The SA Vehicle Industry Thread

South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of June 2018

The sales figures for June 2018 are in … and a massive 1 323 units separate the top two vehicles as the battle for the title of South Africa’s best-selling bakkie continues.

According to Naamsa, June’s new vehicle industry sales came in at 46 678 units, representing an increase of 3,0%, year on year. The light commercial segment, meanwhile, declined 0,4% to 14 261 units for the month.

So, exactly what happened in terms of bakkie sales in June 2018? Well, the Toyota Hilux stayed in first place (after beating the Ford Ranger by 519 units in May 2018), with the Ranger again having to settle for second. By our maths, that puts the Hilux (which likely received a boost thanks to the recent launch of the latest Dakar edition) a whopping 4 763 units ahead of the Ranger halfway through the year.

In June, the Nissan NP200 held onto third, while the Isuzu KB likewise remained in fourth. The Nissan NP300/Hardbody (we’re now combining these figures) held steady in fifth, while the Volkswagen Amarok remained in sixth.

The Mahindra Pik-Up moved up one place to seventh and the GWM Steed one spot to eighth, forcing the Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-up down two to ninth. The Nissan Navara again had to settle for the final spot on the list.

That means there was no room for the Mahindra Bolero (73), Mazda BT-50 (50), Mitsubishi Triton (37) or Fiat Fullback (12) in June.

Unfortunately, Mercedes-Benz South Africa doesn’t report individual model sales, so it’s hard to tell exactly how many X-Class units were sold during the month, though we do know that the Stuttgart-based brand registered a total of 76 units (up from the previous month’s 33) in the light commercial segment (which includes vans).

See the top ten list below, and have a look at May 2018’s figures here.

South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of June 2018:

1. Toyota Hilux – 3 936
2. Ford Ranger – 2 613
3. Nissan NP200 – 1 847
4. Isuzu KB – 1 372
5. Nissan NP300/Hardbody – 831
6. Volkswagen Amarok – 314
7. Mahindra Pik-Up – 232
8. GWM Steed – 174
9. Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-up – 163
10. Nissan Navara – 126

http://www.carmag.co.za/news/south-africas-10-best-selling-bakkies-june-2018/
 
Good news for SA: New car sales 'have exceeded industry

Domestic sales figures in June 1028 have exceeded industry expectations but export sales continue to disappoint, reports Naamsa.

Vehicles sales by the numbers

New vehicle sales at 46 678 units show an improvement of 1346 vehicles (3.0%) from the 45332 vehicles sold in June 2017.

Overall, export vehicle sales at 26 790 vehicles reflect a decline of 4805 units (-15.2%) compared to the 31 595 vehicles exported in June last year.

Industry break down

Overall, out of the total reported Industry sales of 46 678 vehicles, an estimated 38 498 units or 82.5% represent dealer sales, an estimated 11.0% represent sales to the vehicle rental Industry, 3.7% to industry corporate fleets and 2.8% to government.

Car sales

The new car market in June 2018 at 29886 units registered a marginal improvement of 1261 cars or a gain of 4.4% compared to the 28 625 new cars sold in June 2017. Naamsa said: "On the back of fleeting replenishment the car rental industry contribution had recovered substantially by 15.1% during the month."

Bakkie market

Domestic sales of new light commercial vehicles, bakkies and mini buses, at 14261 units, declined during June, 2018 by 58 units or 0.4% compared to the 14 319 light commercial vehicles sold during the corresponding month last year.

Naamsa comments on June sales

Naamsa said: "The improvement in domestic sales, particularly new car sales, was encouraging given recent weak economic growth and investment numbers. It appeared that the new car market had been supported by improved business and consumer confidence.

"However, the decline in the leading indicator of the Reserve Bank over the past two months – suggested a challenging economic environment going forward. Normally new vehicle sales during the second half of a calendar year tended to show improvement on first half sales and this reinforced NAAMSA’s expectations of a modest annual improvement in 2018 domestic sales volumes compared to 2017.

The SA car market future

The organisation said: "Naamsa continued to project growth in export sales over the balance of the year. However, the industry’s export performance was likely to be affected by current protectionist policies in the United States which had increased the risk of a global trade war and this could impact on international trade flows, including vehicle exports."

https://www.wheels24.co.za/News/SA_...xceeded-industry-expectations-naamsa-20180702
 
Powerhouse Polo in SA: Volkswagen goes on top in new car sales

Volkswagen's popular duo, the Polo Vivo and Polo, took top honours as the top-selling passenger cars in June 2018.

