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VW SA says four million vehicles have now been built at Uitenhage!

Volkswagen Group South Africa says more than four million vehicles have now been produced at its Uitenhage plant in the Eastern Cape.

Judging by the press image, the milestone vehicle was a red Polo GTI.

The milestone arrives some 72 years after production at the facility commenced back in November 1948, when the premises still belonged to South African Motor Assemblers and Distributors. However, the first VW-badged vehicle to be built at Uitenhage was a Beetle, which rolled off the assembly line in August 1951.

Since then, VW SA has manufactured a broad range of vehicles at the plant, including Audi models, Transporter models, the Golf, the Jetta and the Polo.

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VW SA says four million vehicles have now been built at Uitenhage!

Volkswagen Group South Africa says more than four million vehicles have now been produced at its Uitenhage plant in the Eastern Cape.
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Incoming, VW Polo GTI 4M Edition. Has different rims than the normal one, with unique colours and nothing more. Sold at R90K more than the standard one.
 
South Africa’s 10 best-selling automotive brands for November 2020

Now that Naamsa has released its publicly available industry report for November 2020, we can take a look at the 10 best-selling automotive brands for the month.

As a reminder, the report now includes only brand aggregate sales and export numbers, and no individual model sales figures (though we’ve managed to source the latter for our list of SA’s best-selling bakkies).

For the record, Naamsa said new-vehicle sales in November showed a 12,0 percent drop compared with the same month in 2019, ending up on 39 315 units. Export sales, meanwhile, registered a year-on-year decline of 7,6 percent at 31 966 units.

South Africa’s 10 best-selling brands for November 2020

1. Toyota: 9 441 units (with 5 934 exports)
2. Volkswagen Group: 6 950 units (with 8 233 exports)
3. Ford: 3 895 units (with 7 076 exports)
4. Nissan: 2 744 units (with 199 exports)
5. Hyundai: 2 609 units
6. Suzuki: 2 016 units
7. Isuzu: 1 573 (with 319 exports)
8. Mercedes-Benz SA: 1 543 units, estimated (with 5 505 exports)
9. Renault: 1 247 units
10. Kia: 1 174 units

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South Africa’s 10 best-selling automotive brands for November 2020…

Thanks to Naamsa's publicly available industry report for November 2020, we can have a look at the 10 best-selling automotive brands for the month.
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South Africa's 10 best-selling passenger vehicles of November 2020

According to Naamsa, South Africa's November 2020 new-vehicle sales came in at 39 315 units, representing a 12,0 percent fall compared with the corresponding month in 2019. So, what happened in the passenger vehicle segment?

Well, despite the fact Naamsa no longer releases individual model sales statistics to the public, we’ve laid our hands on all the important information (and published a list of best-selling bakkies, too). Still, take note that some brands – including Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Haval and Opel – provide only aggregate data.

Here’s what happened in November 2020. The locally built Volkswagen Polo Vivo was yet again the country’s top-selling passenger car, with 2 234 units registered. The likewise Uitenhage-produced Polo hatch (including the GTI) was again second, some 419 units behind.

South Africa’s 10 best-selling passenger vehicles of November 2020

1. Volkswagen Polo Vivo – 2 234
2. Volkswagen Polo hatchback – 1 815
3. Toyota Fortuner – 1 488
4. Toyota Starlet – 947
5. Volkswagen T-Cross – 905
6. Suzuki Swift – 843
7. Ford EcoSport – 753
8. Hyundai Venue – 640
9. Ford Figo – 569
10. Toyota Corolla Quest – 533

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South Africa's 10 best-selling passenger vehicles of November 2020...

What happened in South Africa's passenger vehicle segment in November 2020? Well, we've picked out the ten best-selling models for the month...
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Since everyone is sleeping on the job, Volkswagen should really consider selling the first generation Vivo as an entry level car, they can call it a VW Citi.
 
Car dealers encouraged by sales uptick, but travelling trends could curb future demand

With vehicle sales making gradual gains month-on-month, South African car dealers are feeling “cautiously optimistic” about the future and are slightly more hopeful than they were a few months back says Mark Dommisse, Chairman of the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA).

November saw a total sales volume of 39 315 units, an increase of 563 units over October, albeit still 12 percent down on the same month last year, Naamsa reported earlier this week. Dealer sales, however, grew by 5 percent versus October and were only down by 3.8 percent year-on-year, according to NADA. Sales through the dealer channels accounted for 85 percent of total vehicle sales in November.

“Even though the retail sales figures remained muted in November, which once again reminded us of the challenges facing the overall automotive industry in these times, the general feeling of dealers is that they are slightly more hopeful than they were a few months ago,” Dommisse said.

