The SA Vehicle Industry Thread

[FiestaST]

SA car sales | Vivo and Polo takes VW to the top of the charts

In February 2020, the Volkswagen Polo Vivo and Polo were the two best-selling passenger cars in South Africa.

The Vivo, 2019’s top-selling passenger car, sold 2417 units followed by the bigger Polo on 2120 units. These two cars are also the only passenger vehicles to have surpassed 2000 units last month.

SA car sales | Vivo and Polo takes VW to the top of the charts | Life

In February 2020, the Volkswagen Polo Vivo and Polo were the two best-selling passenger cars in South Africa.

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[inanabhay]

Attention:

I hereby withdraw all recommendations made in the past regarding Suzuki vehicles, as my Suzuki Ertiga is rusting all over (externally and internally), after only 2 years.

i had previously reported on this site that rust was noticed within the first few months, which the dealership had repaired, however, the repair did not last long. and, other parts of the vehicle started showing rust.

according to the dealer, Suzuki SA (warrantee division) doesn't want to have the vehicle repaired.

 

[FiestaST]

South Africa's 50 best selling vehicles: February 2020

Although it’s likely to be a long time before South Africa’s vehicle market shows any meaningful growth, February did see some stability return to the market, with overall vehicle sales declining by 0.7 percent year-on-year.

The passenger car market made some positive gains, however, with sales growing by 7.6 percent versus February 2019, but commercial vehicle sales were down by a worrying 17.7 percent.

50 TOP SELLING VEHICLES: FEBRUARY 2020

1 Toyota Hilux 2895
2 Volkswagen Polo Vivo 2417
3 Volkswagen Polo 2120
4 Ford Ranger 1878
5 Isuzu D-Max 1333
6 Nissan NP200 1167
7 Toyota Hi-Ace 1083
8 Ford Figo 1068
9 Ford EcoSport 997
10 Toyota Fortuner 975
11 Renault Kwid 892
12 Toyota Corolla Quest 884
13 Suzuki Swift 761
14 Nissan NP300 Hardbody 737
15 Hyundai i20 676
16 Hyundai Grand i10 674
17 Toyota Etios 644
18 Toyota Yaris 561
19 Volkswagen Polo Sedan 540
20 Volkswagen Tiguan 529
21 Toyota Rav4 497
22 Volkswagen T-Cross 462
23 Renault Triber 432
24 Nissan Almera 426
25 Kia Seltos 377
26 Kia Picanto 373
27 Mazda CX-5 335
28 Mahindra Scorpio Pik-Up 327
29 Renault Duster 315
30 Hyundai H100 Bakkie 300
31 Volkswagen Golf 7 295
32 Renault Clio 281
33 Toyota Avanza 269
34 Mazda CX-3 256
35 Toyota C-HR 246
36 Datsun Go 242
37 Hyundai Tucson 228
38 Kia Sportage 225
39 Toyota Land Cruiser PU 218
40 Kia Rio 217
41 Renault Sandero 216
42 Suzuki Ertiga 192
43 Hyundai Atos 186
44 Mazda2 186
45 Nissan Micra 185
46 Ford Everest 179
47 Volkswagen Amarok 176
48 Mahindra KUV 173
49 Nissan Qashqai 172
50 Honda Amaze 164

South Africa's 50 best selling vehicles: February 2020

It wasn't a good month for the bakkies, but affordable hatchbacks are gaining momentum in a depressed market.

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[FiestaST]

Suzuki SA hits fresh sales record ... with new S-Presso on the way, too

Suzuki Auto South Africa set another sales record in February 2020, with 1 696 vehicles registered locally during the month.

That puts it ahead of the likes of Isuzu (1 545) and Kia (1 375) for the month.

The new record eclipses the Japanese firm’s previous record effort of 1 631 units achieved the month before, handing Suzuki SA its best ever start to a new year.