During June 2018, the Vivo attracted the attention of 2285 new owners, whereas the bigger Polo managed to 1844 units.

Toyota - more cars in the top 10 than any other

The Corolla/Auris/Quest leads Toyota’s sales charge in South Africa with a strong performance of 1226 units in third place, ahead of the ultra-popular Toyota Fortuner (1190 units).

The Toyota Etios moves into sixth place on 977 while the Yaris goes ninth with 885 units.

The best of the rest

The budget-beating Renault Kwid astounded again with 1023 units sold last month to go fifth, while its sibling, the Sandero, exceeded the 900-mark on 937 units in seventh place.

Hyundai’s Grandi10 (8th) sold four fewer units than the Sandero on 933. The cutesy Kia Picanto rounds out the top ten on 764 units.

https://www.wheels24.co.za/News/SA_...kswagen-goes-on-top-in-new-car-sales-20180702

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SA’s 10 best-selling passenger cars of June 2018

According to Naamsa, June’s new vehicle industry sales came in at 46 678 units, representing an increase of 3,0%, year on year. Here’s what happened in the sixth month of the year in terms of passenger cars…

As always, it’s interesting to take a look at what’s happening in terms of individual model sales. We’ve already examined the figures and picked out the 10 best-selling bakkies for the month, and now it’s time to do the same with the passenger vehicle market.

Interestingly, BMW not too long ago opted to resume the release of its individual model sales figures, while certain other automakers – most notably German rival Mercedes-Benz – still disclose only aggregate sales statistics. Kia and Hyundai also thankfully started releasing their individual model sales figures a few months ago, which makes the picture a little clearer.

So, what happened in June 2018? Well, the Volkswagen Polo Vivo returned to the top spot, pushing the regular Polo down one to second. Toyota’s combination of the Corolla, Auris and Corolla Quest (the brand reports an overall figure rather than individual model sales) retained third, again just ahead of the Fortuner, which held steady in fourth.

The Renault Kwid enjoyed one of its very best months on record (hitting four figures), climbing three places to fifth. The Toyota Etios held steady in sixth, while the Renault Sandero returned to the table to grab a strong seventh.

The Hyundai Grand i10 dropped three places to eighth, while the Toyota Yaris rocketed back onto the charts to claim ninth. The Kia Picanto fell three places to the final spot, with the Toyota RAV4 (753) and Hyundai Creta (597) dropping off the table.

Other bits and bobs

What else caught our eye in June 2018? Well, BMW’s heavy lifters were again the 3 Series (530) and locally built X3 (293), while the Everest (440) rather unusually proved to be Ford’s best performer for the month. The new Fiesta managed 346 units, while the EcoSport added 221 and the Figo 111.

Honda managed to register 130 examples of its CR-V, while Hyundai added 579 units of its i20 and 189 units of its Tucson. And the Isuzu MU-X? Well, as many as 208 examples were registered in the month, seeing the new-to-SA model positively trounce the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (34).

The Jaguar E-Pace (79) outsold the BMW X2 (69), but the Volvo XC40 beat them both with 101 units registered. Kia sold 315 units of its Rio, while Mazda’s top performer was the CX-5 (427).

Nissan’s biggest seller in June 2018 was the X-Trail (508), although the Datsun Go (466) and Almera (358) also contributed gamely to the Japanese automaker’s cause. And the new Nissan Micra? Well, the brand registered 308 examples for the month, along with 181 units of its Micra Active.

Opel managed a total of 186 units (with the Corsa leading the way on 66), while Peugeot fell four units short of three figures (the 3008 was again its best-seller, on 42). Meanwhile, Suzuki sold 303 units of its new Swift and 43 of its new DZire to total 864 units in the passenger vehicle market.

Outside of the top ten, Toyota’s Avanza (413) and C-HR (161) featured, as did Volkswagen’s Tiguan (518) and Golf (390). While the A3 (231) was again Audi’s top performer, the Q5 (101) also hit three figures. Volvo’s new XC60 managed 83 units for the month.

See the top ten table below (and have a look back at May 2018’s figures here):

South Africa’s 10 best-selling passengers cars of June 2018:

1. Volkswagen Polo Vivo – 2 285
2. Volkswagen Polo – 1 844
3. Toyota Corolla/Auris/Quest – 1 226
4. Toyota Fortuner – 1 190
5. Renault Kwid – 1 023
6. Toyota Etios – 977
7. Renault Sandero – 937
8. Hyundai Grand i10 – 933
9. Toyota Yaris – 885
10. Kia Picanto – 764

http://www.carmag.co.za/news/sas-10-best-selling-passenger-cars-of-june-2018/
 
7 biggest vehicle-exporters from South Africa in June 2018

For June 2018, Naamsa said that domestic sales figures had “exceeded industry expectations”, but added that export sales had “disappointed”, with aggregate export vehicle sales of 26 790 units for the month reflecting a year-on-year decline of 4 805 units (or a fall of 15,2 percent).

