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Isuzu Motors South Africa Directs R30M Investment into Gqeberha Facility to Boost Local Manufacturinsuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has committed nearly R30 million to upgrade its commercial vehicle assembly plant in Gqeberha, enhancing local production capabilities and reinforcing its long-term commitment to the region's economy.
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ZF just won trucking’s biggest innovation prize – here’s whyFast charging, fuel cells and autonomous trucks were all in the running. Yet the 2027 Truck Innovation Award went to a hybrid transmission. So what did ZF TraXon Hybrid do differently?
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Isuzu Motors South Africa Directs R30M Investment into Gqeberha Facility to Boost Local Manufacturin
suzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has committed nearly R30 million to upgrade its commercial vehicle assembly plant in Gqeberha, enhancing local production capabilities and reinforcing its long-term commitment to the region's economy.
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ZF just won trucking’s biggest innovation prize – here’s why
Fast charging, fuel cells and autonomous trucks were all in the running. Yet the 2027 Truck Innovation Award went to a hybrid transmission. So what did ZF TraXon Hybrid do differently?
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Volvo takes trucking’s biggest title
Forget the idea that an electric heavy truck belongs only on short urban routes. Volvo Trucks has won the 2027 International Truck of the Year award with an electric line-up spanning city, construction and regional applications, together with a long-haul model offering a claimed range of up to 700km.
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Europe meets Asia in fascinating IVOTY 2027 showdown
Electric power, new Asian challengers and some of Europe’s best-known light commercial vehicle names will collide in the battle for International Van of the Year 2027. The shortlist suggests this could be one of the most interesting contests yet.
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Five radically different technologies shortlisted for 2027 Truck Innovation Award
The finalists for the 2027 Truck Innovation Award have been announced, placing ultra-fast battery charging, hydrogen fuel cells, autonomous driving, digital driver coaching and hybrid powertrain technology in contention for one of the commercial vehicle industry’s leading innovation accolades.
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Electric trucks take on diesel for the 2027 IToY crown
Five contenders are battling for the 2027 International Truck of the Year title, with four battery-electric entries highlighting how rapidly Europe’s commercial vehicle landscape is changing for operators and drivers. Only one finalist has an internal combustion engine powered by diesel.
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Fuel theft, cargo theft, vandalism – this AI system targets them all
A camera system unveiled at Road Transport Expo 2026 uses artificial intelligence to watch parked trucks long after shutdown, targeting fuel theft, cargo interference, vandalism and tampering before losses escalate.
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Michelin turns tyre data into a truck safety tool
Michelin’s RTX display showed how truck tyres, telematics and predictive software are beginning to work together to reduce risk, improve maintenance and help operators control costs more effectively every day.
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This stunning green DAF proves trucks can sparkle too!
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but DAF’s Emerald Edition shows that a deep-green truck can sparkle just as brightly while (more importantly) still earning its keep on the road.
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From FH Aero to P700: these trucks turned heads at RTX
If you love trucks, RTX is the place to be. Every year, we pack our bags and head to England to explore this spectacular celebration of vehicles, technology and transport innovation. RTX 2026 didn’t disappoint. It attracted more than 13,000 visitors and 340 exhibitors – and gave us plenty to write about.
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Wanted: 2.9 million truck drivers
Truck operators are rejecting contracts as a deepening global driver shortage strips capacity from fleets, threatens supply-chain reliability and exposes a recruitment crisis that higher wages alone cannot solve today.