Suzuki SA hits fresh sales record ... with new S-Presso on the way, too - CAR Magazine

Suzuki Auto South Africa set another sales record in February 2020, with 1 696 vehicles registered locally during the month. That puts it ahead of […]

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[Gtx Gaming]

SA's 12 worst-selling passenger cars (under R500k) of February 2020:
Subaru Impreza – 0
Fiat Panda – 1
Abarth 595 – 2
Suzuki Grand Vitara – 2
Alfa Romeo Giulietta – 3
Opel Adam – 4
Opel Combo Life – 4
Fiat 500X – 6
Landwind X5 – 7
Opel Astra – 9
Opel Grandland X – 9
Opel Mokka X – 9

Not looking good for Opel

 

[TheChamp]

SA's 12 worst-selling passenger cars (under R500k) of February 2020:
Subaru Impreza – 0
Fiat Panda – 1
Abarth 595 – 2
Suzuki Grand Vitara – 2
Alfa Romeo Giulietta – 3
Opel Adam – 4
Opel Combo Life – 4
Fiat 500X – 6
Landwind X5 – 7
Opel Astra – 9
Opel Grandland X – 9
Opel Mokka X – 9

Not looking good for Opel

They've lost interest in the car sales business.

 

[Sumen]

SA's 12 worst-selling passenger cars (under R500k) of February 2020:
Subaru Impreza – 0
Fiat Panda – 1
Abarth 595 – 2
Suzuki Grand Vitara – 2
Alfa Romeo Giulietta – 3
Opel Adam – 4
Opel Combo Life – 4
Fiat 500X – 6
Landwind X5 – 7
Opel Astra – 9
Opel Grandland X – 9
Opel Mokka X – 9

Not looking good for Opel

Probably because they sharing the floor space with Peugeot and Citroen, I mean look at PCSA's sales this month, it's what Opel used to sell last year.

 

[TheChamp]

Wow! Ford Ranger dethrones the Volkswagen Polo in SA's used car market as most popular | Life

The VW Polo is SA's most popular passenger vehicle, so naturally it's safe to assume it would rate the same in the used car market. However, it has been dethroned by the mighty Ford Ranger.

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Well done to the Ranger.

 

[FiestaST]

Wow! Ford Ranger dethrones the Volkswagen Polo in SA's used car market as most popular

The iconic Volkswagen Polo – a modern-day legend when it comes to car sales in South Africa, has been dethroned by the mighty Ford Ranger.

According to George Mienie,

AutoTrader CEO, the Ford bakkie was the top-selling used vehicle in South Africa during the second half of 2019.
"We have just released the next iteration of our Car Industry Report covering the period 1 July to 31 December 2019, and this is one of the most notable facts to have surfaced" he notes.

Wow! Ford Ranger dethrones the Volkswagen Polo in SA's used car market as most popular | Life

The VW Polo is SA's most popular passenger vehicle, so naturally it's safe to assume it would rate the same in the used car market. However, it has been dethroned by the mighty Ford Ranger.

m.wheels24.co.za

 

[FiestaST]

Coronavirus leads to ‘alarming’ drop in global light-vehicle sales

A data and analytics company says the “alarming” drop in global light-vehicle sales experienced in January 2020 was driven by the coronavirus (COVID-19).

According to GlobalData, 6,2 million light vehicles were registered around the world in January, the lowest monthly figure since January 2012.

Coronavirus leads to ‘alarming’ drop in global light-vehicle sales... - CAR Magazine

A data and analytics company says the “alarming” drop in global light-vehicle sales experienced in January 2020 was driven by the coronavirus (COVID-19). According to […]

www.carmag.co.za

 

[TheChamp]

Wow! Ford Ranger dethrones the Volkswagen Polo in SA's used car market as most popular

The iconic Volkswagen Polo – a modern-day legend when it comes to car sales in South Africa, has been dethroned by the mighty Ford Ranger.

According to George Mienie,

AutoTrader CEO, the Ford bakkie was the top-selling used vehicle in South Africa during the second half of 2019.
"We have just released the next iteration of our Car Industry Report covering the period 1 July to 31 December 2019, and this is one of the most notable facts to have surfaced" he notes.

Wow! Ford Ranger dethrones the Volkswagen Polo in SA's used car market as most popular | Life

The VW Polo is SA's most popular passenger vehicle, so naturally it's safe to assume it would rate the same in the used car market. However, it has been dethroned by the mighty Ford Ranger.

m.wheels24.co.za

The exact same article, just above yours.

 

[FiestaST]

BMW SA shuts down Plant Rosslyn for a month due to coronavirus

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse announced that the carmaker's Rosslyn Plant in Gauteng will be shutdown to 'to protect employees and their families and to support society' in its fight against the coronavirus.

