Engineering News | Truck & Bus https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/truck-bus Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:22:15 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 Hino introduces diesel-electric hybrid truck; readies to test prototype dual-fuel truck https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/hino-introduces-diesel-electric-hybrid-truck-readies-to-test-prototype-dual-fuel-truck-2026-06-04 Irma Venter TRUCKS Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:26:00 +0200 722885 1780581116 1780575960 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001276907_resized_hinonampo20261022.jpeg 511 287 New-vehicle sales continue to soar in May; new energy vehicle sales see big jump https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-vehicle-sales-continue-to-soar-in-may-new-energy-vehicle-sales-see-big-jump-2026-06-02 Irma Venter NEW-VEHICLE SALES Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:08:00 +0200 722692 1780408697 1780405680 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001276211_resized_naamsainfographicmay1022.jpeg 511 287 Volvo Trucks tests hydrogen combustion engine trucks, aims for pre-2030 launch https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/volvo-trucks-tests-hydrogen-combustion-engine-trucks-aims-for-pre-2030-launch-2026-06-01 Irma Venter TRUCKS Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200 722578 1780319797 1780319700 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001275809_resized_volvotruckshydrogen202611022.jpeg Volvo's hydrogen combustion engine truck 511 287 Toyota, govt hand over locally developed hydrogen refuelling station https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/toyota-government-hand-over-locally-developed-hydrogen-refuelling-station-2026-05-29 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721706 1779779171 1780005600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 The case for EVs strengthening as diesel volatility increases – Everlectric https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/the-case-for-evs-strengthening-as-diesel-volatility-increases-everlectric-2026-05-29 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721703 1779779172 1780005600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 No sweet spot found yet as govt, auto industry mull shoring up local manufacturing https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/no-sweet-spot-found-yet-as-govt-auto-industry-mull-shoring-up-local-manufacturing-2026-05-29 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721705 1779779172 1780005600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Kanu opens new R25m manufacturing site to support Isuzu plant https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/kanu-opens-new-r25m-manufacturing-site-to-support-isuzu-plant-2026-05-28 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 28 May 2026 15:10:00 +0200 722361 1779973877 1779973800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001275105_resized_kanuopeningmay20261022.jpeg IMSAf chairperson Takashi Nishida and Billy Tom unveil the new Kanu facility 511 287 Clean record for Fidelity Services’ new-tech cash-in-transit vehicles https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/auto-create-word-id-edit-word-id-2026-05-27 Irma Venter LOGISTICS Wed, 27 May 2026 14:33:00 +0200 722231 1779891898 1779885180 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274717_resized_wahlbartmannfidelityservicesgroupceo1022.jpeg Wahl Bartmann 511 287 TruckStore’s newly launched West Rand facility offers greater flexibility, customer focus https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/truckstores-newly-launched-west-rand-facility-offers-greater-flexibility-customer-focus-2026-05-27 Sabrina Jardim TRUCKS Wed, 27 May 2026 10:36:00 +0200 722191 1779875360 1779870960 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274582_resized_truckstoreenmay261022.jpeg TruckStore GM Wolf Edmayr and Daimler Truck Southern Africa president and group CEO Maretha Gerber 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96678_2026-05-26__truckstore_launch_online.mp4176777171Daimler Truck Southern Africa president and group CEO Maretha Gerber discusses the opening of TruckStore’s new facility in the West Rand Daimler Truck Southern Africa president and group CEO Maretha Gerber discusses the opening of TruckStore’s new facility in the West Rand Tata Africa gears up for launch of electric bus, small electric truck, and Xenon bakkie https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tata-africa-gears-up-for-launch-of-electric-bus-small-electric-truck-and-new-xenon-bakkie-2026-05-25 Irma Venter COMMERCIAL VEHICLES Mon, 25 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200 722041 1779716415 1779713820 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274121_resized_tataaceproev1022.jpeg The Ace Pro small electric truck 511 287 New-vehicle sales soar as exports fall for third straight month https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-vehicle-sales-continue-to-soar-but-exports-in-third-monthly-decline-2026-05-22 Irma Venter NEW-VEHICLE SALES Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721168 1779170320 1779400800 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Golden Arrow targets 6m km electric bus run this year, considering wheeling options https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/golden-arrow-expects-electric-buses-to-run-6-million-km-this-year-mulls-wheeling-options-2026-05-22 Irma Venter ELECTRIC BUSES Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721170 1779170321 1779400800 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Nearly 30% of all new cars sold this year to be electric – IEA https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nearly-30-of-all-new-cars-sold-this-year-to-be-electric-iea-2026-05-21 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 