Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:26:00 +0200 731147 1790684878 1790684760 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001302518_resized_gabsgideonneethling20261022.jpeg Gideon Neethling 511 287 Clicks’ Cape Town distribution centre to operate 100% electric truck fleet by year-end https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/clicks-cape-town-distribution-centre-to-operate-100-electric-truck-fleet-by-year-end-2026-09-25 Irma Venter TRUCKS Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200 730098 1789972994 1790287200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Independent cross-country 4 000 km electric truck test kicks off https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/independent-cross-country-4000-km-electric-truck-test-kicks-off-2026-09-23 Irma Venter TRUCKS Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:01:00 +0200 730887 1790172165 1790164860 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001301594_resized_clickssanyevtrucks202621022.jpeg 511 287 Motus’ vehicle sales boosted by broadened Chinese, Indian portfolio https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/motus-vehicle-sales-boosted-by-broadened-chinese-indian-portfolio-2026-09-18 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200 729788 1789455682 1789682400 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 New-vehicle sales up 11.4% in August, exports drop by 11.9% https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/new-vehicle-sales-up-114-in-august-exports-drop-by-119-2026-09-18 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200 729785 1789455682 1789682400 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 FAW Trucks Southern Africa marks 25 000th locally assembled vehicle https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/faw-trucks-southern-africa-marks-25-000th-locally-assembled-vehicle-2026-09-09 Irma Venter TRUCKS Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:24:00 +0200 729782 1788956768 1788956640 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001298128_resized_faw25000thtruck20261022.jpeg Celebrating assembly of the 25 000th unit at the FAW plant 511 287 South African bus manufacturer aims to scale e-bus manufacturing, CKD electric chassis assembly https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/south-african-bus-manufacturer-aims-to-scale-e-bus-manufacturing-ckd-electric-chassis-assembly-2026-09-10 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRIC BUS Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:08:00 +0200 729180 1788937794 1788937680 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001297985_resized_1022rer.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/97326_2026-09-01_rer_849_gbcc.mp4232341806South African bus manufacturer aims to scale e-bus manufacturing, CKD electric chassis assembly South African bus manufacturer aims to scale e-bus manufacturing, CKD electric chassis assembly Clicks’ Cape Town distribution centre to operate 100% electric truck fleet by year-end https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/clicks-cape-town-distribution-centre-to-operate-100-electric-truck-fleet-by-year-end-2026-09-08 Irma Venter TRUCKS Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:39:00 +0200 729705 1788880529 1788871140 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001297864_resized_clickssanyevtrucks202621022.jpeg 511 287 Dr Mncane Mthunzi appointed naamsa CEO https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/dr-mncane-mthunzi-appointed-naamsa-ceo-2026-09-07 Schalk Burger EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0200 729630 1788792504 1788791100 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001297550_resized_untitled07september2026at164555.jpeg naamsa CEO Dr Mncane Mthunzi 511 287 Charge to double EV charging capacity on the N3 by year-end https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/charge-to-double-ev-charging-capacity-on-the-n3-by-year-end-2026-09-04 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200 728699 1788246791 1788472800 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 New-vehicle sales up 11.4% in August, exports drop by 11.9% https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/new-vehicle-sales-up-114-in-august-exports-drop-by-119-2026-09-03 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:59:00 +0200 729433 1788443085 1788440340 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001296948_resized_volkswagenpolovivoedition15tayrongolf8tcross202402marleny1022.jpeg 511 287 Motus’ vehicle sales boosted by broadened Chinese, Indian portfolio https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/motus-vehicle-sales-boosted-by-broadened-chinese-indian-portfolio-2026-09-02 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:13:00 +0200 729299 1788354874 1788351180 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001296582_resized_motusceoockertjansevanrensburg20261022.jpeg Ockert Janse van Rensburg 511 287 South African electric bus manufacturer sees rising demand amid high fuel costs https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/south-african-electric-bus-manufacturer-sees-rising-demand-amid-high-fuel-costs-2026-08-21 Sabrina Jardim BUSES Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:07:00 +0200 728499 1787548697 1787317620 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001294312_resized_gbcc1022.jpeg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/97209_2026-08-19_gbcc_facilities_online.mp4235440522Gauteng Bus and Coach Centre (GBCC) finance head Dirk van der Merwe discusses some of the company's highlights over the past six months Gauteng Bus and Coach Centre (GBCC) finance head Dirk van der Merwe discusses some of the company's highlights over the past six months July sees familiar pattern as new-vehicle sales soar while exports decline https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/july-sees-familiar-pattern-as-new-vehicle-sales-soar-exports-decline-2026-08-11 Irma Venter NEW-VEHICLE SALES Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200 727569 1787037550 1787263200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Tiger Brands adds 14 compressed natural gas trucks to its Albany bread distribution fleet