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Featured in Issue 8 2026

THE WORLDโ€™S BEST TRUCKS ARE COMING TO SOUTH AFRICA

South African operators are finally getting DAFโ€™s award-winning XF and XG truck models. CHARLEEN CLARKE visited Eindhoven and Westerlo to see how they are produced.

VOLVO TRUCKS: DIVERSITY DRIVES PROGRESS, ADVANCING THE TRANSPORT INDUSTRY

This August during Womenโ€™s Month, Volvo Trucks (part of the Volvo Group) celebrates the strength, vision and leadership of women from across the local transport industry.

REVEALED: THE WORLDโ€™S BEST TRUCKS, VANS AND INNOVATIONS

The finalists are in: trucks, vans and breakthrough technologies will compete for three major international awards at IAA Transportation, highlighting the industryโ€™s rapidly changing technological direction and priorities in 2026.

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LCV Sales

Domestic sales of new light commercial vehicles (bakkies and minibuses) totalled 13,727 units in August 2026, recording an increase of 1,358 units, or +11,0%, compared to the 12,369 units sold in August 2025.

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MCV Sales

Medium commercial vehicle sales โ€“ at 805 units in August 2026 โ€“ showed a gain of 113 units, or +16,3%, compared to the 692 units sold in August 2025.

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HCV Sales

Heavy truck and bus sales โ€“ at 2,150 units in August 2026 โ€“ reflected a gain of 198 units, or +10,1%, compared to the 1,952 units sold in August 2025.

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