Still, it’s worth taking a look at which automakers were the biggest exporters from South Africa for the month.

Ford topped the pile, exporting 7 125 units in June 2018. This figure comprised 7 106 examples of the Ranger along with 19 units of the Everest. Mercedes-Benz, which has just secured an additional €600-million investment in its East London facilities, was second, churning out 5 089 units (all C-Class derivatives) for foreign markets.

The Volkswagen Group took the final spot on the podium with on 5 038 vehicles (each and every one, of course, a latest-generation Polo). Toyota placed fourth on 4 417 units, with 4 235 examples of the Hilux, 113 units of the Fortuner and 66 vehicles from its Corolla/Auris/Quest line (plus three Hino trucks) exported from its Prospecton facility, while the BMW Group shipped off 4 023 units, each one a shiny new X3.

Nissan added 465 (made up of 318 Hardbody units, 112 NP300s and 35 NP200s), while Isuzu managed 403 (including 399 examples of the KB bakkie and four trucks).

Biggest exporters for June 2018:

1. Ford Motor Company: 7 125
2. Mercedes-Benz: 5 089
3. Volkswagen Group: 5 038
4. Toyota: 4 417
5. BMW Group: 4 023
6. Nissan: 465
7. Isuzu: 403

http://www.carmag.co.za/news/7-biggest-vehicle-exporters-from-south-africa-in-june-2018/
 
SA new-vehicle sales show slight growth in June

New-vehicle sales in South Africa took a slight upturn last month, and at 46 678 units recorded a 3% increase over sales figures for June 2017.

This is also well above the 42 950 sales seen in May.

The small improvement was driven by car sales, which at 29 886 units was 4.4% up on June last year. Light commercial vehicles, bakkies and mini buses found fewer owners than in June 2017 however, and at 14 261 units registered a year-to-year decline of 0.4%.

Sales in the low-volume medium and heavy truck segments reflected a mixed picture. At 731 units medium truck sales fell 2.9% and at 1800 units heavy trucks and buses were up 10.1% compared to the corresponding month last year.

The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of SA (NAAMSA) said the improvement in domestic sales was encouraging given recent weak economic growth and investment numbers.

It appeared that the new car market had been supported by improved business and consumer confidence.

“However, the decline in the leading indicator of the Reserve Bank over the past two months – suggested a challenging economic environment going forward,” said a NAAMSA spokesperson.

“Normally new vehicle sales during the second half of a calendar year tended to show improvement on first half sales and this reinforced NAAMSA’s expectations of a modest annual improvement in 2018 domestic sales volumes compared to 2017.”

Wesbank expects new-vehicle sales to grow by 0.75% for the whole year, while Standard Bank predicts a more optimistic 2% increase.

TOP 25 SELLING VEHICLES IN SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 2018

1 Toyota Hilux 3936

2 Ford Ranger 2613

3 VW Polo Vivo 2285

4 Nissan NP200 1847

5 VW Polo 1844

6 Toyota Quantum 1376

7 Isuzu KB 1372

8 Toyota Corolla/Auris/Quest 1226

9 Toyota Fortuner 1190

10 Renault Kwid 1023

11 Toyota Etios 977

12 Renault Sandero 937

13 Hyundai Grand i10 933

14 Toyota Yaris 885

15 Nissan NP300 783

16 Kia Picanto 764

17 Toyota Rav4 753

18 Hyundai Creta 597

19 Hyundai i20 579

20 BMW 3 Series 530

21 VW Tiguan 518

22 Nissan X-Trail 508

23 Datsun Go 466

24 Ford Everest 440

25 Mazda CX-5 427

* List excludes Mercedes-Benz which does not report its monthly sales figures

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/sa-new-vehicle-sales-show-slight-growth-in-june-15802776
 
As I was informed - Ford held back the Ecosport facelift to deplete all dealer stock as can be seen in the sales report
 
SA’s 12 worst-selling cars (under R500k) of June 2018

The monthly Naamsa stats generally make for rather interesting reading. But, naturally, we tend to focus on the best-performing vehicles in terms of sales. Indeed, we’ve already reported the 10 best-selling passenger cars of June 2018, as well as listed the 10 best-selling bakkies in our market for the same period. But now we’ve decided to take a look at the worst-selling passenger car models on our shores.

