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SA ‘painfully slow’ in drafting new-energy vehicle policy – Naamsa

The South African government is “moving painfully slowly” in finalising its policy on new-energy vehicles (NEVs), says Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council CEO Mikel Mabasa. Since the unveiling of the green paper on NEVs in May last year, “we have not seen meaningful progress” in the...
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Top 10 passenger brands for September 2022 in South Africa

Here is how the following eight automakers panned out and how many passenger vehicles they sold during September 2022 according to naamsa.

Toyota – 6 648
Volkswagen – 6 387
Suzuki – 4 241
Hyundai – 2 896
Renault – 2 588
Kia – 1 892
Chery – 1 352
BMW – 1 095
Nissan – 1 001
Mercedes-Benz – 693

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Top 10 passenger brands for September 2022 in South Africa

Passenger vehicles made up the majority of all new vehicle sales for the month of September 2022 with 32 392 being sold over the period. Toyota just edged ahead of Volkswagen, but who else made the list for the Top 10?
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September sales stats for light commercial vehicle brands – the Top 5

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September sales stats for light commercial vehicle brands - the Top 5

Although the light commercial vehicle segment was down a marginal 2,7% from the year before, 12 573 still rolled off of the sales floor. Here are the September sales stats for the Top 5 light commercial vehicle sellers in South Africa.
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September was best export month for the outgoing Ford Ranger in 2022

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September was best export month for the outgoing Ford Ranger in 2022

Despite the next-generation bakkie expected to hit showroom floors by the end of the year, Ford South Africa has stated that September 2022 was the best export month for their popular Ranger. Here are all of the export stats you need to know on the leading vehicle export from SA!
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While SA still punishes EV buyers, Ethiopia removes all taxes on them

Despite intense lobbying by South Africa’s motoring industry, government has so far refused to budge on the high import duties it imposes on EVs.
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Despite intense lobbying by South Africa’s motoring industry, government has so far refused to budge on the high import duties it imposes on electric vehicles, which punish consumers who want to go the EV route.

But one other African country – Ethiopia – has decided there are big advantages to be gained in slashing taxes on so-called new-energy vehicles. In doing so, it could end up pioneering EV adoption on the continent.

The East African nation, which is in the process of liberalising its economy and introducing competition, has introduced a new tax regime that exempts EVs from all taxes.
 
Vehicle export market alive and kicking in South Africa

However, in all this despondency, the vehicle export market managed to post a 104,6% improvement from the same time in the year before. Here are the biggest vehicle exporters in South Africa for the month of September

Toyota – 7 264

Volkswagen – 9 656

Ford Motor Company – 9 829

BMW Group – 7 014

Mercedes-Benz SA – 6 501

With certain manufacturers listed above producing several models for the export market; here is a closer look at their most popular productions destined for overseas countries.

Toyota Hilux – 6 820

Volkswagen Polo – 9 656

Ford Ranger – 9 829

BMW X3 – 7 014

Mercedes-Benz C-Class – 6 501

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Vehicle export market alive and kicking in South Africa

Export sales recorded a huge increase in September 2022 compared to vehicles exported in September 2021. Aiding with employment and economic growth, here are September's most popular vehicles in the export market.
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Used bakkies becoming more expensive, particularly the Toyota Hilux, trader says

It has been an eventful few years to say the least, full of occurrences that have impacted new car supply and created shortages.

Pandemic lockdowns shuttered manufacturing plants across the world, and semi-conductor supply constraints continue to have a ripple effect. In 2022, new challenges arose, foremost among these the war in Europe with its knock-on effect on supply chains.

Closer to home, floods in KwaZulu-Natal devastated one of the country’s largest car manufacturing plants, which produces the country’s most popular bakkie, the Toyota Hilux, and the country has been in the grip of rolling power shortages, further impacting supply.

Unsurprisingly, bakkie devotees are turning to the used car market to score their beloved bakkies.

