Press releases

Volvo Group Southern Africa has announced the appointment of Stuart Potter (UK) as its new Managing Director, effective 1 March 2026. He takes over the helm from Waldemar Christensen, who has led the organisation since 2022 and will now assume the role of CEO at Volvo Group’s Designwerk Technologies AG in Switzerland.

Ekurhuleni, 2 February 2026 - Volvo Financial Services has announced the appointment of Nina Bratlie as the new Managing Director of its operations in South Africa, effective 1 February 2026.

Volvo Trucks adds two more trucks to its list of models that have been awarded Euro NCAP’s maximum score of 5 stars. Two variants of the Volvo FH with standard cab are the latest to get the top rating, confirming Volvo’s leading position in its core value safety.

Volvo Trucks introduces a new generation of its I-Roll technology, adding an engine stop/start functionality – a world first in the heavy-duty truck industry. The new stop/start function will cut fuel consumption and CO2 emissions – the latest initiative from Volvo to reduce the climate impact and running costs of transportation.

Volvo’s electric trucks have now driven more than 250 million kilometers since the company launched its first electric models in 2019. Volvo is a leader in the electric truck segment with more than 5,700 trucks delivered to customers in 50 countries.

Volvo Trucks has done it again – receiving the maximum 5-star safety rating for heavy-duty trucks from the European consumer test organization Euro NCAP. Both the Volvo FH Aero and the Volvo FM scored top results in the 2025 rating.

Volvo Trucks upgrades its Driver Alert Support system with an eye-tracking camera, with the objective to even better support truck drivers and increase road safety.

Trucks that keep moving, are safe and deliver maximum uptime and productivity for their owners. This is what Volvo Trucks wants to achieve with its digital and connected services for customers.

Volvo has further refined its renowned dynamic steering system with a new function that can detect a tire blowout and immediately take action to keep the truck safely on the road.

Volvo Trucks has teamed up with globally celebrated chef Marcus Samuelsson for a new campaign. The challenge? Prepare a gourmet meal with ingredients that have been transported by truck with exhaust emissions eliminated or kept to a minimum. Electric trucks had a key role in the initiative, which aims to inspire transport buyers in the food and beverage industry to embrace more sustainable transportation options.

Volvo Trucks launches a new service which enables the activation of automatic speed limitation in predefined geographical areas. The main objective is increased safety.

As a leading truck manufacturer in South Africa, Volvo Trucks continues to invest in their products and service network to enhance efficiency and productivity, securing optimum uptime for fleet owners.

The new long-distance electric truck from Volvo has a range of up to 600 kilometers and its batteries can be charged in 40 minutes. For the very first time, Volvo now shows its new heavy-duty electric flagship with potential to revolutionize long-distance truck transport.

Demand for Volvo’s gas-powered trucks is rising and sales increased by more than 25% in 2024. Gas-powered trucks are a growing solution for transport companies to reduce their CO2 footprint as carbon emissions can be reduced by up to 100% using renewable fuels.

Volvo Trucks has now delivered more than 5,000 battery-electric trucks to customers in 50 countries around the world. With eight electric truck models in production today, Volvo’s leadership in electric trucks is stronger than ever.

International waste management company PreZero has ordered 35 battery-electric trucks from Volvo. The majority of the trucks are of the Volvo FM Low Entry model, Volvo’s first ever truck only developed with electric drive.

(Ekhurhuleni, South Africa) Volvo Trucks South Africa has announced the introduction of Euro 6 technology on its original long-haul icon, the Volvo FH. This new technology will offer fleet operators the synergy of sustainability, efficiency and performance that underscores Volvo Trucks' commitment towards offering cleaner, more sustainable transport solutions.

Volvo’s most fuel-efficient truck ever – the Volvo FH Aero – is the winner of the 2025 Green Truck award. The Volvo FH Aero offers a combination of good aerodynamics and an efficient powertrain, resulting in savings in fuel and CO2 according to an independent test.

On 13 March 2025, Volvo Trucks South Africa hosted its annual Top Achiever Awards, recognizing excellence among its dealers and staff. The ceremony saw winners announced in 20 categories, showcasing Volvo Trucks’ commitment to exceptional service and performance.

For the fifth year in a row, Volvo Trucks is the segment leader in Europe for heavy electric trucks. The company has a segment share in Europe of 47%. Volvo also has a leading position in the heavy electric truck segment in North America.