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Car dealers encouraged by sales uptick, but travelling trends could curb future demand

South African car dealers are feeling more hopeful than they did a few months back, but there is concern that commuting trends could impact future sales.
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Here’s which models sold best for Hyundai and Kia in November 2020

While Naamsa no longer releases individual model sales to the public, we’ve laid our hands on figures for both Hyundai Automotive SA and Kia Motors SA for November 2020.

So, let’s start with Hyundai. The Korean firm registered a total of 2 609 units across the passenger-vehicle (2 393), light-commercial (187) and medium-commercial (29) segments for the month.

In the passenger-vehicle space, the Venue (640) led the charge for Hyundai, placing eighth on the list of SA’s 10 best-selling cars for the November 2020. The i20 (459) was next, closely followed by the new Grand i10 (438). The Atos managed a solid total of 360 units, with the Creta settling for 176 units in a month that saw it switch to a new generation.

The Tucson (154) was next, ahead of the Accent (80), H1 (44), Kona (29), Santa Fe (8) and i30 N hot hatch (4). Hyundai also registered a single unit of the Elantra (likely old stock), despite the nameplate having been discontinued on local shores.

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Here’s which models sold best for Hyundai and Kia in November 2020 - CAR Magazine

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Here’s which models sold best (and worst) for VW in November 2020

While Naamsa no longer releases individual model sales to the public, we’ve laid our hands on Volkswagen South Africa’s figures for November 2020.

For the record, VW Group South Africa registered 6 449 passenger-vehicle sales over the month, including the Audi brand. In total (that is, adding light- and medium-commercial vehicles), VW Group SA hit 6 950 units in November.

So, which passenger-vehicle models performed best for the Wolfsburg-based brand in November? Well, as you probably expected, the Polo Vivo was again SA’s best-selling passenger car for the month, ending on 2 234 units. The likewise locally produced Polo hatchback was next on 1 815 units.

Then came the T-Cross (905), ahead of the Tiguan (428) and Polo sedan (302). The outgoing Golf 7 dropped to 84 units, with the new T-Roc next on 45 units after launching late in the month. The Touareg added 30 units and the Caddy MPV some 27 units, while the outgoing Kombi and Caravelle brought up the rear, with one registration apiece (refreshed versions are due to launch in January 2021).

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Here’s which models sold best (and worst) for VW in November 2020

Here are the best- and worst-selling models from Volkswagen Group South Africa (including the Audi brand) in November 2020...
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5 Cheapest New Cars in South Africa 2020

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

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

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

Pricing is accurate as of December 2020.

1. Suzuki S-Presso - From R145 900

2. BAIC D20 - From R149 990

3. Mahindra KUV100 Nxt 1.2 G80 K2+ - From R151 999

4. Suzuki Celerio - From R153 900

5. Renault Kwid - From R162 900

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5 Cheapest New Cars in South Africa 2023

We all know that buying a new car can be an expensive exercise but this article highlights the 5 cheapest new cars currently available in SA.
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FiestaST said:
5 Cheapest New Cars in South Africa 2020

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

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

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

Pricing is accurate as of December 2020.

1. Suzuki S-Presso - From R145 900

2. BAIC D20 - From R149 990

3. Mahindra KUV100 Nxt 1.2 G80 K2+ - From R151 999

4. Suzuki Celerio - From R153 900

5. Renault Kwid - From R162 900

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5 Cheapest New Cars in South Africa 2023

We all know that buying a new car can be an expensive exercise but this article highlights the 5 cheapest new cars currently available in SA.
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I just agreed to sell my 159 for R145k, would people want to get a BAIC D20 or a top spec 2014 Alfa 159 Ti with 147kW? :unsure: Interesting dilemma
 
South Africa's 10 best-selling bakkies of December 2020

While Naamsa no longer releases individual model sales figures to the public, we have laid our hands on information confirming South Africa’s best-selling bakkies for December 2020.

The Toyota Hilux (3 233) stayed at the top of the table in the final month of the year, a significant 1 393 units ahead of the likewise locally built Ford Ranger (1 840).

The Isuzu D-Max (1 138) climbed one spot to grab third, pushing the Nissan NP200 (991) down into fourth place. The Nissan NP300 Hardbody, meanwhile, held steady in fifth on 504 units.

The Mahindra Pik Up (370) enjoyed a particularly strong month, moving up to sixth and forcing the Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-Up (289) down to seventh.

South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of December 2020

1. Toyota Hilux – 3 233
2. Ford Ranger – 1 840
3. Isuzu D-Max – 1 138
4. Nissan NP200 – 991
5. Nissan NP300 Hardbody – 504
6. Mahindra Pik Up – 370
7. Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-Up – 289
8. GWM Steed – 139
9. Volkswagen Amarok – 129
10. GWM P-Series – 35

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South Africa's 10 best-selling bakkies of December 2020...

