Marcopolo states that the African region is the second largest regional market for Marcopolo, surpassed only by Latin America.

Tata Motors in recent years has been expanding its export markets. South Africa along with countries in West and North Africa are now target markets.

The order consists of 300 Crossway low-entry buses, 50 Evadys coaches and 60 Daily minibuses, set to be delivered between Q4 2024 and Q1 2025. These vehicles will operate in the port city of Abidjan.

Iveco Bus has delivered its first batch of diesel ICE Crossway buses (order of 370) to Dakar, Senegal, with the remaining units to be delivered by the end of Q1 2024, along with a batch of spare parts and tools needed for maintenance and upkeep ensuring optimum efficiency and performance.

The pilot vehicle is a Marcopolo-bodied bus with a Scania chassis capable of running on biodiesel from locally-sourced waste, such as animal manure and other agricultural waste.

Irizar Southern Africa appointed Danie Human as the new General Manager, effective immediately.

The 12-metre bus, dubbed ‘Lion’s Explorer E’, was supplied to Golden Arrow Bus Services for pilot testing in Cape Town, South Africa.

Caio's exports to Africa have been rising year on year.

Randon says it has expanded its portfolio of export products to the country; all its Tank and Dry Bulk semi-trailers are shipped CBU (Completely Built Up).

VWCO works closely with sister organisation MAN to expand export sales.

Ashok Leyland and newly appointed Kenyan distributor to work with KCB Bank of Kenya on providing customers with financial services.

The South African manufacturer has begun production of silo and tank trailers at the facility in Germany, where Schmitz Cargobull builds motor vehicle superstructures.