The 2025 edition of the MasterTorque Annual Magazine has launched! This year is a bumper edition featuring topics top of mind in the mobility industry as well as some special never-seen-before additions to the magazine.
This edition will again be your go-to guide as the South African mobility industry embraces changes on the horizon and anticipates a leading awards ceremony within the industry as well as other highly anticipated events.
From the MasterTorque team, we trust you will enjoy the annual edition!
The EV takeover
Electric vehicles (EV) are expected to comprise of 12% of the South African vehicle market share by 2030. This is in comparison to the global vehicle market share of EVs which is estimated to reach 44.9% by the same year according to EV Volumes. The uptake of EVs in South Africa is slower due to several reasons but if projections are correct, this could soon change. Ultimately, rapid EV growth is inevitable.
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Dying for a delivery
South African drivers have likely not failed to notice the sheer amount of delivery bike riders sharing the road. In 2023, it was estimated there were approximately 50 000 delivery bikes on the roads which is expected to double by 2026. Ultimately, for drivers, this may only create more challenges as many have had dangerous encounters with riders before. What does this mean for all road users?
Read more on page 10 and stand a chance to win:
The fleet professional’s directory
Successfully managing a fleet depends on using the services of several service providers. Access a comprehensive database of fleet management services in the 2025 edition of the annual MasterTorque magazine.
Read more on page 36:
See an accident before it happens
Vehicles already feature impressive functions with the help of AI technology within mobility. It is also transforming telematics with the use of predictive analytics. Without AI, telematics provides immense amounts of data on drivers and routes. With AI, predictive analytics takes that data and identifies issues before they become a challenge allowing for proactive responses.
Read more on page 13:
Reversing like a pro
There are several safety benefits to reversing into a parking space, yet a trip through a parking lot will reveal that those who reverse park are in the minority. If you do not reverse into your spot, there are certain steps one can follow to ensure their reversing skills leave even bystanders impressed.
Read more on page 9:
Fleet Safety Awards special
The third Fleet Safety Awards was a great success awarding winners more than R200 000 in cash prizes as well as several other awards that will contribute to their further development. Read the Fleet Safety Awards Special to look back on the 2024 Awards, learn about some of the positive impacts that resulted and build your anticipation for the 2025 Awards.
Read more on pages 16 to 25:
Read the full MasterTorque Annual Edition 2025 here: https://www.masterdrive.co.za/2025-annual-magazine/
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