Funny you should say this. The Ranger I bought last week was specially brought down from Silverton factory, Pretoria for me. VIN lookup shows it has been sitting in a car park since birth day in early October. That is a long time for what should be a fast moving product per monthly sales numbers to be standing parked. Clearly things have slowed right down in SA and it's going to get worse before it gets better.
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Funny you should say this. The Ranger I bought last week was specially brought down from Silverton factory, Pretoria for me. VIN lookup shows it has been sitting in a car park since birth day in early October. That is a long time for what should be a fast moving product per monthly sales numbers to be standing parked. Clearly things have slowed right down in SA and it's going to get worse before it gets better.
RogueTr00per
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Is buying the latest CAR magazine the easiest way to compare care prices across a wide range ?
I subscribe to CAR mag, but tend to navigate to cars.co.za for the most up to date and accurate new car data.
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I really feel a price correction should be in order wrt to the stronger rand etc. The car industry had to increase prices when the rand took a tumble over all those years but when it corrected , they were 'stuck' selling us vehicles at the inflated prices that probably don't mirror reality. Of course they will take the extra profit but at reduced volumes. But if the volume is 0 - then they will close up like Citroen.
A price correction will cause resentment and is going to affect those of us that bought it at the higher prices but this needs to be done. I can sell my second hand car for the same price I paid for it two years ago. (Mileage is still very low and in maintenance period ). Ridiculous
A price correction will cause resentment and is going to affect those of us that bought it at the higher prices but this needs to be done. I can sell my second hand car for the same price I paid for it two years ago. (Mileage is still very low and in maintenance period ). Ridiculous
Arthur Morgan
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Any idea why the Sprinter model was cancelled? I know the pre-facelift model was spec'ed rather weird (no reverse camera so cheaper radio too, only semi-leather seats while the 1.3 and 1.6 Prestige models had both a camera and full leather seats)?
NarrowBandFtw
Honorary Master
Fun fact: the ex editor of the one is the Consumer Experience Manager of the other
Yes, and he unfollowed me on Twitter for some reason, so my love for him and his bald head is lost....
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Lol...dunno know why. I know him & met him a few times. Nice bloke. Great love for the classics.
We used to be very friendly during his GWM days and I gave him good feedback after the last JIMS I went to. But the other day I saw he was no longer following me. Perhaps he is not fond of when I use c%nt in a tweet....
NarrowBandFtw
Honorary Master
My experience has been the same, nice bloke, very knowledgeable and passionate about cars and a good author.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
In 2016, the battle for the title of South Africa’s best-selling bakkie was a close one, with the Toyota Hilux (35 428) taking the crown just ahead of the Ford Ranger (32 468). So, what happened in the first month of 2017?
Well, we’ve decided to take a closer look at the sales figures to identify the 10 best-selling bakkies of January 2017.
After regaining first place in the final month of 2016, the Hilux again fell to second in January, with the Ranger ousting its Japanese foe by a mere 279 units.
The Nissan NP200, meanwhile, climbed one place to snaffle third, with its NP300 sibling enjoying a particularly strong month, moving up one to fourth. That means the Isuzu KB dropped two spots to fifth.
The Chevrolet Utility held steady in sixth, while the Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-up moved up one to claim seventh. The Volkswagen Amarok fell one place to eighth, while the Mahindra Scorpio Pik-Up and Bolero held firm to again round out the table.
That means there’s no room for the Mitsubishi Triton (64), Mazda BT-50 (45), Fiat Fullback (26) or Tata Xenon (16) in January.
See the top ten list below, and have a look at December’s figures here.
South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of January 2017:
1. Ford Ranger – 2 677
2. Toyota Hilux – 2 398
3. Nissan NP200 – 1 150
4. Nissan NP300 – 1 020
5. Isuzu KB – 772
6. Chevrolet Utility – 609
7. Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-up – 286
8. Volkswagen Amarok – 237
9. Mahindra Scorpio Pick-Up – 101
10. Mahindra Bolero – 86
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/sas-10-best-selling-bakkies-of-january-2017/
Well, we’ve decided to take a closer look at the sales figures to identify the 10 best-selling bakkies of January 2017.
After regaining first place in the final month of 2016, the Hilux again fell to second in January, with the Ranger ousting its Japanese foe by a mere 279 units.
The Nissan NP200, meanwhile, climbed one place to snaffle third, with its NP300 sibling enjoying a particularly strong month, moving up one to fourth. That means the Isuzu KB dropped two spots to fifth.