Thankfully, Hyundai, Kia and BMW have started reporting their individual model sales figures again, which certainly helps to paint a more accurate monthly picture. But, of course, some other automakers (such as Mercedes-Benz) still disclose only aggregate sales statistics.

Also, take note that – in order to make this list more relevant – we’ve excluded vehicle ranges that start at more than R500 000. Otherwise, this table would be dominated by luxury manufacturers such as Bentley, Ferrari and Maserati, whose high-priced vehicles traditionally sell in tiny numbers.

In addition, we don’t count sales from run-out stock of vehicles that have been officially discontinued locally, such as the Mahindra Xylo (1) and Volkswagen Beetle (3). And we’ve also heeded the call to include model ranges that failed to sell a single unit.

So, what happened during the month of June? Well, Alfa Romeo failed to register a single unit of its Giulietta, while Renault had the same problem with its Kadjar or Mégane (we’ve heard rumours of stock issues for these two models). In addition, no Toyota Prius units were sold during the reporting period.

The Abarth 595 and Fiat 500X ranges each mustered just three units, while the Suzuki Grand Vitara added four, and the Mini Convertible and Subaru Impreza five apiece. Kia registered six examples of its Sorento and eight of its Cerato, while Nissan managed to move eight units of its NV200.

Models that struggled in May but managed to (just about) avoid placing on June’s table included the Fiat Panda (13), Fiat Tipo (12), Volkswagen Passat (11) and Tata Bolt (9).

For reference, see May’s list here.

SA’s 12 worst-selling passenger cars (under R500k) of June 2018:

Alfa Romeo Giulietta – 0
Renault Kadjar – 0
Renault Mégane – 0
Toyota Prius – 0
Abarth 595 – 3
Fiat 500X – 3
Suzuki Grand Vitara – 4
Mini Convertible – 5
Subaru Impreza – 5
Kia Sorento – 6
Kia Cerato – 8
Nissan NV200 – 8

http://www.carmag.co.za/news/sas-12-worst-selling-cars-r500k-june-2018/
 
New Car Sales Summary for June 2018

New vehicle sales and exports improved during June 2018 according to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA).

New car sales in South Africa during June 2018 recorded a slight increase of 2.9% compared with the same period last year while export sales reflected a large decline of 22%. Exports appear to be down due to the Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen plants undergoing improvements and refurbishments.

WesBank’s Executive Head for Sales and Marketing, Ghana Msibi says that results are in line with forecasts and that historical data shows that the second half of the year is generally stronger than the first half for vehicle sales. “Consumers are generally more cautious with big-ticket purchases early in the year, often because of lingering December spending hangovers. Shorter months and fewer working days due to public holidays over the first six months also contribute to less sales activity.” Wesbank expects the motor industry to grow by 0.75% in 2018.

New Car Sales Summary - June 2018

Aggregate new vehicle sales of 46 678 up by 2.9% (+1 346 units) compared to June 2017

Passenger car sales of 29 886 up by 4.4% (+1 261 units) compared to June 2017

Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) sales of 14 261 down by 0.4% (-58 units) compared to June 2017

Export sales of 26 790 down by 15.3% (-4 841 units) compared to June 2017

Top 10 Car Brands in SA

Toyota - 11 823 units

Volkswagen - 6 715 units

Nissan- 4 977 units

Ford- 4 064 units

Hyundai - 3 108 units

Renault - 2 475 units

Mercedes-Benz - 2 070 units

Isuzu - 1 964 units

BMW - 1 714 units

Kia - 1 409 units


Top 10 Best-Selling Cars in SA

Toyota Hilux - 3 936 units

Ford Ranger - 2 613 units

VW Polo Vivo - 2 285 units

Nissan NP200 - 1 847 units

VW Polo - 1 844 units

Toyota Quantum - 1 376 units

Isuzu KB - 1 372 units

Toyota Corolla/Auris/Quest - 1 226

Toyota Fortuner - 1 190 units

Renault Kwid - 1 023 units

Sales Outlook

NAAMSA expects new vehicles sales to improve gradually over the medium term as demand for new vehicles recover. Factors contributing to the positive outlook include moderate new vehicle price inflation, improved political/policy environment, reduced interest rates and unchanged international credit ratings.