“Bakkies continue to retain the title for the highest searches when combining both single and double-cabs,” says AutoTrader CEO George Mienie. “In the first half of the year, the most searched for bakkies in both the single- and double-cab category were the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Volkswagen Amarok and Toyota Landcruiser.” Searches are an indicator of popularity, of course.



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Stage 6: A major threat to SA’s auto industry

The implementation of Stage 6 load shedding scares all of us, but it may also put automotive parts suppliers – the lifeblood of South Africa’s advanced car industry – out of business.

The South African heavy industry has been forced to innovate by necessity. When your power demands are huge, Eskom’s inability to fulfil its mandate triggers anxiety… and action.

With global orders to fulfil, South African automotive assembly facilities have not been indifferent to the off-grid concept. Impressive solar installations and all manner of clever alternative power sources, independent of the stumbling reality of Eskom, have been integrated by the country’s local vehicle manufacturers.

Take a broad view of the South African automotive industry, and the power risk doesn’t look too terrible. Automotive assembly, unlike food retail, doesn’t require a demanding cold chain refrigeration commitment. The paint shop’s chemical stability and curing lights are probably your most sensitive power-off risk.

But beyond industry conferencing optimism and thought leaders drinking glasses half full of Kool-Aid, the developing risk to localised automotive assembly is massive. And on the increase.

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Stage 6: A major threat to SA's auto industry

Stage 6 load shedding scares all of us, but it may also put parts suppliers – the lifeblood of SA's auto industry – out of business.
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5 Cheapest Hybrid Cars in SA

Here are the 5 cheapest hybrid cars in South Africa! If you are considering buying a hybrid car, you now have some options to consider!

In recent years, hybrid cars have typically been a pricy proposition for new car buyers and as such the technology hasn’t really taken off in South Africa and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) cars remain dominant.

However, global demand for hybrid cars, including micro-hybrid, mild-hybrid, full-hybrid and Plug-in hybrids, is on the increase. China and the Asia Pacific region is leading in terms of hybrid adoption and hybrid uptake is currently surging in Europe too alongside Electric Vehicles (EVs).

Globally, the top hybrid car brands include Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Kia.

Earlier in 2020, Toyota announced that its Prospecton assembly facility in KZN would produce the Corolla Cross, including the Corolla Cross Hybrid, which is currently South Africa’s cheapest hybrid car. More so, with fuel prices surging to new highs in the first half of 2022, demand for more efficient vehicles (including hybrids) has risen sharply and Toyota will look to capaitalise on that demand with additional hybrid products such as the Corolla Hybrid and the RAV4 Hybrid.

Sadly though, Toyota experienced a major setback earlier this year with the floods in KZN causing massive destruction at its Prospecton facility but thankfully production is now resuming with full-scale production expected in September 2022.

Prior to the above developments, the now discontinued Toyota Prius was once one of the cheapest hybrid cars you could buy in South Africa, but with the recent hybrid introductions from Toyota and the launch of the new Honda Fit, buyers have more choice now than ever before.

Please note that pricing is accurate as of October 2022.

5 Cheapest Hybrid Cars in South Africa

Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 Hybrid XS – From R425 400

Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid XS – From R447 800

Honda Fit Hybrid – From R509 600

Haval H6 1.5T HEV Ultra Luxury – From R669 950

Toyota RAV4 2.5 Hybrid GX – From R676 700

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6 Cheapest Hybrid Cars in South Africa

If you are considering buying a hybrid car then take a look at the 6 cheapest hybrid cars in South Africa!
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Another good month for car sales: these were the 10 top brands in October

It’s a trend that’s existed throughout 2022: despite the many challenges and headwinds that it faces, the South African vehicle market is holding up rather well.

The Automotive Business Council, more commonly known as Naamsa, has released the country’s official new vehicle sales figures for October and, with a total recorded volume of 45 996 units, the market grew by 11.4% versus the same month last year.