The Chevrolet Utility held steady in sixth, while the Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-up moved up one to claim seventh. The Volkswagen Amarok fell one place to eighth, while the Mahindra Scorpio Pik-Up and Bolero held firm to again round out the table.
That means there’s no room for the Mitsubishi Triton (64), Mazda BT-50 (45), Fiat Fullback (26) or Tata Xenon (16) in January.
See the top ten list below, and have a look at December’s figures here.
South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of January 2017:
1. Ford Ranger – 2 677
2. Toyota Hilux – 2 398
3. Nissan NP200 – 1 150
4. Nissan NP300 – 1 020
5. Isuzu KB – 772
6. Chevrolet Utility – 609
7. Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-up – 286
8. Volkswagen Amarok – 237
9. Mahindra Scorpio Pick-Up – 101
10. Mahindra Bolero – 86
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/sas-10-best-selling-bakkies-of-january-2017/
FiestaST
Honorary Master
SA car sales: 2017 starts with modest growth
In amplification of the new vehicle sales statistics for January , the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers (Naamsa) commented that new vehicle sales had started 2017 on a positive note.
Export sales of new motor vehicles had, however, registered a decline principally due to factory refurbishment work at one of the major plants.
Positive signs
In the event, January 2017's aggregate new vehicle sales at 50 333 units had registered a welcome, albeit modest, improvement of 1819 vehicles or a gain of 3.7% compared to the 48 514 vehicles sold in January 2016. January 2017 export sales at 11 659 units reflected a decline of 1342 vehicles or a fall of 10.3% compared to the 13 001 vehicles exported in January last year.
Overall, out of the total reported Industry sales of 50 333 vehicles, an estimated 35 379 units or 70.3% represented dealer sales, 23.8% represented sales to the vehicle rental Industry, 3.1% to Industry corporate fleets and 2.8% to government.
For the first time in fourteen months, the new car market had registered an increase on the corresponding month of the previous year. In the event, the January 2017 new car market at 36 794 units reflected a fairly substantial improvement of 1661 cars or a gain of 4.7% compared to the 35 133 new cars sold in January last year. The car rental industry had made a strong contribution and had accounted for 31.8% of new car sales in January 2017.
Domestic sales of industry new light commercial vehicles, bakkies and mini buses at 11 977 units during January 2017 reflected an improvement of 187 units or a gain of 1.6% compared to the 11 790 light commercial vehicles sold during the corresponding month last year.
Stronger rand
Domestically, says Naamsa, a number of key indicators including the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) and the Reserve Bank’s leading indicator held out the possibility of a significant improvement in South Africa’s medium term economic outlook. Particularly noteworthy was the substantial increase in the leading business cycle indicator which had now risen for four consecutive months.
Together with the positive impact of the easing of drought conditions and projected global economic growth of around 3.4%, as well as rand strength which should benefit new vehicle pricing, these factors should contribute positively to sales of new motor vehicles, whilst export sales were expected to benefit from the projected improvement in global economic conditions.
Premised on expected improvement in key economic indicators, Naamsa predicts that domestic sales could regain some traction during the course of the year and, at this stage, Naamsa anticipated aggregate annual volume improvement of up to 3.5%.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/News/Industry_News/sa-car-sales-2017-starts-with-modest-growth-20170202
In amplification of the new vehicle sales statistics for January , the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers (Naamsa) commented that new vehicle sales had started 2017 on a positive note.
Export sales of new motor vehicles had, however, registered a decline principally due to factory refurbishment work at one of the major plants.
Positive signs
In the event, January 2017's aggregate new vehicle sales at 50 333 units had registered a welcome, albeit modest, improvement of 1819 vehicles or a gain of 3.7% compared to the 48 514 vehicles sold in January 2016. January 2017 export sales at 11 659 units reflected a decline of 1342 vehicles or a fall of 10.3% compared to the 13 001 vehicles exported in January last year.
Overall, out of the total reported Industry sales of 50 333 vehicles, an estimated 35 379 units or 70.3% represented dealer sales, 23.8% represented sales to the vehicle rental Industry, 3.1% to Industry corporate fleets and 2.8% to government.
For the first time in fourteen months, the new car market had registered an increase on the corresponding month of the previous year. In the event, the January 2017 new car market at 36 794 units reflected a fairly substantial improvement of 1661 cars or a gain of 4.7% compared to the 35 133 new cars sold in January last year. The car rental industry had made a strong contribution and had accounted for 31.8% of new car sales in January 2017.