Economic growth, as well as business and consumer confidence, is also expected to improve for the remainder of 2018 and into 2019 with NAAMSA predicting an overall annual sales improvement of 3% in 2018. Furthermore, global growth will continue to support exports going forward. NAAMSA, however, warns that the current wave of protectionism could have a negative impact on the global economy.

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/new-car-sales-summary-for-june-2018/45232/
 
FiestaST said:
* List excludes Mercedes-Benz which does not report its monthly sales figures

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/sa-new-vehicle-sales-show-slight-growth-in-june-15802776
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Mercedes does report monthly sales figures but it does not go into model detail nor does it distinguish what numbers were sold to rental companies or to the fat cats in government. Sales to rental companies and government are listed separately.
Perhaps why Mercedes only does total sales is because it doesn't want the public to know just how many of the trough feeders put their fat arsres into larney cars.
 
The best-selling vehicles in SA in the first half of 2018

The first half of 2018 has come and gone. So, what was South Africa’s best-selling vehicle of the first six months of the year?

Well, locally built vehicles absolutely dominated the list, with the Toyota Hilux topping the charts for the first half of 2018, racking up nearly 20 000 registrations. Break out the calculator and you’ll find out that this is some 4 763 units ahead of the second-placed Ford Ranger.

The Volkswagen Vivo grabbed the final spot on the podium with nearly 14 000 registrations to its name, some 2 249 units ahead of its fourth-placed sibling, the regular Polo. The evergreen Nissan NP200, which still has the half-tonne bakkie segment all to itself, placed fifth with more than 9 500 units registered.

Toyota’s combination of the Corolla, Auris and Corolla Quest (the brand reports an overall figure rather than individual model sales) took sixth, just 482 units ahead of the Isuzu KB in seventh. The Toyota Fortuner found itself in eighth, while the Hyundai Grand i10 and Toyota Etios (the only two on this list, bar the Auris, not built here in South Africa) grabbed the final two spots.

SA’s 10 best-selling vehicles in the first half of 2018:

1. Toyota Hilux – 19 842
2. Ford Ranger – 15 079
3. Volkswagen Polo Vivo – 13 974
4. Volkswagen Polo – 11 725
5. Nissan NP200 – 9 567
6. Toyota Corolla/Auris/Quest – 7 912
7. Isuzu KB – 7 430
8. Toyota Fortuner – 6 769
9. Hyundai Grand i10 – 6 201
10. Toyota Etios – 5 819

http://www.carmag.co.za/news/best-selling-vehicles-sa-first-half-2018/
 
Local carmakers hitting big numbers: Here's a look at the top 5 SA vehicle exporters

Mercedes-Benz tops the list with the most exported cars in June, while Volkswagen and Ford follow suit.

Volkswagen is the closest competition in terms of outbound sales compared to its Mercedes German counterpart.

Mercedes the top exporter

Mercedes-Benz once again pushed out over 5000 units abroad while their year-to-date figure exceeds the 40 000 mark.

BMW are steadily growing their numbers when it comes to their exports. In June alone they exported a total of 4 023 units with a six month total of over 10 000 units.

Please note that BMW only started submitting sales figures from February this year. Figures are taken from February 2018.

https://www.wheels24.co.za/News/SA_...ok-at-the-top-5-sa-vehicle-exporters-20180706

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Mercedes-Benz vs. BMW: who’s winning the sales race?

Now that Mercedes-Benz and BMW have both released global sales figures for the first half of 2018, we can take a closer look at exactly what’s going on in the luxury sales race.

Both German automakers managed to register half-year sales records, but it’s the Stuttgart-based brand that was ahead at the halfway mark of 2018.

Yes, from the start of the year up until the end of June, the Mercedes-Benz brand sold 1 188 832 vehicles globally, representing a 3,9% increase year-on-year. The BMW brand, meanwhile, sold 1 059 296 vehicles (up 2%) in the same reporting period, which puts it 129 536 units behind its Teutonic foe, according to our trusty calculator.

Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz Cars (which includes the Smart brand) sold a total of 1 254 492 vehicles in the first half, some 11 985 units ahead of the BMW Group (which includes the Mini, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad brands), which managed 1 242 507.

And in South Africa? Well, since Mercedes-Benz SA doesn’t report individual model sales figures, we can report only on the group’s passenger vehicle number (i.e., including Smart, but excluding Mercedes-Benz trucks).

