Truckmate: a compact load carrier for growing businesses
A closer look at the Truckmate’s body options, load space and petrol powertrain for everyday business transport.
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When a panel van makes sense for your business
Enclosed cargo space can make the View Panel Van a practical choice for deliveries, tools and service equipment.
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Miler Lite: more room for everyday business loads
The Miler Lite combines a dropside body with a 92 kW diesel engine for commercial transport.
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Choosing a double cab around your real needs
The Tunland G7 offers a useful starting point for buyers balancing work, family transport and ownership costs.
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How mild-hybrid technology works in the Tunland V-Series
The Tunland V7 and V9 combine diesel power with 48-volt electrical assistance, without plug-in charging.
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Foton introduces the Miler Lite at NAMPO 2026
The new light-duty dropside adds two specification choices to Foton’s commercial range.
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Foton reports 5,000 vehicles on South African roads
An April 2026 brand update highlights the expanding local range and plans for vehicle assembly.
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Foton outlines local vehicle production in Gqeberha
A March 2026 manufacturing update describes Foton’s plans for local assembly and regional supply.
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Plan for servicing when choosing your next Foton
Maintenance requirements and access to support belong in the vehicle-buying conversation from the start.
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Foton’s commercial range gains ground in South Africa
A February 2026 update connects reported sales progress with a growing choice of working vehicles.
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Tunland V7 and V9 join the South African double-cab range
Two V-Series bakkies bring a shared mild-hybrid diesel powertrain and different rear-suspension layouts.
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First look at the Tunland V7 and V9
Foton’s November 2025 V-Series reveal introduced two distinct approaches to the full-size double cab.
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First pre-production Foton pickup assembled in South Africa
The September 2025 assembly milestone marked a step towards local pickup production.
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Four Foton options for everyday business transport
Compare the roles of the Miler, View Panel Van, Tunland G7 Single Cab and Truckmate.
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Maroela Media reviews the Tunland G7 TLX 4×4
A review by Brendon Staniforth considers the G7’s drivetrain, comfort and value.
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Choosing a Miler body for your business
The Miler’s body configurations support different delivery and transport requirements.
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Truckmate dropside or box body: which suits the job?
Open loading access and enclosed cargo space offer two different approaches to small-business transport.
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Truckmate joins Foton’s light-commercial range
The June 2025 launch introduced a compact commercial vehicle with dropside and enclosed body options.
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Foton’s working-vehicle range at NAMPO 2025
Bakkies, commercial bodies and electric transport featured in the agricultural exhibition line-up.
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AutoTrader tests the Tunland G7 TLX 4×4 automatic
The independent review examines the G7’s cabin, automatic drivetrain and everyday fuel use.
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AutoTrader reviews the entry-level Tunland G7 manual
The independent test considers value and usability, alongside cabin and gearshift reservations.
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Business Day reviews the Tunland G7’s value proposition
Denis Droppa’s road test weighs equipment and capability against ride and refinement compromises.
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Tunland G7: one double cab for work and family use
A look at the G7’s passenger space, cargo area and diesel powertrain.
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Five ways to plan a getaway with a Tunland G7
Camping gear, outdoor equipment and passenger space are useful starting points when choosing a leisure bakkie.
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Miler: a practical format for delivery work
Diesel power and a commercial load body put the focus on everyday transport requirements.
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The Tunland G7 range at its 2024 South African launch
An archive overview of the single-cab and double-cab models introduced in June 2024.
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Foton’s 2024 launch introduced more than bakkies
Minibuses, diesel trucks and battery-electric commercial vehicles joined the Tunland range.
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Getting to know Foton’s commercial-vehicle background
A brief introduction to the manufacturer behind the Tunland, Miler and View ranges.
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A look back at Foton’s 2024 light-commercial preview
The early announcement set out a range combining diesel vehicles with fully electric commercial options.
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