Domestic sales of industry new light commercial vehicles, bakkies and mini buses at 11 977 units during January 2017 reflected an improvement of 187 units or a gain of 1.6% compared to the 11 790 light commercial vehicles sold during the corresponding month last year.
Stronger rand
Domestically, says Naamsa, a number of key indicators including the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) and the Reserve Bank’s leading indicator held out the possibility of a significant improvement in South Africa’s medium term economic outlook. Particularly noteworthy was the substantial increase in the leading business cycle indicator which had now risen for four consecutive months.
Together with the positive impact of the easing of drought conditions and projected global economic growth of around 3.4%, as well as rand strength which should benefit new vehicle pricing, these factors should contribute positively to sales of new motor vehicles, whilst export sales were expected to benefit from the projected improvement in global economic conditions.
Premised on expected improvement in key economic indicators, Naamsa predicts that domestic sales could regain some traction during the course of the year and, at this stage, Naamsa anticipated aggregate annual volume improvement of up to 3.5%.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/News/Industry_News/sa-car-sales-2017-starts-with-modest-growth-20170202
FiestaST
Honorary Master
NAAMSA: January 2017 – positive start to the year
In amplification of the new vehicle sales statistics for the month of January 2017, Naamsa commented that new vehicle sales had started 2017 on a positive note. Export sales of new motor vehicles had, however, registered a decline principally due to factory refurbishment work at one of the major plants.
In the event, January 2017 aggregate new vehicle sales at 50 333 units had registered a welcome, albeit modest, improvement of 1 819 vehicles or a gain of 3,7% compared to the 48 514 vehicles sold in January 2016. January 2017 export sales at 11 659 units reflected a decline of 1 342 vehicles or a fall of 10,3% compared to the 13 001 vehicles exported in January last year.
Overall, out of the total reported industry sales of 50 333 vehicles, an estimated 35 379 units or 70,3% represented dealer sales, 23,8% represented sales to the vehicle rental industry, 3,1% to industry corporate fleets and 2,8% to the government.
For the first time in fourteen months, the new car market registered an increase on the corresponding month of the previous year. In the event, the January 2017 new car market at 36 794 units reflected a fairly substantial improvement of 1 661 cars or a gain of 4,7% compared to the 35 133 new cars sold in January last year. The car rental industry had made a strong contribution and had accounted for 31,8% of new car sales in January.
Domestic sales of industry new light commercial vehicles, bakkies and mini buses at 11 977 units during January 2017 reflected an improvement of 187 units or a gain of 1,6% compared to the 11 790 light commercial vehicles sold during the corresponding month last year.
Sales of vehicles in the medium- and heavy truck segments of the industry at 493 units and 1 069 units registered slight falls and, in the case of medium commercial vehicles, reflected a decline of 15 units or 3,0% and, in the case of heavy trucks and buses, a decline of 14 vehicles or a fall of 1,3% compared to the corresponding month last year.
Industry new vehicle exports during January 2017 had been affected by extensive factory refurbishment at BMW SA in preparation for a new model. As a result, exports had declined by 1 342 units, a fall of 10,3% compared to the 13 001 vehicles exported in January last year. Increases in new vehicle exports were expected to materialise in the months ahead and the industry remained on target for record export numbers in 2017.
Domestically, a number of key indicators including the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) and the Reserve Bank’s leading indicator held out the possibility of a significant improvement in South Africa’s medium-term economic outlook. Particularly noteworthy was the substantial increase in the leading business cycle indicator which had now risen for four consecutive months.
Together with the positive impact of the easing of drought conditions and projected global economic growth of around 3,4% as well as rand strength which should benefit new vehicle pricing, these factors should contribute positively to sales of new motor vehicles, whilst export sales were expected to benefit from the projected improvement in global economic conditions.
Premised on expected improvement in key economic indicators, domestic sales could regain some traction during the course of the year and, at this stage, Naamsa anticipated aggregate annual volume improvement of up to 3,5%.
With effect from 1 January 2017, new vehicle sales previously reported under Associated Motor Holdings will be reported under the new company name of MOTUS Corporation.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/naamsa-january-2017-positive-start-to-the-year/
In amplification of the new vehicle sales statistics for the month of January 2017, Naamsa commented that new vehicle sales had started 2017 on a positive note. Export sales of new motor vehicles had, however, registered a decline principally due to factory refurbishment work at one of the major plants.