In the first half of the year, Mercedes sold 8 849 passenger vehicles in South Africa, while BMW managed 9 512 (this figure includes Mini, but excludes Rolls-Royce and Motorrad). That gives the Munich-based automaker a slim 663-unit local advantage in the passenger vehicle segment going into the second half of 2018.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news/mercedes-benz-vs-bmw-whos-winning-the-sales-race/
 
Here’s how many units Porsche sold in the first half of 2018

Porsche says it has set a new sales record for the first half of the year, with 130 598 vehicles delivered globally in the first six months of 2018. This total beats 2017’s first-half record by around three percent.

The Stuttgart-based brand says its Panamera enjoyed the strongest growth, with around 20 500 units delivered (almost double the figure from the same period of the previous year). The 911 likewise saw double-digit growth in the first half of the year, with an increase of 28 percent to about 21 400 units.

The brand’s crossovers were again the heavy lifters, with the Macan totalling 46 600 units and the Cayenne adding 28 700 deliveries.

In its home market of Germany, Porsche saw an increase of eleven percent in the first half of 2018, while China remained its strongest individual market with 33 363 vehicles delivered, despite a seven percent fall, ahead of the United States on 29 421 units (up seven percent).

The Asia-Pacific, Africa and Middle East region accounted for 48 008 units, down some four percent year-on-year. And in South Africa specifically? Well, according to figures from Naamsa, Porsche SA sold a total of 631 units in the first half of 2018, which translates to an average of 105 units a month (with a best showing of 141 in March 2018).

http://www.carmag.co.za/news/heres-many-units-porsche-sold-first-half-2018/
 
New SA car sales are on a roll - what does it mean for the used car market?

June 2018 was a good month for new car sales in South Africa – 29 886 new passenger vehicles were sold which represents year-on-year growth of over 4%.

This continues a positive trend over the past two quarters and has been achieved in spite of a grim economic context. It also contrasts with a small decline in the light commercial vehicles, bakkies and mini buses category and a serious drop in export sales.

Taking margins into consideration

Jeff Osborne, head of Automotive at Gumtree SA, says: "Twice as many South Africans still buy previously owned vehicles as buy new ones and the current trend into new vehicles is fueled by a marginal decline in interest rates, some improved confidence and, most, significantly, by pricing.

"The demand for quality used vehicles has pushed their price up while new vehicle price increases have been repressed in many cases with dealers taking smaller margins.

"As the price gap narrows, and good maintenance deals are offered, new vehicles become more attractive. That closing of the gap is indicated by the TransUnion Used Car Vehicle Price Index in Q1 2018 rising 3.5% while the New Vehicle Price Index was up by only 2.3%."

Osborne says there are implications in this trend for buyers and sellers of previously owned vehicles.

Current state of the market

"The data shows that 55% of all used vehicles sold are either demo models or are under two years old. That is now a very competitive space and sellers will have to consider lowering their prices.

They can use the Gumtree Price Checker to get a good read on where the sweet spot currently is in the market for their particular vehicle. And buyers of those vehicles should be shopping around and negotiating hard."

"As the price gap narrows, and good maintenance deals are offered, new vehicles become more attractive. That closing of the gap is indicated by the TransUnion Used Car Vehicle Price Index in Q1 2018 rising 3.5% while the New Vehicle Price Index was up by only 2.3%."

Osborne says there are implications in this trend for buyers and sellers of previously owned vehicles.

Current state of the market

"The data shows that 55% of all used vehicles sold are either demo models or are under two years old. That is now a very competitive space and sellers will have to consider lowering their prices.

They can use the Gumtree Price Checker to get a good read on where the sweet spot currently is in the market for their particular vehicle. And buyers of those vehicles should be shopping around and negotiating hard."

https://www.wheels24.co.za/News/SA_...does-it-mean-for-the-used-car-market-20180723
 
Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Isuzu KB... Here are SA's best-selling bakkies so far for 2018

The battle for the SA's best-selling bakkie title continues between the Toyota Hilux and the Ford Ranger. We take a closer look at the best-selling bakkie numbers so far in 2018.

So far, June proved to be the best month for Toyota, the popular bakkie racking in nearly 4000 units, missing that figure by a mere 64 sales.

Hilux still dominant

The Ford Ranger also proves popular with local customers; a constant sales figure of well over 2000 units monthly and a best-ever month in May - 2819 units.

Nissan's NP200 and Isuzu KB also bring in respectable figures and remain ahead of the likes of the VW Amarok and Hyundai H100.