In a reversal of the trend we’ve seen for most of the year, the light commercial and bakkie market led the growth in October, gaining 14.3% year-on-year with a total of 12 738 units. The passenger car market grew by 10.4%, to 30 597 units, and this sector continues to be supported by a resurgent rental car market.

Last month 82.6% of new vehicle sales took place through the dealer channels, while the rental industry accounted for 13.1%, followed by government (2.4%) and corporate fleets (1.9%).

Naamsa said the market’s performance during October was reassuring in light of tough economic pressures, but the association warned that the pace of the market recovery had eased. It said the growth prospects for the remainder of 2022 remained constrained.

10 top-selling brands: October 2022

  • 1. Toyota – 12 574
  • 2. Volkswagen – 4 904
  • 3. Suzuki Auto – 4 112
  • 4. Nissan – 3 011
  • 5. Hyundai – 2 703
  • 6. Haval – 2 602
  • 7. Ford – 2 458
  • 8. Isuzu – 2 187
  • 9. Renault – 2 011
  • 10. Kia – 1 780
 
New vehicle sales in South Africa: October 2022

South Africa’s new-vehicle industry put in a reassuring performance in October 2022, despite fresh headwinds. Here’s everything you need to know, including the most popular brands and the best-selling vehicles…

In October 2022, South Africa’s new-vehicle market registered its seventh consecutive month of year-on-year growth, with total sales increasing 11.4% to 45 966 units. Note, however, this figure is 3.8% lower than September 2022’s tally.

According to Naamsa, the market’s performance was a “reassuring” one considering “further headwinds” such as the “logistical disruptions caused by the Transnet strike”. Still, the organisation points out the pace of recovery has eased to 13.1% compared with the corresponding period in 2021.

In October, out of the total reported sales of 45 966 units, an estimated 37 983 units (or 82.6%) represented dealer sales, with 13.1% coming courtesy of the vehicle rental industry, 2.4% from government and 1.9% from industry corporate fleets. The new passenger-vehicle market came in at 30 597 units (up 10.4% year on year), again ably supported by the rental industry, which accounted for a “solid” 17.4% of these sales during the month. Meanwhile, 12 738 units were registered in the sector comprising light-commercial vehicles, bakkies and mini-buses, representing a 14.3% improvement compared with October 2021.

New vehicle sales summary for October 2022

- Aggregate new-vehicle sales of 45 966 units increased by 11.4% (4 715 units) compared to October 2021.
- New passenger-vehicle sales of 30 597 units increased by 10.4% (2 881 units) compared to October 2021.
- New light-commercial vehicle sales of 12 738 units increased by 14.3% (1 590 units) compared to October 2021.
- Export sales of 29 508 units increased by 16.1% (4 101 units) compared to October 2021.

10 best-selling car brands in South Africa for October 2022

1. Toyota – 12 574 units

2. Volkswagen Group – 4 904 units

3. Suzuki – 4 112 units

4. Nissan – 3011 units

5. Hyundai – 2 703 units

6. Haval – 2 602 units

7. Ford – 2 458 units

8. Isuzu – 2 187 units

9. Renault – 2 011 units

10. Kia – 1 780 units

10 best-selling vehicles in South Africa for October 2022

1. Toyota Hilux – 3 336 units

2. Toyota Corolla Cross – 2 014 units

3. Toyota Urban Cruiser – 1 820 units

4. Ford Ranger – 1 807 units

5. Isuzu D-Max – 1 802 units

6. Suzuki Swift – 1 639 units

7. Volkswagen Polo Vivo – 1 583 units

8. Toyota Hi-Ace – 1 239 units

9. Nissan NP200 – 1 096 units

10. Haval H6 – 956 units

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New vehicle sales in South Africa: October 2022

South Africa’s new-vehicle industry put in a reassuring performance in October 2022, despite fresh headwinds. Here are all the details...
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