In the event, January 2017 aggregate new vehicle sales at 50 333 units had registered a welcome, albeit modest, improvement of 1 819 vehicles or a gain of 3,7% compared to the 48 514 vehicles sold in January 2016. January 2017 export sales at 11 659 units reflected a decline of 1 342 vehicles or a fall of 10,3% compared to the 13 001 vehicles exported in January last year.
Overall, out of the total reported industry sales of 50 333 vehicles, an estimated 35 379 units or 70,3% represented dealer sales, 23,8% represented sales to the vehicle rental industry, 3,1% to industry corporate fleets and 2,8% to the government.
For the first time in fourteen months, the new car market registered an increase on the corresponding month of the previous year. In the event, the January 2017 new car market at 36 794 units reflected a fairly substantial improvement of 1 661 cars or a gain of 4,7% compared to the 35 133 new cars sold in January last year. The car rental industry had made a strong contribution and had accounted for 31,8% of new car sales in January.
Domestic sales of industry new light commercial vehicles, bakkies and mini buses at 11 977 units during January 2017 reflected an improvement of 187 units or a gain of 1,6% compared to the 11 790 light commercial vehicles sold during the corresponding month last year.
Sales of vehicles in the medium- and heavy truck segments of the industry at 493 units and 1 069 units registered slight falls and, in the case of medium commercial vehicles, reflected a decline of 15 units or 3,0% and, in the case of heavy trucks and buses, a decline of 14 vehicles or a fall of 1,3% compared to the corresponding month last year.
Industry new vehicle exports during January 2017 had been affected by extensive factory refurbishment at BMW SA in preparation for a new model. As a result, exports had declined by 1 342 units, a fall of 10,3% compared to the 13 001 vehicles exported in January last year. Increases in new vehicle exports were expected to materialise in the months ahead and the industry remained on target for record export numbers in 2017.
Domestically, a number of key indicators including the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) and the Reserve Bank’s leading indicator held out the possibility of a significant improvement in South Africa’s medium-term economic outlook. Particularly noteworthy was the substantial increase in the leading business cycle indicator which had now risen for four consecutive months.
Together with the positive impact of the easing of drought conditions and projected global economic growth of around 3,4% as well as rand strength which should benefit new vehicle pricing, these factors should contribute positively to sales of new motor vehicles, whilst export sales were expected to benefit from the projected improvement in global economic conditions.
Premised on expected improvement in key economic indicators, domestic sales could regain some traction during the course of the year and, at this stage, Naamsa anticipated aggregate annual volume improvement of up to 3,5%.
With effect from 1 January 2017, new vehicle sales previously reported under Associated Motor Holdings will be reported under the new company name of MOTUS Corporation.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/naamsa-january-2017-positive-start-to-the-year/
FiestaST
Honorary Master
SA’s 10 best-selling passenger cars of January 2017
Ah, some positive news for a change. January 2017 aggregate new vehicle sales in South Africa came in at 50 333 units, representing a modest improvement of 3,7% when compared to the corresponding month in 2016. Yes, that’s the first time we’ve seen a year-on-year increase in some 14 months…
As always, it’s interesting to take a look at what’s happening in terms of individual model sales. So, we’ve examined the figures released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), and picked out the ten best-selling passenger vehicles for the month (also, be sure to check out the 10 best-selling bakkies).
One must bear in mind that certain importers – such as Hyundai and Kia – do not submit individual model sales figures, instead only disclosing aggregate sales stats. Mercedes-Benz, too, has taken a similar stance.
In the first month of 2017, the Volkswagen Polo Vivo and regular Polo held on to their respective first and second places. Toyota’s combination of the Corolla, Auris and Corolla Quest (the brand reports an overall figure rather than individual model sales), meanwhile, climbed one to third spot.
The Toyota Etios bounced back in January, soaring five places up the table to fourth, with the Ford Fiesta climbing three to fifth. That means the Toyota Fortuner dropped three places to sixth.
The Chevrolet Spark returned to the table to snaffle seventh, while the Ford EcoSport was forced down three spots to eighth. The Toyota RAV4 also made a comeback to the top ten (in ninth), while the Renault Kwid fell three spots to secure the final place on the table. That saw the BMW 3 Series (447) and Ford Figo (377) fall out of the top ten.
Other bits and bobs
Other interesting figures from January’s stats include the fact that some 15 units of the new Giulia were registered, and that under-fire Ford could shift just 74 Kuga units.
Honda, meanwhile, sold 167 examples of its Brio city car, while the Jazz (152) and HR-V (143) proved the next most popular products for the brand. Interestingly, BR-V sales have slowed somewhat, with 95 units moved in January.
