Foton is one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, with over three decades of engineering heritage behind every truck, van, and bakkie that carries the badge. As part of the BAIC Group, one of China’s largest automotive manufacturers, Foton brings global scale, serious R&D investment, and a track record spanning markets across five continents.
Foton’s heavy-duty trucks are engineered in a formal joint venture with Daimler, the same group behind Mercedes-Benz Trucks, bringing world-class diesel and drivetrain engineering into every Auman-based model. That same commitment to quality extends across the range through partnerships with ZF for advanced automatic transmissions, Cummins for proven, fuel-efficient engines, and drivetrain components from Eaton and Bosch, the same names trusted by leading truck brands worldwide.
And Foton isn’t just selling into South Africa, it’s building here. Foton’s new assembly plant in Gqeberha is the brand’s first manufacturing base outside China, representing one of the largest automotive investments the country has seen in decades. It’s a clear signal: Foton is here for the long haul, backing South African jobs, local supply chains, and a permanent commitment to the market.
This is a brand built on scale, engineering pedigree, and a future rooted right here in South Africa.
2025 Commercial Salesperson of the Year · 2024 HMG New Car Sales Award — VW Commercial
Two-time award winner: 2024 HMG New Car Sales – VW Commercial, and 2025 Commercial Salesperson of the Year. I’ve worked with business owners, fleet managers, and operations teams across Gauteng who need the right light and medium commercial vehicles – Transporter, Crafter, Amarok, Caddy – matched to how their business actually runs.
I’m excited to now join the fleet sales team at Foton SA. We specialise in a wide range of 3 – 10 ton Freight Carriers, Truck Tractors, as well as Light Commercial Vehicles and Bakkies.
Let’s talk if your fleet is due for a review – or if you simply want to deal with someone who knows commercial vehicles inside out.
Foton Fleet Sales
I specialise in Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCV), Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV), Medium Commercial Vehicles (MCV) and double-cab bakkies sales. These include the Truckmate, Aumark & Tunland.
Fleet Management
We strive to get you the best possible prices on your fleet vehicles. Service plans, quality service and parts. We’ve got you covered. Give me a call and we can discuss your needs.
When you’re choosing a heavy-duty truck for your fleet, the badge on the bonnet matters almost as much as the specs on the sheet. Foton is not a newcomer chasing quick sales, it’s one of the largest commercial vehicle manufacturers in the world by volume, with a history stretching back to 1996 and a footprint that spans continents.
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