IN THE NEWS
Renault Duster returns to Rewrite the Rules of Adventure
Renault South Africa has officially unveiled the new-gen Renault Duster, marking the arrival of a reimagined SUV that remains true to its legendary adventurous spirit while introducing an upgraded design, technology, comfort and safety.
Women’s Month: Breaking barriers in the fuels industry Lerato Ntuli on leading the way for women
For Lerato Ntuli, becoming the first woman to lead Engen’s Langlaagte Terminal was about more than reaching a personal career milestone. It marked an important step in her career and demonstrated what can be achieved by women in an industry where they remain underrepresented.
GWM South Africa Celebrates the Women Who Move Us
Second annual Women In Motion event honours resilience, leadership and the power of connection this Women’s Day.
LDV INTRODUCES THE MOST AFFORDABLE HARDEST WORKING SINGLE CAB
Backed by 130 years of commercial and utility vehicle heritage, the T60 Utility Single Cab from LDV is set to disrupt the market with its unbeatable combination of value, price and performance.
EDITOR BLOG
Fuel Price, Driving the growth of EV’s
Sales in the medium and heavy commercial vehicle segments reflected a positive performance during March 2026. Medium commercial vehicle sales at 823 units recorded a 14,0% increase compared to the 722 units sold in March 2025, while heavy trucks and buses, at 2,310 units, reflected a 14,5% increase compared to the 2,017 units sold in March 2025. Investment decisions in these segments remain closely linked to infrastructure spending, freight volumes, electricity costs, and overall business confidence.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks continues to lead the way in specialized trucking solutions. With a legacy of engineering excellence and a commitment to meeting the toughest transport challenges.
Electric vehicle sales are on the increase despite the slow growth in infrastructure to support this market. Companies like Conti are developing tyres for the Electric Vehicles and we look at their innovations in this issue.
The South African motoring public is spoilt for choice when it comes to electric vehicles with the current array of some 30 fully electric vehicles available. Hybrid vehicles are also in the mix and appear to provide an alternative and a more practical solution for anyone venturing into the realm of electric/ ICE motoring.
However, one of the major hurdles continues to be pricing which is not unique to the South African market. Most manufacturers using the newer technologies such as lithium for batteries have found they are not as readily available as components for ICE mass produced vehicles. The economies of scale are not quite there for electric vehicles in the short term.
On the other side of the coin, the electric commercial vehicle market is expanding rapidly as logistics, public transport and fleet operators shift towards solutions for more sustainable mobility.
Some manufacturers like DFSK have provided alternatives with their D35 Panel Van, offering both electric and gas operated alternatives featured in this issue.
There is no doubt that transport in the various guises has been a dominant factor in producing greenhouse gas emissions, therefore a shift to EV’s is the only way
to decarbonise the atmosphere and lead the way to
economic and environmental transformation.
Acknowledgement to naamsa for vehicle statistics.
Pierre Sanson
Issue 07 – 2026
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