Jaguar’s top performer for the month was the F-Pace (84), while the CX-3 (326) assumed that role for Mazda. The Nissan Almera (502) almost secured a top-ten spot, outselling the Datsun GO (472) for the Japanese group (although the GO+ added a further 277 units).
After the Kwid, Renault’s top-seller was the Clio (394), with the Sandero (384) close behind. The Suzuki Swift managed to crack the 200-unit mark in January, while 38 units of the new Baleno were registered.
The Toyota Avanza (611) narrowly missed out on making the top ten, while the LX proved to be the best-seller for Lexus with 36 units. The Volkswagen Golf managed 435 units, while the Tiguan (282), Up! (292) and Audi A3 (226) all performed well for the VW Group. In addition, some 30 Q2 units were registered in January.
See the top ten table below (and have a look back at December’s figures here):
South Africa’s 10 best-selling passengers cars of January 2017:
1. Volkswagen Polo Vivo – 2 951
2. Volkswagen Polo – 2 734
3. Toyota Corolla/Auris/Quest – 2 628
4. Toyota Etios – 2 302
5. Ford Fiesta – 1 707
6. Toyota Fortuner – 1 233
7. Chevrolet Spark – 966
8. Ford EcoSport – 828
9. Toyota RAV4 – 689
10. Renault Kwid – 621
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/sas-10-best-selling-passenger-cars-of-january-2017/
Ah, some positive news for a change. January 2017 aggregate new vehicle sales in South Africa came in at 50 333 units, representing a modest improvement of 3,7% when compared to the corresponding month in 2016. Yes, that’s the first time we’ve seen a year-on-year increase in some 14 months…
As always, it’s interesting to take a look at what’s happening in terms of individual model sales. So, we’ve examined the figures released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), and picked out the ten best-selling passenger vehicles for the month (also, be sure to check out the 10 best-selling bakkies).
One must bear in mind that certain importers – such as Hyundai and Kia – do not submit individual model sales figures, instead only disclosing aggregate sales stats. Mercedes-Benz, too, has taken a similar stance.
In the first month of 2017, the Volkswagen Polo Vivo and regular Polo held on to their respective first and second places. Toyota’s combination of the Corolla, Auris and Corolla Quest (the brand reports an overall figure rather than individual model sales), meanwhile, climbed one to third spot.
The Toyota Etios bounced back in January, soaring five places up the table to fourth, with the Ford Fiesta climbing three to fifth. That means the Toyota Fortuner dropped three places to sixth.
The Chevrolet Spark returned to the table to snaffle seventh, while the Ford EcoSport was forced down three spots to eighth. The Toyota RAV4 also made a comeback to the top ten (in ninth), while the Renault Kwid fell three spots to secure the final place on the table. That saw the BMW 3 Series (447) and Ford Figo (377) fall out of the top ten.
Other bits and bobs
Other interesting figures from January’s stats include the fact that some 15 units of the new Giulia were registered, and that under-fire Ford could shift just 74 Kuga units.
Honda, meanwhile, sold 167 examples of its Brio city car, while the Jazz (152) and HR-V (143) proved the next most popular products for the brand. Interestingly, BR-V sales have slowed somewhat, with 95 units moved in January.
Jaguar’s top performer for the month was the F-Pace (84), while the CX-3 (326) assumed that role for Mazda. The Nissan Almera (502) almost secured a top-ten spot, outselling the Datsun GO (472) for the Japanese group (although the GO+ added a further 277 units).
After the Kwid, Renault’s top-seller was the Clio (394), with the Sandero (384) close behind. The Suzuki Swift managed to crack the 200-unit mark in January, while 38 units of the new Baleno were registered.
The Toyota Avanza (611) narrowly missed out on making the top ten, while the LX proved to be the best-seller for Lexus with 36 units. The Volkswagen Golf managed 435 units, while the Tiguan (282), Up! (292) and Audi A3 (226) all performed well for the VW Group. In addition, some 30 Q2 units were registered in January.
See the top ten table below (and have a look back at December’s figures here):
South Africa’s 10 best-selling passengers cars of January 2017:
1. Volkswagen Polo Vivo – 2 951
2. Volkswagen Polo – 2 734
3. Toyota Corolla/Auris/Quest – 2 628
4. Toyota Etios – 2 302
5. Ford Fiesta – 1 707
6. Toyota Fortuner – 1 233
7. Chevrolet Spark – 966
8. Ford EcoSport – 828
9. Toyota RAV4 – 689
10. Renault Kwid – 621
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/sas-10-best-selling-passenger-cars-of-january-2017/
TheChamp
Honorary Master
Amazing!
