Event Brief
Risky Bet on Chinese Truck Maker Pays Off in SA
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 6:08 AM ET
Summary: 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
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