While Naamsa no longer releases individual model sales figures to the public, we can confirm South Africa’s best-selling bakkies for December 2020.
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New Car Sales in SA: December 2020 and what to look forward to in 2021

The South African new vehicle market continued to recover somewhat in December 2020, but the industry remains depressed as a result of the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, both locally and abroad.

To say that 2020 was a tough year is an understatement and the South African automotive industry has taken a proper pounding and much like the economy in general, it’s struggled to recover and it may take many more months and even years to reach pre-Covid levels. December 2020 vehicle sales figures, released by naamsa today, are not particularly inspiring but they do reflect glimmers of hope.

Take a look at the summary below as well as the outlook for 2021.

New car sales summary for South Africa - December 2020

* Aggregate new vehicle sales of 37 493 units down by 10.1% compared to December 2019.

* Passenger car sales of 24 784 units down by 14.4% compared to December 2019.

* Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) sales of 10 801 units up by 3.2% compared to December 2019.

* Exports of 18 479 units up by 36.3% compared to December 2019

It’s worth noting that Covid-19 resulted in a massive new vehicle sales decline of 156 163 units or 29.1% from 536 612 units in 2019 to the 380 449 units in 2020, despite interest rate cuts of 300-basis points during the year.

Exports also registered notable declines in 2020 with a fall of 29.8% or 115 273 units from the 387 092 vehicles exported in 2019 to the 271 819 units exported in 2020.

The current market continues to reflect a buying-down trend with the used car market being particularly robust. The premium car market was under tremendous pressure in 2020 and this continues to be the case.

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New Car Sales in SA: December 2020 and what to look forward to in 2021

The South African new vehicle market continued to recover somewhat in December 2020, but the industry remains depressed as a result of the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, both locally and abroad. To say that 2020 was a tough year is an understatement and the South African automotive...
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South Africa’s 10 best-selling automotive brands for December 2020

Now that Naamsa has released its publicly available industry report for December 2020, we can take a look at the 10 best-selling automotive brands for the month.

As a reminder, the report now includes only brand aggregate sales and export numbers, and no individual model sales figures (though we’ve managed to source the latter for our list of SA’s best-selling bakkies).

For the record, Naamsa said new-vehicle sales in December 2020 showed a 10,1 percent drop compared with the same month in 2019, ending up on 37 493 units. Export sales, meanwhile, registered a year-on-year increase of 36,3 percent at 18 479 units.

In December 2020, Toyota again topped the table with 10 161 units registered locally (plus 3 001 exports), while the Volkswagen Group (including the Audi brand) was next in line with 6 139 units, along with an export figure of 3 353 units.

South Africa’s 10 best-selling brands for December 2020

1. Toyota: 10 161 units (with 3 001 exports)
2. Volkswagen Group: 6 139 units (with 3 353 exports)
3. Ford: 3 510 units (with 4 217 exports)
4. Hyundai: 2 862 units
5. Nissan: 2 094 units (with 166 exports)
6. Mercedes-Benz SA: 1 569 units, estimated (with 4 705 exports)
7. Suzuki: 1 524 units
8. Isuzu: 1 444 (with 178 exports)
9. Renault: 1 394 units
10. Kia: 1 130 units

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South Africa’s 10 best-selling automotive brands for December 2020…

Now that Naamsa has released its industry report for December 2020, we can take a look at the 10 best-selling automotive brands for the month.
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South Africa's 10 best-selling passenger vehicles of December 2020

According to Naamsa, South Africa’s December 2020 new-vehicle sales came in at 37 493 units, representing a 10,1 percent fall compared with the same month in 2019. So, what happened in the passenger vehicle segment?

Well, despite the fact Naamsa no longer releases individual model sales statistics to the public, we’ve laid our hands on all the important information (and published a list of best-selling bakkies, too). Still, take note that some brands – including Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Haval and Opel – provide only aggregate data.

Here’s what happened in December 2020. The locally built Volkswagen Polo Vivo was yet again the country’s top-selling passenger car, with 2 022 units registered. The likewise Uitenhage-produced Polo hatch (including the GTI) was again second, some 453 units off the pace.

The Toyota Starlet (1 126) climbed one place to third, while the Japanese firm’s Prospecton-built Corolla Quest (1 004) rocketed back up the table to grab fourth. The Toyota Fortuner thus fell two spots to fifth, with 942 units registered.