Zipse said: "Since yesterday (17 March), we began to shut down our European and Rosslyn automotive plants, which will close by the end of the week. The interruption of production for the mentioned plants is currently planned to run until April 19."

BMW has been building the X3 at Plant Rosslyn since 2018, it was previously manufacturing the popular 3-Series sedan. The facility has a maximum annual capacity of 76 000 units.

BMW SA shuts down Plant Rosslyn for a month due to coronavirus | News24

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse announced that the carmaker's Rosslyn Plant in Gauteng will be shutdown to 'to protect employees and their families and to support society' in its fight against the coronavirus.

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[FiestaST]

SA automakers still in full swing while Europe shuts down most car plants due to coronavirus

The South African automotive industry has implemented several safety protocols due to the coronavirus pandemic, but for now it's still business as usual locally.

European governments have imposed measures to keep people at home to stem the spread of the virus, following this, carmakers have begun shutting down factories, AFP has reported.

SA automakers still in full swing while Europe shuts down most car plants due to coronavirus | News24

The South African automotive industry has implemented several safety protocols due to the coronavirus pandemic, but for now it's still business as usual locally.

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[FiestaST]

How higher CO2 tax rates will impact SA's new car prices from April 2020

Prepare for price hikes across South Africa’s new passenger-vehicle and double-cab bakkie market from April 2020, when government’s revised CO2 emissions tax rates kick in.

Finance minister Tito Mboweni announced the changes to South Africa’s vehicle emissions tax rates during his Budget Speech back in February. And now we’ve decided to take a look at how the updates will impact the prices of a handful of popular new vehicles.

The reason for the changes? Well, the National Treasury says they're “in line with global vehicle emission standards and the shift to low-carbon, fuel-efficient vehicles”.

For the record, the emissions tax rate for passenger cars will change from the current R110 (plus VAT) per gram of carbon dioxide per kilometre (g/km) above the 120 g/km threshold to R120 (plus VAT) per gram above a new, lower 95 g/km threshold “to align with the Euro 6 emission standards”.

How higher CO2 tax rates will impact SA's new car prices from April 2020 - CAR Magazine

Prepare for price hikes across South Africa’s new passenger-vehicle and double-cab bakkie market from April 2020, when government’s revised CO2 emissions tax rates kick in. […]

www.carmag.co.za

 

[FiestaST]

India's car industry, which supplies many of SA's cheaper models, shuts down

India's biggest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India as well as others such as Mahindra, Mercedes-Benz, Fiat Chrysler and Hyundai have announced that they will halt production in the country due to the coronavirus outbreak.

This could also have a knock-on effect on South African car sales as a number of popular model ranges are sourced from India. These include the Toyota Etios, Hyundai Atos and Grand i10, Ford Figo, Suzuki Swift and S-Presso, Volkswagen Polo Sedan and more.

The move comes after carmakers shut plants last week in Europe, the United States, Canada and Mexico as the global death toll from coronavirus exceeded 13 000. South Africa has also seen its BMW factory in Rosslyn shut down.

Mahindra said it aims to start making ventilators for coronavirus patients at its manufacturing plants, mirroring similar efforts by other carmakers including Ferrari and Fiat.

India's car industry, which supplies many of SA's cheaper models, shuts down

Most of India's car manufacturers, including Toyota, Hyundai and Suzuki, are halting their operations due to Covid-19.

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[Heisenborg]

How higher CO2 tax rates will impact SA's new car prices from April 2020

Prepare for price hikes across South Africa’s new passenger-vehicle and double-cab bakkie market from April 2020, when government’s revised CO2 emissions tax rates kick in.

Finance minister Tito Mboweni announced the changes to South Africa’s vehicle emissions tax rates during his Budget Speech back in February. And now we’ve decided to take a look at how the updates will impact the prices of a handful of popular new vehicles.

The reason for the changes? Well, the National Treasury says they're “in line with global vehicle emission standards and the shift to low-carbon, fuel-efficient vehicles”.

For the record, the emissions tax rate for passenger cars will change from the current R110 (plus VAT) per gram of carbon dioxide per kilometre (g/km) above the 120 g/km threshold to R120 (plus VAT) per gram above a new, lower 95 g/km threshold “to align with the Euro 6 emission standards”.