Here are a full list of the best-selling bakkies in the country and how much units they've sold per month since January this year:

https://www.wheels24.co.za/News/SA_...best-selling-bakkies-so-far-for-2018-20180724

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Mid-Year Report: Best-selling new vehicles in SA

Which car brands topped the South African sales charts in the first 6 months of the year? Are locals sticking to tried-and-tested names or willing to explore alternatives? Let's have a look!

The following sales results are provided by Lightstone Auto, and are for the first 6 months of the year. Note that Mercedes-Benz does not report disaggregated sales data, but does provide a total Passenger market number (included below). We are therefore unable to include, for example, the historically strong-selling Mercedes-Benz C-Class as an individual model.

Sales totals are for all channels (dealers, rentals, government etc.)

Remember, if you're shopping for a new car, remember to check our New Car Specials page first. Big savings are on offer!

Overall Brand Sales

1.Toyota62 325
2.Volkswagen37 069
3.Ford27 863
4.Nissan23 605
5.Hyundai17 971
6.Renault11 459
7.Mercedes-Benz8 757
8.Kia8 617
9.BMW8 476
10.Isuzu7 617

Passenger Cars (Top 20)

Volkswagen's major announcements of 2018 have certainly found favour with South Africans, with the new Polo and Polo Vivo (previous-gen Polo) secure at the top of the sales charts.

Perhaps more interesting is the fact that a relatively pricey, big SUV occupies the third spot on the podium – Toyota's Fortuner continues to be the large family car of choice. Five other SUV/crossovers also make the top 20.

Just outside of the Top 20 with more than 2 000 units sold in the first 6 months, Mazda's CX-5 (our current Cars.co.za Consumer Awards - Powered by WesBank, Family Car of the Year) is also selling very strongly.

Shopping for one of these new cars? Click on their names to be taken to specification/finance estimation pages.

1.VW Polo Vivo (hatch and sedan)13 974
2.VW Polo (hatch and sedan)11 712
3.Toyota Fortuner6 769
4.Hyundai Grand i106 201
5.Toyota Etios5 819
6.Toyota Corolla Quest4 933
7.Kia Picanto4 549
8.Renault Kwid4 530
9.Toyota RAV43 318
10.BMW 3 Series3 286
11.Hyundai Creta3 144
12.VW Tiguan3 049
13.Toyota Yaris3 001
14.Datsun Go2 952
15.Ford EcoSport2 883
16.Toyota Corolla2 870
17.Toyota Avanza2 661
18.VW Golf2 645
19.Renault Sandero II2 549
20.Ford Everest2 446

Light Commercial Vehicles (Top 10)

Still the king – recent additions such as the Dakar Limited Edition have further enhanced the Hilux's enduring appeal.

The battle between the Hilux and Ranger rages on, but Toyota has emerged victorious in the first half of this year. With the half-tonne market now all to itself, Nissan's NP200 continues to do well, and the ageing Isuzu KB is certainly benefitting from greater marketing attention, now that the Japanese brand operates independently in South Africa. Nissan will be hoping to significantly improve on Navara volumes in the second half of the year.

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1.Toyota Hilux19 846
2.Ford Ranger15 079
3.Nissan NP2009 556
4.Toyota Quantum7 938
5.Isuzu KB7 409
6.Nissan NP300/Hardbody4 358
7.Hyundai H100 bakkie1 436
8.VW Amarok1 387
9.Toyota Landcruiser PU1 319
10.Nissan Navara1 226

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/mid-year-report-best-selling-new-vehicles-in-sa/45322/
 
South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of July 2018

The sales figures for July 2018 are in … and some 874 units separate the top two vehicles as the battle for the title of South Africa’s best-selling bakkie continues.

According to Naamsa, July’s new vehicle industry sales came in at 47 881 units, representing an increase of 2,6%, year on year. The light commercial segment, meanwhile, declined 2,3% to 13 458 units for the month.

So, exactly what happened in terms of bakkie sales in July 2018? Well, the Toyota Hilux remained on top, with the Ford Ranger having to settle for second place yet again. By our maths, that puts the Hilux a whopping 5 637 units ahead of the Ranger in the year-to-date race.

In July, the Nissan NP200 stayed in third spot, while the Nissan NP300/Hardbody (we’re now combining these figures) moved up one to snaffle fourth, forcing the Isuzu KB to the unfamiliar position of fifth. The Volkswagen Amarok, meanwhile, held steady in sixth.

Toyota’s Land Cruiser Pick-up climbed two spots to seventh, pushing the Mahindra Pik-Up down one to eighth. The GWM Steed likewise dropped a spot (to ninth), while the Nissan Navara again grabbed the final place on the list.