https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/tiger-brands-adds-14-compressed-natural-gas-trucks-to-its-albany-bread-distribution-fleet-2026-08-04 Schalk Burger NATURAL GAS Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200 727150 1785853948 1785852060 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001290145_resized_tigerbrandsalbanycngtruckfleetjul261022.jpg The CNG delivery trucks 511 287 July sees familiar pattern as new-vehicle sales soar, exports decline https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/july-sees-familiar-pattern-as-new-vehicle-sales-soar-exports-decline-2026-08-04 Irma Venter NEW-VEHICLE SALES Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:38:00 +0200 727097 1785840055 1785839880 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001289973_resized_volkswagentayrongolf8tcross202402marleny1022.jpeg 511 287 MyCiTi’s first electric bus arrives in Cape Town, 37 more to follow https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/mycitis-first-electric-bus-arrives-in-cape-town-37-more-to-follow-2026-07-31 Irma Venter PUBLIC TRANSPORT Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 726220 1785221332 1785448800 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Volvo electric trucks surpass 250 000 km operations mark in SA https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/volvo-electric-trucks-surpass-250000-km-operations-mark-in-sa-2026-07-24 Irma Venter TRUCKS Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0200 726446 1784896029 1784895840 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001287859_resized_volvotrucksbev11022.jpeg Volvo's electric trucks operate across a number of sectors 511 287 New-vehicle market set to breach 600 000 units this year as June sales jump 15.3% https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/new-vehicle-market-set-to-breach-600000-units-this-year-as-june-sales-jump-by-153-2026-07-24 Irma Venter NEW-VEHICLE SALES Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 725718 1784616422 1784844000 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Precision-engineered fasteners boost efficiency https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/precision-engineered-fasteners-boost-efficiency-2026-07-10 Trent Roebeck Truck & Bus Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724189 1783408423 1783634400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280866_resized_fastenrightfastenersjune20261022.jpeg EFFECTIVE FASTENING Fastenright's range of stainless steel fasteners are ideal solutions for vehicle manufacturing, construction and various other industrial purposes 511 287 150 000th truck assembled at Daimler Truck’s KuGompo City plant https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/150-000th-truck-assembled-at-daimler-trucks-kugompo-city-plant-2026-07-10 Irma Venter TRUCKS Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724767 1783408428 1783634400 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 naamsa extols auto support programme’s benefits as it hits back at APDP critics https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/naamsa-extols-auto-support-programmes-benefits-as-it-hits-back-at-apdp-critics-2026-07-09 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:13:00 +0200 725344 1783682665 1783602780 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001284400_resized_fordsilvertonplantbodyshop202311022.jpg 511 287 MyCiTi’s first electric bus arrives in Cape Town; 37 more to follow https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/mycitis-first-electric-bus-arrives-in-cape-town-37-more-to-follow-2026-07-07 Irma Venter PUBLIC TRANSPORT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:19:00 +0200 725166 1783433147 1783430340 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283849_resized_coctmicitiebusandrobquintas202621022.jpeg Rob Quintas with the prototype e-bus 511 287 Chery takes ownership of the former Nissan plant; eyes 100 000-unit sales a year https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/chery-takes-ownership-of-the-former-nissan-plant-targets-second-spot-in-the-local-market-2026-07-06 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:55:00 +0200 725062 1783350026 1783338900 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283505_resized_cheryautomobilecompanychairpersonpresidentandfounderyintongyue20261022.jpeg Yin Tongyue 511 287 GridCars to deploy truck-charging infrastructure at three highway sites https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/gridcars-to-deploy-truck-charging-infrastructure-at-three-highway-sites-2026-07-03 Irma Venter MOBILITY Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724101 1783058502 1783029600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 New-vehicle market set to breach 600 000 units this year as June sales jump by 15.3% https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/new-vehicle-market-set-to-breach-600000-units-this-year-as-june-sales-jump-by-153-2026-07-02 Irma Venter NEW-VEHICLE SALES Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0200 724910 1783004369 1782998040 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283012_resized_toyotahilux202611022.jpeg The 2026 Toyota Hilux 511 287 AIDC announced as anchor tenant for the Alexandra Automotive Hub https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/aidc-announced-as-anchor-tenant-for-the-alexandra-automotive-hub-2026-06-29 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:37:00 +0200 724564 1782736933 1782736620 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001281986_resized_autoindalexandrahub20261022.jpeg The Alexandra Automotive Hub 511 287 150 000th truck assembled at Daimler Truck’s KuGompo City plant https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/150-000th-truck-assembled-at-daimler-trucks-kugompo-city-plant-2026-06-22 Irma Venter TRUCKS Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0200 724016 1782136316 1782132540 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280367_resized_dtsahandover150000thtruck20261022.jpeg The 150 000th truck leaves the assembly plant 511 287 GridCars to deploy truck-charging infrastructure at three highway sites https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/gridcars-to-deploy-truck-charging-infrastructure-at-three-highway-sites-2026-06-19 Irma Venter