Risky Bet on Chinese Truck Maker Pays Off in SA

By The BriefBrief

Richard Leiter's gamble on FAW trucks in 1994 transformed the South African market.

WHO: Richard Leiter

WHAT: Introduced FAW trucks to South Africa

WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET

WHERE: Coega special economic zone

WHY: To capitalize on the emerging market for commercial trucks

Sources (1): South China Morning Post

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