How higher CO2 tax rates will impact SA's new car prices from April 2020 - CAR Magazine

Prepare for price hikes across South Africa’s new passenger-vehicle and double-cab bakkie market from April 2020, when government’s revised CO2 emissions tax rates kick in. […]

www.carmag.co.za

Prepare for a car industry collapse, best these clowns take their hikes and shove it somewhere deep and dark

 

[FiestaST]

Ford to shut down South African factories over coronavirus outbreak

Ford has announced the temporary suspension of production at various manufacturing plants around the world, including here in South Africa, amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

The factory closures started on 21 March and will “continue for several weeks” depending on the “pandemic situation, national restrictions, supplier constraints and dealer stock requirements”.

In South Africa, the Silverton assembly plant in Pretoria (which builds the Ranger and Everest) and the Struandale engine plant in Port Elizabeth are expected to stop production on 27 March. The news follows BMW's decision to shut the doors to Plant Rosslyn for a month.

“The health and safety of our employees, dealers, customers, partners and communities is our highest priority,” said Mark Ovenden, president, International Markets Group at Ford Motor Company.

“We are continuing to act in real time and taking added safety measures by temporarily halting production at our manufacturing sites in the international markets.”

Ford to shut down South African factories over coronavirus outbreak... - CAR Magazine

Ford has announced the temporary suspension of production at various manufacturing plants around the world, including here in South Africa, amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. […]

www.carmag.co.za

 

[HAL 9000]

Kia temporarily shuts down car production (in India) - Team-BHP

Kia Motors has decided to suspend all its operations in India to contain the spread of Covid-19. Production at its manufacturing unit at Anantapur will be stopped until further notice.

Kia dealerships will continue to cater to customer requirements via digital channels.

The car-maker has said that it will ensure deliveries are not delayed and service requirements of customers are attended to.

The Kia Seltos and Carnival are built at the Anantapur unit. The upcoming Sonet sub-4 meter SUV will also be built at this plant.

Kia temporarily shuts down car production | Team-BHP

Kia Motors has decided to suspend all its operations in India to contain the spread of Covid-19. Production at its manufacturing unit at Anantapur will be stopped until further notice.Kia dealerships will ...

www.team-bhp.com

 

[HAL 9000]

Renault-Nissan suspends car production (in India) until further notice - Team-BHP

Renault-Nissan India has decided to temporarily halt operations at its manufacturing plant from March 24, 2020 until further notice.

Operations at Renault-Nissan's Oragadam facility near Chennai will be shut down to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The decision was taken to safeguard its workforce from the infection.

According to Renault, it has implemented several preventive measures across all its offices, dealerships and manufacturing facility and has taken steps to increase awareness.

All employees at Corporate and Regional offices including Chennai, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Kolkata and Pune will continue to work from home.

Renault India will continue offer 24X7 roadside assistance to customers during this period.

Renault, Nissan and Datsun models are assembled at the Oragadam factory. The plant has an annual production capacity of 400,000 units.

Renault-Nissan suspends car production until further notice | Team-BHP

Renault-Nissan India has decided to temporarily halt operations at its manufacturing plant from March 24, 2020 until further notice.Operations at Renault-Nissan's Oragadam facility near Chennai will be ...

www.team-bhp.com

 

[FiestaST]

The Volkswagen Golf has been dethroned as Europe's best-selling car

The Volkswagen Golf has been dethroned by the Renault Clio as the best-selling car in Europe for the month of February 2020.

According to figures released by Jato Dynamics, the Golf managed 24 735 sales on the continent for the month, compared with 24 914 registrations of Renault’s Clio. For the record, the Golf was Europe's best-selling car in 2019, with 410 330 units sold.

As Jato Dynamics points out, the Golf’s fall from first to second in February can at least in part be put down to the gradual changeover to the eighth-generation model across the various European markets.

The Peugeot 208 took third place in February with 20 923 units, while the Opel Corsa (18 406) and Fiat Panda (17 680) rounded out the top five. Interestingly, the Skoda Octavia was the only sedan to place in the top ten, while SUVs and crossovers didn’t feature at all (the highest-ranked example being the Peugeot 3008 in 12th).

The Volkswagen Golf has been dethroned as Europe's best-selling car... - CAR Magazine

The Volkswagen Golf has been dethroned by the Renault Clio as the best-selling car in Europe for the month of February 2020. According to figures […]

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