MOBILITY Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:03:00 +0200 723855 1781853898 1781852580 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279840_resized_gridcarsceowinstonejordaan20241022.jpeg Winstone Jordaan 511 287 May vehicle sales climb higher as new-energy segment also accelerates https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/new-vehicle-sales-continue-to-soar-in-may-new-energy-vehicle-sales-see-big-jump-2026-06-08 Irma Venter NEW-VEHICLE SALES Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723097 1781248179 1781820000 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 TruckStore’s newly launched West Rand facility offers greater flexibility, customer focus https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/truckstores-newly-launched-west-rand-facility-offers-greater-flexibility-customer-focus-2026-06-17 Creamer Media Reporter AUTOMOTIVE Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:07:00 +0200 723608 1781681213 1781680020 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279151_resized_rer1022.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96804_2026-06-10_rer_837_truckstore.mp4223544608TruckStore’s newly launched West Rand facility offers greater flexibility, customer focus TruckStore’s newly launched West Rand facility offers greater flexibility, customer focus Tata Africa gears up for launch of electric bus, small electric truck, and Xenon bakkie https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/tata-africa-gears-up-for-launch-of-electric-bus-small-electric-truck-and-xenon-bakkie-2026-06-12 Irma Venter COMMERCIAL VEHICLES Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722789 1780988425 1781215200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Clean record for Fidelity Services’ new-tech cash-in-transit vehicles https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/clean-record-for-fidelity-services-new-tech-cash-in-transit-vehicles-2026-06-12 Irma Venter LOGISTICS Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722788 1781242979 1781215200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Daimler Trucks launching four new products in Southern Africa https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/daimler-trucks-launching-four-new-products-in-southern-africa-2026-06-11 Tasneem Bulbulia AUTOMOTIVE Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:08:00 +0200 723402 1781245784 1781194080 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278535_resized_daimlertrucknew0626tasneembulbulia1022.jpeg 511 287 Fiat’s electric three-wheeler to hit SA market at the end of the year https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/fiats-electric-three-wheeler-to-hit-sa-market-at-the-end-of-the-year-2026-06-11 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:24:00 +0200 723379 1781186114 1781184240 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278462_resized_fiattris20261022.jpeg The Fiat Tris 511 287 Powerfleet and CTRLFleet highlight role of technology in transport sector https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/powerfleet-and-ctrlfleet-highlight-role-of-technology-in-transport-sector-2026-06-11 Mariaan Webb Truck & Bus Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200 723368 1781250122 1781172000 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278586_resized_20260611powerfleet.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96776_2026-06-11__powerfleet.mp4229725844Powerfleet Africa GM for Enterprise Africa and the Middle East Steven Sutherland and CTRLFleet cofounder and expansion and strategy lead for South Africa Renko Bergh speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Powerfleet Africa GM for Enterprise Africa and the Middle East Steven Sutherland and CTRLFleet cofounder and expansion and strategy lead for South Africa Renko Bergh speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Tontrac highlights integrated logistics and AI solutions at Transport Evolution Africa https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/tontrac-sees-opportunity-to-reduce-supply-chain-friction-through-integration-and-ai-2026-06-11 Mariaan Webb Truck & Bus Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200 723367 1781188592 1781168400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278503_resized_20260611tontrac.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96768_2026-06-11__tontrac.mp4202831987Tontrac System Analytics CEO William Butler speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about improving visibility across mining supply chains, reducing logistics friction through system integration and the untapped potential of agentic AI to drive efficiency and productivity. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson. Tontrac System Analytics CEO William Butler speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about improving visibility across mining supply chains, reducing logistics friction through system integration and the untapped potential of agentic AI to drive efficiency and productivity. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson. Bidvest Mobility partners showcase digital logistics solutions at Transport Evolution Africa https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/bidvest-mobility-partners-showcase-digital-logistics-solutions-at-transport-evolution-africa-2026-06-10 Mariaan Webb Truck & Bus Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200 723299 1781156094 1781083800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278202_resized_20260610zebratechnologies.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96761_2026-06-10_zebra_technologies.mp4249388149Zebra Technologies senior account manager Bianca Dalgarno and FarEye cofounder Gautam Kumar, whose companies are technology partners of Bidvest Mobility, speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about the role of digital solutions in transforming transport and logistics. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson. Zebra Technologies senior account manager Bianca Dalgarno and FarEye cofounder Gautam Kumar, whose companies are technology partners of Bidvest Mobility, speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about the role of digital solutions in transforming transport and logistics. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson.