The SA Vehicle Industry Thread

Naamsa confirms new vehicle sales turnaround for March 2021

It looks like more new vehicles are finding homes in South Africa according to NAAMSA’s March 2021 report. Aggregate domestic sales in March 2021, at 44 217 units, reflected a substantial increase of 10 671 units, or 31,8 per cent, from the 33 546 vehicles sold in March last year. Export sales also recorded a huge increase in March 2021 and at 40 026 units reflected a gain of 11 137 units, or 38,6 per cent, compared to the 28 889 vehicles exported in March 2020.

Naamsa CEO, Mikel Mabasa said “the turnaround in the new vehicle market has commenced during March 2021 compared to the corresponding month last year when the country lockdown restrictions resulted in the temporary suspension of vehicle production and sales towards the end of March 2020”.

Overall, out of the total reported industry sales of 44 217 vehicles, an estimated 37 572 units, or 85,0 per cent, represented dealer sales, an estimated 8,7 per cent represented sales to the vehicle rental industry, 3,7 per cent sales to government, and 2,6 per cent to industry corporate fleets. The March 2021 new passenger car market at 27 330 units had registered an increase of 5 187 cars, or an improvement of 23,4 per cent, compared to the 22 143 new cars sold in March 2020. The car rental industry accounted for a solid 12,3 per cent of car sales in March 2021.

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Naamsa confirms new vehicle sales turnaround for March 2021

It looks like more new vehicles are finding homes in South Africa according to NAAMSA’s March 2021 report. Aggregate domestic sales in March 2021, at 44 217 units, reflected a substantial increase of 10 671 units, or 31,8 per cent, from the 33 546 vehicles sold in March last year.
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One year into lockdown, here’s what car sales figures are like in South Africa

As the country observed the first-year anniversary since lockdown commenced, new vehicle sales provided reason for the industry to celebrate.

Twelve months ago, the country reeled to news of the pending lockdown as showrooms prepared to close their doors, consumers headed home, and vehicles were only let out for essential services.

In March 2020, the new vehicle market plummeted 29.7% compared to March 2019 to record just 33 545 sales.

The grip on the South African motor industry had tightened quickly.

One year later, the resilient industry is fighting a hard recovery.

But March 2021 sales put one of their best feet forward.

According to Naamsa, the Automotive Business Council, March sales recorded 44 217 new vehicle sales.

Compared to March last year, this represents a 31.8% increase in sales year-on-year, although the downtrodden March 2020 performance should be critically considered.

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One year into lockdown, here’s what car sales figures are like in South Africa

Retail figures look promising month-on-month, but we still have a long way to go before the industry recovers from the impact of the pandemic
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Here’s how many cars Toyota South Africa sold in March 2021

As noted in our coverage of Naamsa’s March 2021 sales report, the automotive industry has experienced an impressive upturn last month after a challenging year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Toyota South Africa reveals that it was one of these manufacturers that translated impressive figures as the first quarter of the year came to a close.

In total, the brand delivered 10 797 units throughout the course of March 2021 which is a 2 082 units up from the 8 715 vehicles sold by the Japanese manufacturer in the corresponding month last year. Toyota South Africa total also accounted for a 24,2 per cent market share out of industry total of 44 217 units sold.

The leader in these figures was the Hilux which recorded a total of 3 941 new units sold. Notable performances in the passenger segment included the all-new Urban Cruiser with 977 units, the Fortuner with 966, Starlet with 721, Corolla Quest with 582 and Agya with 531.

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Here’s how many cars Toyota South Africa sold in March 2021

As noted in our coverage of Naamsa’s March 2021 sales report, the automotive industry has experienced an impressive upturn last month after a challenging year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New Car Sales in SA: March 2021

The Automotive Business Council (naamsa) has released new car sales figures for the month of March 2021. A full year has now passed since the Covid-19 lockdown commenced which consequently sent the automotive industry into a deep downward spiral for much of the year. Now, however, the industry appears to be on the mend… See the new car sales summary below!

Commenting on the automotive industry’s recovery, naamsa CEO, said: “the turnaround in the new vehicle market has commenced during March 2021 compared to the corresponding month last year when the country lockdown restrictions resulted in the temporary suspension of vehicle production and sales towards the end of March 2020.

“The industry is expected to start recapturing lost demand on its recovery path in 2021, considering the close correlation between new vehicle sales and the country's anticipated annual GDP growth rate in excess of 3%. However, structural constraints, which exist in the economy, coupled with the growing debt of the country and the ongoing electricity capacity limitations that business may be faced with in the future do not bode well for a quick recovery. New vehicle sales in 2021 may also be hampered by stock shortages of some models in the coming months, caused by COVID-19 induced manufacturing supply chain disruptions, such as the current global shortage of semi-conductors, or computer chips, an important part of modern vehicles”

New Car Sales Summary - March 2021

- Aggregate industry sales of 44 217 units up by 31.8% (from 33 546 units in March 2020)

- Passenger car sales at 27 330 units up by 23.4% or 5 187 units compared to the 22 143 units sold in March 2020.

- Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) sales at 14 375 units up by 52.4% or 4 941 units compared to the 9 434 units sold in March 2020.

- Vehicle exports at 40 026 up by 38.6% or 11 137 units compared to the 28 889 units exported in March 2020.

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New Car Sales in SA: March 2021

The Automotive Business Council (naamsa) has released new car sales figures for the month of March 2021. A full year has now passed since the Covid-19 lockdown commenced which consequently sent the automotive industry into a deep downward spiral for much of the year. Now, however, the industry...
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How buying and selling cars in SA has transformed over the past decade

The terms digitisation and digitalisation have fast become the norms to use when referring to the era in which we currently live. Technology, the internet, and connectivity have pushed society to communicate and function on a different scale, something that has become particularly apparent over the last year with Covid-19 circumstances calling for an accelerated shift to a more digital world.

So how has this affected the automotive industry in South Africa?

Wynand Beukes, Chief Digital Officer of WeBuyCars, says: “Consumers no longer need to drive from dealership to dealership to sell their car or find their next car; a quick Google search will provide them with thousands of different options. As a business WeBuyCars has had to acknowledge that consumer buying behaviours have changed. With accurate information and transparency, consumers will become more comfortable to buy a vehicle online, sight unseen. Technology, data and AI (Artificial Intelligence) integration are no longer a ‘nice to have’, it is a necessity if you want to survive. And that goes for any industry.”

Beukes says that WeBuyCars buys and sells more than 8000 vehicles a month and with that volume, supply chain, inventory management, resource planning, pricing, and delivery is a challenge without technology and some form of AI in place. “We are building a company based on the premise of a data science platform, which analyses national real time pricing to enable us to do things most efficiently. We use this data science platform to make business decisions like offering fair prices when buying and very competitive prices when selling,” he expounds.

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How buying and selling cars in SA has transformed over the past decade

Wynand Beukes, Chief Digital Officer of WeBuyCars says the rise of digital marketplaces is the future when it comes to buying and selling
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5 Cheapest New Cars in South Africa 2021

Are you shopping for a new car on a tight budget of less than R165k? These are the 5 cheapest new cars currently available in South Africa…

We all know that buying a new car can be an expensive exercise but if your budget is below R165k, what are your options? Yes, you may have to compromise somewhat in terms of quality and features in the low-end of the new car market but if these 5 cheapest cars don’t quite meet your needs then it's worthwhile exploring the used car market right here on Cars.co.za.

Also, if you need car buying advice, feel free to engage with us on Facebook or Twitter and we will gladly assist you.

Let’s take a closer look at 5 of the cheapest new passenger cars money can buy in South Africa.

Pricing is accurate as of April 2021.

1. Suzuki S-Presso - From R145 900

2. BAIC D20 - From R149 990

3. Suzuki Celerio - From R153 900

4. Mahindra KUV100 Nxt 1.2 G80 K2+ - From R154 999

5. Renault Kwid - From R162 900

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5 Cheapest New Cars in South Africa 2024

We all know that buying a new car can be an expensive exercise but this article highlights the 5 cheapest new cars currently available in SA.
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FiestaST said:
5 Cheapest New Cars in South Africa 2021

Are you shopping for a new car on a tight budget of less than R165k? These are the 5 cheapest new cars currently available in South Africa…

We all know that buying a new car can be an expensive exercise but if your budget is below R165k, what are your options? Yes, you may have to compromise somewhat in terms of quality and features in the low-end of the new car market but if these 5 cheapest cars don’t quite meet your needs then it's worthwhile exploring the used car market right here on Cars.co.za.

Also, if you need car buying advice, feel free to engage with us on Facebook or Twitter and we will gladly assist you.

Let’s take a closer look at 5 of the cheapest new passenger cars money can buy in South Africa.

Pricing is accurate as of April 2021.

1. Suzuki S-Presso - From R145 900

2. BAIC D20 - From R149 990

3. Suzuki Celerio - From R153 900

4. Mahindra KUV100 Nxt 1.2 G80 K2+ - From R154 999

5. Renault Kwid - From R162 900

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5 Cheapest New Cars in South Africa 2024

We all know that buying a new car can be an expensive exercise but this article highlights the 5 cheapest new cars currently available in SA.
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I remember buying my wife a Kia Picanto Striker 2010 Soccer World Cup model for R99 900.

Those were the days....
 
Suzuki SA breaks all-time sales record in March 2021

After a challenging 12 months, Suzuki South Africa has posted positive sales as the third quarter of 2021 comes to a close. The Japanese manufacturer posted its best result ever in South Africa with notable improvements over last year’s figures.

As reported in last week’s Naamsa results, Suzuki SA confirms 2 397 units sold in March 2021. This is a 12 per cent increase over February 2021 and a 92 per cent increase over March 2020. With these results, Suzuki confirms that it holds a 8,54 per cent market share in the passenger car sales.

“Suzuki set several sales records on its way to recording its best year ever in 2020, despite the hard lockdown and a general disruption in vehicle imports owing to the pandemic. This was followed in 2021 with two new sales records in February and March, with the focus on sustainable growth in the coming months,” says André Venter, divisional manager of sales and marketing at Suzuki Auto South Africa.

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Suzuki SA breaks all-time sales record in March 2021 - CAR Magazine

After a challenging 12 months, Suzuki South Africa has posted positive sales as the third quarter of 2021 comes to a close. The Japanese manufacturer posted its best result ever in South Africa with notable improvements over last year’s figures.
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Volvo Cars records the best first quarter sales figures in company history

Volvo’s push towards premium and eco-friendly saloons and SUVs seems to be paying off after it recorded its bests first quarter of sales in its 94 year history. The Swedish brand reveals that a notable increase of sales in China and the USA from January to March aided in achieving its new record.

Total sales during the first three months of 2021 amounted to 185 698 cars, up by 131 889 in the same period last year. In Europe and the USA, the company managed to improve sales compared to the first quarter last year while also managing to cope with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. China has by now recovered from the impact of the pandemic which peaked in in the first quarter of 2020.

For the month of March alone, Volvo sold 75 315 cars globally, up 62,3 per cent compared to the same month last year. 45 242 of these units were sold in China which equates to a 67,4 per cent increase over the previous year. Compared to the first quarter of 2021, sales are up by 117,7 per cent with the S90 being the most in-demand product.

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Volvo Cars records the best first quarter sales figures in company history

Volvo’s push towards premium and eco-friendly saloons and SUVs seems to be paying off after it recorded its bests first quarter of sales in its 94 year history. The Swedish brand reveals that a notable increase of sales in China and the USA from January to March aided in achieving its new record.
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FiestaST said:
Suzuki SA breaks all-time sales record in March 2021

After a challenging 12 months, Suzuki South Africa has posted positive sales as the third quarter of 2021 comes to a close. The Japanese manufacturer posted its best result ever in South Africa with notable improvements over last year’s figures.

As reported in last week’s Naamsa results, Suzuki SA confirms 2 397 units sold in March 2021. This is a 12 per cent increase over February 2021 and a 92 per cent increase over March 2020. With these results, Suzuki confirms that it holds a 8,54 per cent market share in the passenger car sales.

“Suzuki set several sales records on its way to recording its best year ever in 2020, despite the hard lockdown and a general disruption in vehicle imports owing to the pandemic. This was followed in 2021 with two new sales records in February and March, with the focus on sustainable growth in the coming months,” says André Venter, divisional manager of sales and marketing at Suzuki Auto South Africa.

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Suzuki SA breaks all-time sales record in March 2021 - CAR Magazine

After a challenging 12 months, Suzuki South Africa has posted positive sales as the third quarter of 2021 comes to a close. The Japanese manufacturer posted its best result ever in South Africa with notable improvements over last year’s figures.
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That escalated quickly. South Africans seem to still love Japanese cars which ain't a bad thing.
 
Fox1 said:
Has anyone actually seen a BAIC on the road?
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Does a dealership count lol

Based on this thread I would say not likely.

New Chinese Car Brand in SA: BAIC (pronounced Bike)

A new Chinese Car Brand launches in SA. This one is interesting as it will actually be built in SA. As one of the tweets says...When last did a new brand build a factory right here?!
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Volkswagen SA leads the sales in the passenger car market for Q1 2021

Volkswagen South Africa has gotten sales off to a strong start this year with it claiming the market leader title for the first quarter of 2021. The German manufacturer confirms over 17 000 units sold with over 26 000 exports to international markets.

Within the passenger car market, Volkswagen claims a share of 20,6 per cent with 15 505 recorded over these three months. Within this quarter, February proved to be its strongest with 5 497 vehicles sold. The Polo Vivo remained the brand’s strongest seller with 6 643 units sold over three months. The T-Cross was the brand’s best imported derivative with 2 325 units sold which makes it SA’s best-selling compact SUV.

The Volkswagen plant in Uitenhage also posted strong figures during the first three months of 2021. To date, the plant has exported a total of 26 630 Polos to both left and right-hand drive markets.

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Volkswagen SA leads the sales in the passenger car market for Q1 2021

Volkswagen South Africa has gotten sales off to a strong start this year with it claiming the market leader title for the first quarter of 2021. The German manufacturer confirms over 17 000 units sold with over 26 000 exports to international markets.
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BMW vs Mercedes-Benz: Here’s who sold the most cars in Q1 2021

Mercedes-Benz and BMW have both released their sales figures for the first quarter of 2021, so it’s time to take a look at which of the two German giants is leading this year’s race for the title of the world’s best-selling premium automotive brand.

The BMW brand registered 636 606 units over the first three months of 2021, representing an increase of 33,5 per cent, year on year; a personal sales record for the brand. Mercedes-Benz, meanwhile, reached 590 999 units over the same period, representing a 22,3 per cent increase. This puts the Bavarian automaker ahead by 45 607 units.

The BMW Group, states that this result “underlines its ambitious growth targets for the year”. So what’s the breakdown of products? 560 543 vehicles were delivered to customers during these three months which represents a 36,2 per cent increase over last year. The X models constituted 246 068 of these figures.

Models such as the 5 Series and 3 Series saw increases of 43 per cent and 43,6 per cent respectively over the same period last year. As for electrified vehicles, 70 207 units managed to find new homes which is more than double compared to the year before.

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BMW vs Mercedes-Benz: Here’s who sold the most cars in Q1 2021

Mercedes-Benz and BMW have both released their sales figures for the first quarter of 2021, so it’s time to take a look at which of the two German giants is leading this year’s race for the title of the world’s best-selling premium automotive brand.
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