That means there was no room for the Mahindra Bolero (88), Mitsubishi Triton (38), Mazda BT-50 (31) or Fiat Fullback (19) in July.

Unfortunately, Mercedes-Benz South Africa doesn’t report individual model sales, so it’s hard to tell exactly how many X-Class units were sold during the month, though we do know that the Stuttgart-based brand registered a total of 70 units in the light commercial segment (which includes vans).

See the top ten list below, and have a look at June 2018’s figures here.

South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of July 2018:
1. Toyota Hilux – 3 373
2. Ford Ranger – 2 499
3. Nissan NP200 – 1 356
4. Nissan NP300/Hardbody – 1 218
5. Isuzu KB – 1 165
6. Volkswagen Amarok – 270
7. Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-up – 238
8. Mahindra Pik-Up – 236
9. GWM Steed – 153
10. Nissan Navara – 144

http://www.carmag.co.za/news/south-africas-10-best-selling-bakkies-of-july-2018/
 
I find some rather interesting figures in the NAAMSA sales for July 2018.
Whilst they don't vary significantly from previous months, these figures are..........interesting.

Mercedes sells 1404 passenger cars in SA and exports a huge 9170 cars.
BMW sell 1479 in SA and exports 4216 cars.
Toyota sell 12840 units in SA and export 4178 (Includes commercial)
VW sell 7691 vehicles in SA and export only 3151 (Includes commercial)
Ford sell 4856 in SA and export 6404 (Includes commercial)
Isuzu sell 1656 in SA and export 329. (Like wise)


The total vehicle sales in SA is 47881 and the total export figure 28063.
The passenger car sales in SA is 32108 while exports total 16831.

I've repeatedly asked this question: Just how the hell does Peugeot survive?
Sales for July are a paltry 64 passenger cars.
Subaru aren't much better at 70 units
 
Naamsa: July 2018 – encouraging gains, but exports plummet

Commenting on the latest new vehicle sales statistics for the month of July 2018, Naamsa said that the latest domestic sales figures had been “in line” with industry expectations, but that export sales had again disappointed.

In the event, new vehicle sales at 47 881 units had shown an improvement of 1 210 vehicles or a gain of 2,6% compared with the 46 671 vehicles sold in July last year. July 2018 aggregate export vehicle sales at 28 063 vehicles reflected a substantial decline of 6 657 units or a fall of 19,2% compared with the admittedly high base of 34 720 vehicles exported in July last year.

Overall, out of the total reported industry sales of 47 881 vehicles, an estimated 38 675 units or 80,8% represented dealer sales, an estimated 14,0% represented sales to the vehicle rental industry, 3,1% to industry corporate fleets and 2,1% to government.

The July 2018 new car market at 32 108 units had registered an improvement of 1 323 cars or a gain of 4,3% compared with the 30 785 new cars sold in July last year. On the back of continued fleeting replenishment, the car rental industry had contributed an estimated 18,8% of new car sales during the month.

Domestic sales of new light commercial vehicles, bakkies and mini buses at 13 458 units had declined during July 2018 by 311 units or 2,3% compared with the 13 769 light commercial vehicles sold during the corresponding month last year.

Sales in the low-volume medium- and heavy truck segments of the industry reflected encouraging gains and at 701 units and 1 614 units, respectively, had recorded an increase of 96 vehicles or an improvement of 15,9%, in the case of medium commercial vehicles, and, in the case of heavy trucks and buses, an improvement of 102 vehicles or a gain of 6,7% compared with the corresponding month last year.

The improvement in domestic sales, specifically new car sales, was encouraging against the background of recent weak economic growth numbers, said Naamsa. The new car market continued to be supported by steady consumer confidence and improved new vehicle affordability with average price increases of new cars remaining well below inflation for the fourth consecutive quarter.

The unchanged leading economic indicator of the Reserve Bank for the month of May 2018, after three months of decline, was also positive as was the sharp increase in the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index. Second half calendar year new car sales normally showed an improvement on first half sales and this suggested a modest annual improvement in 2018 domestic sales volumes compared with 2017.

The latest lower-than-expected vehicle export sales numbers would necessitate a downward revision in 2018 industry export projections. A further complicating factor was as a result of increased risk of global trade disputes, which could impact generally on international trade flows, including vehicle exports.

Overall, domestic sales were on target to show marginal growth in 2018 but export sales would probably remain under pressure.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news/naamsa-july-2018-encouraging-gains-exports-plummet/
 
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