South Africa’s 10 best-selling passenger vehicles of December 2020

1. Volkswagen Polo Vivo – 2 022
2. Volkswagen Polo hatchback – 1 569
3. Toyota Starlet – 1 126
4. Toyota Corolla Quest – 1 004
5. Toyota Fortuner – 942
6. Volkswagen T-Cross – 823
7. Hyundai i20 – 671
8. Ford Figo – 666
9. Ford EcoSport – 623
10. Hyundai Venue – 580

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South Africa's 10 best-selling passenger vehicles of December 2020...

Check out our list of South Africa's 10 best-selling passenger vehicles for December 2020, along with some other interesting figures...
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FiestaST said:
South Africa’s 10 best-selling automotive brands for December 2020

Now that Naamsa has released its publicly available industry report for December 2020, we can take a look at the 10 best-selling automotive brands for the month.

As a reminder, the report now includes only brand aggregate sales and export numbers, and no individual model sales figures (though we’ve managed to source the latter for our list of SA’s best-selling bakkies).

For the record, Naamsa said new-vehicle sales in December 2020 showed a 10,1 percent drop compared with the same month in 2019, ending up on 37 493 units. Export sales, meanwhile, registered a year-on-year increase of 36,3 percent at 18 479 units.

In December 2020, Toyota again topped the table with 10 161 units registered locally (plus 3 001 exports), while the Volkswagen Group (including the Audi brand) was next in line with 6 139 units, along with an export figure of 3 353 units.

South Africa’s 10 best-selling brands for December 2020

1. Toyota: 10 161 units (with 3 001 exports)
2. Volkswagen Group: 6 139 units (with 3 353 exports)
3. Ford: 3 510 units (with 4 217 exports)
4. Hyundai: 2 862 units
5. Nissan: 2 094 units (with 166 exports)
6. Mercedes-Benz SA: 1 569 units, estimated (with 4 705 exports)
7. Suzuki: 1 524 units
8. Isuzu: 1 444 (with 178 exports)
9. Renault: 1 394 units
10. Kia: 1 130 units

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South Africa’s 10 best-selling automotive brands for December 2020…

Now that Naamsa has released its industry report for December 2020, we can take a look at the 10 best-selling automotive brands for the month.
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Very concerning to not see BMW in this list, and not even with exports ..
 
Here’s which models sold best (and worst) for VW in December 2020

While Naamsa no longer releases individual model sales to the public, we’ve laid our hands on Volkswagen South Africa’s figures for December 2020.

For the record, VW Group South Africa registered 5 761 passenger-vehicle sales in the final month of the year, including the Audi brand. In total (that is, adding light- and medium-commercial vehicles to the mix), VW Group SA hit 6 139 units.

So, which passenger-vehicle models performed best for the Wolfsburg-based brand in December? Well, as is so often the case, the Polo Vivo was again SA’s best-selling passenger car for the month, ending December on 2 022 units. The likewise locally produced Polo hatchback was next on 1 569 units.

Then came the T-Cross (823), ahead of the soon-to-be-facelifted Tiguan (274) and Polo sedan (251). The T-Roc managed 129 units, while the outgoing Golf 7 dropped to 37 units (likely in run-out ahead of the arrival of the Golf 8). The Caddy MPV added 19 units and the Touareg some 18 units, while the Kombi brought up the rear with seven registrations.

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Here’s which models sold best (and worst) for VW in December 2020

While Naamsa no longer releases individual model sales to the public, we’ve laid our hands on Volkswagen South Africa’s figures for December 2020.
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Toyota SA says it recorded its highest LCV market share yet in 2020

Toyota South Africa Motors says it achieved its highest-ever light-commercial vehicle market share in 2020 with sales of 46 526 units.

According to the Japanese firm’s local division, Toyota models accounted for some 41,9 percent of light-commercial vehicles sold in the country in what was a particularly challenging 2020 thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In December 2020, Toyota registered a light-commercial vehicle market share of 45,7 percent, with the Hilux (3 233) and Hiace (1 221) ranges leading the charge for the automaker. The Land Cruiser Pick-Up range added 289 units, while the Dyna (90), Hiace bus (66), Quantum panel van (38) and Avanza panel van (2) made up the numbers.

Toyota SA Motors says it registered a total of 90 129 vehicles in 2020, with some 40 970 coming in the form of passenger models for a 16,6 percent market share. As many as 46 526 light-commercial vehicles (for the aforementioned 41,9 percent market share) were sold during the year, along with 1 635 medium-commercial vehicles (24,3 percent market share) and 998 heavy-commercial vehicles (6,2 percent market share).

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Toyota SA says it recorded its highest LCV market share yet in 2020...

Toyota South Africa Motors says it achieved its highest-ever light-commercial vehicle market share in 2020 with sales of 46 526 units.
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