21 May 2026 12:39:00 +0200 721770 1779360050 1779359940 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273321_resized_rubiconaudievstation202331022.jpg 511 287 Record vehicle exports in 2025, but component exports continue to decline as EV sales grow https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/record-vehicle-exports-in-2025-but-component-exports-continue-to-decline-as-ev-sales-grow-2026-05-18 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Mon, 18 May 2026 15:13:00 +0200 721506 1779110123 1779109980 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272501_resized_naamsanormanlamprecht202011022.jpg Norman Lamprecht 511 287 Heavy-hitters sign agreement to develop hydrogen supply chain from Japan to Europe https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/heavy-hitters-sign-agreement-to-develop-hydrogen-supply-chain-from-japan-to-europe-2026-05-11 Irma Venter HYDROGEN & TRUCKS Mon, 11 May 2026 15:04:00 +0200 720975 1778511724 1778504640 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270928_resized_daimlertruckhamburghydrogenjapan1022.jpeg 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 511 287 Record output for Isuzu’s SA unit https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/isuzu-motors-south-africa-notches-up-record-production-year-2026-05-08 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 720071 1777898971 1778191200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Toyota aims to join Daimler Truck, Volvo Group as equal shareholder in fuel-cell JV https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/toyota-aims-to-join-daimler-truck-volvo-group-as-equal-shareholder-in-fuel-cell-jv-2026-05-08 Irma Venter TRUCKS Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 720075 1779709823 1778191200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Golden Arrow expects electric buses to run 6-million km this year; mulls wheeling options https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/golden-arrow-expects-electric-buses-to-run-6-million-km-this-year-mulls-wheeling-options-2026-05-06 Irma Venter ELECTRIC BUSES Wed, 06 May 2026 14:55:00 +0200 720689 1778072521 1778072100 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270104_resized_goldenarrowcapetownarrowgatedepot202611022.jpeg Golden Arrow's Arrowgate depot 511 287 New-vehicle sales continue to soar, but exports in third monthly decline https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-vehicle-sales-continue-to-soar-but-exports-in-third-monthly-decline-2026-05-05 Irma Venter NEW-VEHICLE SALES Tue, 05 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200 720582 1777989417 1777985820 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001269823_resized_naamsaapr2026sales1022.jpeg 511 287 Technology, safety programme would improve operations https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/technology-safety-programme-would-improve-operations-2026-05-01 Trent Roebeck Truck & Bus Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719321 1777014075 1777586400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265853_resized_gavinkellyapril20261022.jpeg GAVIN KELLY A system must be created to safeguard truck operators, road users, vehicles and road infrastructure 511 287 Vehicle oil pump heart of lubrication system https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/vehicle-oil-pump-heart-of-lubrication-system-2026-05-01 Trent Roebeck Truck & Bus Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719348 1776335321 1777586400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265946_resized_upgstcautomotiveoilpumpsapril20261022.jpeg OIL PUMP STC's automotive oil pumps are ideal for commercial passenger, light-duty, heavy-duty and off-highway vehicles 511 287 Firm sees stable growth despite economic pressures https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/firm-sees-stable-growth-despite-economic-pressures-2026-05-01 Trent Roebeck Truck & Bus Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719355 1776335428 1777586400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265953_resized_udtrucks2026mediaengagementeventapril20261022.jpeg ENGAGING EVENT Attendees of the UD Trucks 2026 Media Engagement event were able to experience the UD Quon and the Quester in real-world driving conditions 511 287 OEM promises sustainability, enhanced operationality https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/oem-promises-sustainability-enhanced-operationality-2026-05-01 Trent Roebeck Truck & Bus Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719335 1777014076 1777586400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265904_resized_fotonrangevshape21022.jpeg ROBUST ROAD VEHICLES Foton's range of light commercial vehicles are suitable for numerous businesses 511 287 The case for EVs is strengthening as diesel volatility increases – Everlectric https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/the-case-for-evs-is-strengthening-as-diesel-volatility-increases-everlectric-2026-04-24 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:28:00 +0200 720084 1777045822 1777033680 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268283_resized_possibleevsavingseverlectric20261022.jpeg 511 287 New-vehicle sales up 17.3% in March, but April introduces new pressure, warns WesBank https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-vehicle-sales-up-173-in-march-but-april-introduces-new-pressure-warns-wesbank-2026-04-24 Irma Venter NEW-VEHICLE SALES Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719277 1776667427 1776981600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 New head for Fuso Trucks SA, but no other changes as truck brands reshuffle globally https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-head-for-fuso-trucks-sa-but-no-other-changes-as-truck-brands-reshuffle-globally-2026-04-17 Irma Venter TRUCKS Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:54:00 +0200 719593 1776426990 1776426840 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001266722_resized_fusosaheadmphomatseba20261022.jpeg Mpho Matseba 511 287 Isuzu Motors South Africa notches up record production year https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/isuzu-motors-south-africa-notches-up-record-production-year-2026-04-16 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:06:00 +0200 719499 1776344882 1776344760 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001266406_resized_isuzurecordyear04261022.jpeg The assembly team at IMSAf 511 287 City of Cape Town to take delivery of its first electric bus in August https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/city-of-cape-town-to-take-delivery-of-its-first-electric-bus-in-august-2026-04-15 Sabrina Jardim MOBILITY Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:26:00 +0200 719407 1776267518 1776263160 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001266127_resized_0001211762resizedbzrleelectricbuschassisvolvo20241022.jpeg The Volvo BZRLE bus chassis 511 287 Tata Africa assembles truck number 12 000 at Rosslyn plant https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tata-africa-assembles-truck-number-12000-at-rosslyn-plant-2026-04-13 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0200 719174 1776087750 1776087600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265406_resized_tatatrucks12000thunit20261022.jpeg Unit number 12 000 511 287 Toyota aims to join Daimler Truck, Volvo Group as equal shareholder in fuel-cell JV https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/toyota-aims-to-join-daimler-truck-volvo-group-as-equal-shareholder-in-fuel-cell-jv-2026-04-10 Irma Venter TRUCKS Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:29:00 +0200 719055 1775824497 1775824140 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265120_resized_karinradstromkojisatoandmartinlundstedt1022.jpeg Karin Rådström, Koji Sato and Martin Lundstedt 511 287 naamsa CEO steps down, no replacement announced yet https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/naamsa-ceo-steps-down-no-replacement-announced-yet-2026-04-08 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:22:00 +0200 718852 1775656280 1775654520 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264385_resized_naamsaceomikelmabasa20231022.jpg Mikel Mabasa 511 287 Volvo Trucks starts Euro 6, FH Aero assembly at its Durban plant https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/volvo-trucks-starts-euro-6-fh-aero-assembly-at-its-durban-plant-2026-04-08 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0200 718850 1775654459 1775654280 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264374_resized_volvotrucksvuyosabatamarch20261022.jpeg Vuyo Sabata 511 287 City Power shows first open-to-public EV charging stations https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/city-power-shows-first-open-to-public-ev-charging-stations-2026-04-07 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRIC VEHICLES Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200 718765 1775568566 1775628000 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264141_resized_1022rer.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96426_2026-03-31_rer827_city_power_new_updated.mp4181993250City Power shows first open-to-public EV charging stations City Power shows first open-to-public EV charging stations New-vehicle sales up 17.3% in March, but April introduces new pressure, warns WesBank https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-vehicle-sales-up-173-in-march-but-april-introduces-new-pressure-warns-wesbank-2026-04-02 Irma Venter NEW-VEHICLE SALES Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:40:00 +0200 718621 1775130126 1775130000 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001263679_resized_bmwsouthafricax3rosslynplantautomotivecar202511marleny1022.jpeg 511 287 Car sales numbers not as healthy as they seem, Toyota’s Kirby warns https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/system-failure-2026-03-20 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717061 1773733801 1773957600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001259903_resized_off.jpg 511 287 Serco Cape Town’s plant reaches summer energy independence https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/serco-cape-towns-plant-reaches-summer-energy-independence-2026-03-18 Irma Venter RENEWABLE ENERGY Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:33:00 +0200 717552 1773839256 1773837180 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001260301_resized_sercocapetownsolar202611022.jpeg Serco's rooftop installation at its Cape Town operation 511 287 Zimi, Charge Holdings sign deal to electrify freight traffic along the N3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/zimi-chargeholdings-sign-deal-to-electrify-freight-traffic-along-the-n3-2026-03-17 Irma Venter TRANSPORT Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:25:00 +0200 717438 1773756599 1773750300 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001260059_resized_chargedirectorandriesmalherbeandzimiceomichaelmaas1022.jpeg Andries Malherbe and Michael Maas 511 287 Although Motus profit climbs 8%, VW and Nissan brands come under pressure https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/motus-ups-profit-by-8-vw-nissan-brands-under-pressure-2026-03-13 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 716476 1773062973 1773352800 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Everlectric scales up electric fleet with larger, high-payload vehicles https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/everlectric-expands-its-electric-fleet-to-larger-vehicles-with-higher-payloads-2026-03-13 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 716474 1773062972 1773352800 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0