Transportation News
Truck Test is back!
Momentum is building for Truck Test 2026 as leading manufacturers and industry partners confirm their participation, setting the stage for what promises to be the most comprehensive and competitive truck evaluation yet.
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AMAN targets diesel bills with new generation fuel-efficient trucks
Diesel remains one of the largest operating costs for South African transport operators. Against this backdrop, MAN Truck & Bus South Africa’s launch of its next-generation D26 Efficiency engine platform comes as welcome news for the industry, with fuel savings of up to 6% now up for grabs. For fleets running multiple long-haul trucks, these efficiency gains could translate into savings of hundreds of thousands of rand each year.
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Transport and logistics to the fore in 2026!
South Africa’s transport and logistics sector rarely commands front-page attention. Yet in 2026 it has become one of the country’s most strategically significant sectors, quietly underpinning mining growth, regional trade and economic recovery.
Driven: the new eActros 400
Molsheim in eastern France isn't a place you'd immediately associate with heavy trucks – its reputation leans more toward fine wine and Bugatti hypercars. But the historic town has also been home to a Mercedes-Benz Trucks factory since 1967. And that’s exactly where we headed to drive the company’s latest electric truck, the new eActros 400.
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Isuzu Trucks celebrates 13 years on top!
Isuzu Trucks has maintained its standing as the leading brand in South Africa’s commercial transport sector, securing the top position in the combined medium commercial vehicle (MCV) and heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) segments for a 13th consecutive year.
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Hino’s Dakar legacy: durability proven on the world’s toughest stage
When the 2026 Dakar Rally concluded in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia on 17 January, Hino quietly achieved something no other Asian truck manufacturer can claim. By reaching the finish once again, the brand recorded its 34th consecutive Dakar finish, an extraordinary demonstration of durability, reliability and engineering consistency in what is widely regarded as the toughest motorsport event in the world.
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UD Trucks demonstrates tenacity in tough times
Times in transport are tough. Input costs are rising, fuel prices remain volatile and operators continue to face pressure from ageing and inconsistent infrastructure. Against this backdrop, UD Trucks Southern Africa continues to perform while providing ongoing customer support and focusing on uptime.
Driven: the 2025 DAF XDC 410 FAD 8x4 tipper
During the recent Road Transport Expo in England (branded as RTX), we had the opportunity to hop behind the wheel of the new DAF XDC 410 FAD 8x4 tipper – and we discovered that it offers a level of refinement that would have been unthinkable in this class a decade ago.
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Is this the moment the Ranger finally becomes South Africa’s number one?
For more than a decade, South Africa’s bakkie battleground has had a predictable ending: Toyota Hilux on the top step, Ford Ranger in second place. Local buyers are famously loyal, and the Hilux has long worn the crown as the nation’s best-selling bakkie. Yet on the global stage, the script has changed completely – because the Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) has just been named the best bakkie in the world.
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New year, new benchmarks: These trucks are setting the standard in 2026
With the new year underway, attention is already turning to the trucks shaping 2026. Leading that list are the DAF XD Electric and XF Electric, recently awarded the 2026 International Truck of the Year.Meet the team
Ané AlbertseJournalistChad LückhoffJournalistLawrence MinnieJournalistRyno FourieJournalistSean NurseJournalistTayedza MbiriJournalistView all
Ané AlbertseJournalistChad LückhoffJournalistLawrence MinnieJournalistRyno FourieJournalistSean NurseJournalistTayedza MbiriJournalistView all