Salvador Caetano Auto South Africa to distribute JMC vehicles

Salvador Caetano Auto South Africa, a subsidiary of the global Salvador Caetano Group, has partnered with Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC). Here are some of the new JMC models headed to local shores.

Sean Nurse

25 Jul 2025 · 11:49Automotive News3 min read

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This collaboration allows Salvador Caetano to have offerings in the commercial vehicle sector. This alliance is hoped to increase JMC's presence in the South African market, promising more reliable and service-oriented distribution and a greater support network. Salvador Caetano Auto will now serve as the official distributor of JMC vehicles in South Africa.

What to Expect from JMC in South Africa:

A Vigus bakkie: The Vigus will return in early 2026 and be available in single—and double-cab variants. JMC will reintroduce the brand with the current Vigus in 2025.
The Grand Avenue SUV
JMC Carrying Plus: A range of vehicles engineered to tackle heavy-duty commercial tasks

This collaboration promises to bring a fresh wave of commercial and lifestyle vehicles to the South African market. What JMC model are you most excited to see on local roads?

Written by Sean Nurse

With a lifelong passion for cars, bikes, and motorsport, Sean knew that attaining a degree in journalism would allow him to pursue his passion, which was to be a motoring journalist. After graduating in 2012, Sean was awarded a bursary from the SAGMJ which allowed him to work for a variety of motoring publications. This was a dream come true for Sean, and after a year of gaining vital industry experience, he was hired as a motoring journalist at a local newspaper and worked his way up to editor. In 2020, Sean joined the AutoTrader team and counts himself lucky to wake up and genuinely love what he does for a living.Read more