FiestaST
Honorary Master
SA's best-selling sports cars in January
The Ford Mustang picked up in January 2017 where it ended 2016: as South Africa's best-selling sports cars.
A pressing economy and a recovering rand all played a part in dismal sales across the new vehicle market, but perhaps the biggest telling sign of this strain can be seen in the sports car category.
Dwindling numbers
The Mustang found a massive 128 new owners; more than four times what the second-placed Porsche 911 achieved on 29! The Porsche Cayman/Boxster sold the third most units on 20.
BMW's electric sports car, the i8, found six new owners, followed by the Nissan GT-R (five owners) in fifth.
The Audi R8 and Ferrari 488 Spider each sold a solitary unit.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/News/Guid...-selling-sports-cars-in-south-africa-20170202
The Ford Mustang picked up in January 2017 where it ended 2016: as South Africa's best-selling sports cars.
A pressing economy and a recovering rand all played a part in dismal sales across the new vehicle market, but perhaps the biggest telling sign of this strain can be seen in the sports car category.
Dwindling numbers
The Mustang found a massive 128 new owners; more than four times what the second-placed Porsche 911 achieved on 29! The Porsche Cayman/Boxster sold the third most units on 20.
BMW's electric sports car, the i8, found six new owners, followed by the Nissan GT-R (five owners) in fifth.
The Audi R8 and Ferrari 488 Spider each sold a solitary unit.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/News/Guid...-selling-sports-cars-in-south-africa-20170202
Well deserved. We worked on one last week and it was a blast to drive back to the dealership
FiestaST
Honorary Master
New Car Sales Summary for January 2017
New car sales in South Africa reflected a positive start to 2017, but tough times lie ahead for the local automotive industry. Take a look at this new car sales summary for more insight…
The South African automotive industry has been under severe pressure over the last year and another tough year lies ahead for 2017. Despite the gloomy outlook, new car sales figures for January 2017 released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) indicates marginal year-on-year gains for the first time in 14 months, thanks in part, to a strong contribution from the rental car industry. Exports, however, declined fairly substantially due to factory refurbishment work at BMW’s Rosslyn plant in preparation for local production of the X3 SUV.
Toyota had a strong sales month and is currently South Africa’s best-selling car brand. The Toyota Hilux, a vehicle that regularly tops the sales chart locally, had a shocker month in January and was the fifth best-selling vehicle in the country. The Volkswagen Polo Vivo came out on top as the best-selling car for the month, closely followed by the Polo and popular Ford Ranger.
Here is a quick summary of new car sales in South Africa for January 2017.
Aggregate new car sales of 50 333 up by 3.7% (1 819 units) compared to January 2016.
New passenger car sales of 36 794 up by 4.7% (1 661 units) compared to January 2016.
New Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) sales 11 790 up by 1.6% (187 units) compared to January 2016.
Export sales of 11 659 down by 10.3% (1 342 units) compared to January 2016
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/new-car-sales-summary-for-january-2017/43024/#.WJMbJ5FXehA
New car sales in South Africa reflected a positive start to 2017, but tough times lie ahead for the local automotive industry. Take a look at this new car sales summary for more insight…
The South African automotive industry has been under severe pressure over the last year and another tough year lies ahead for 2017. Despite the gloomy outlook, new car sales figures for January 2017 released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) indicates marginal year-on-year gains for the first time in 14 months, thanks in part, to a strong contribution from the rental car industry. Exports, however, declined fairly substantially due to factory refurbishment work at BMW’s Rosslyn plant in preparation for local production of the X3 SUV.
Toyota had a strong sales month and is currently South Africa’s best-selling car brand. The Toyota Hilux, a vehicle that regularly tops the sales chart locally, had a shocker month in January and was the fifth best-selling vehicle in the country. The Volkswagen Polo Vivo came out on top as the best-selling car for the month, closely followed by the Polo and popular Ford Ranger.
Here is a quick summary of new car sales in South Africa for January 2017.
Aggregate new car sales of 50 333 up by 3.7% (1 819 units) compared to January 2016.
New passenger car sales of 36 794 up by 4.7% (1 661 units) compared to January 2016.
New Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) sales 11 790 up by 1.6% (187 units) compared to January 2016.
Export sales of 11 659 down by 10.3% (1 342 units) compared to January 2016
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/new-car-sales-summary-for-january-2017/43024/#.WJMbJ5FXehA
justplain
Expert Member
prices on the up though!
