AUTOFORUM

Junk Status continues to play havoc with car sales

Jun, 02 2017, 09:44

The effects of South Africa’s economy being downgraded to junk status continued to be felt in the new vehicle sales industry - with new vehicle sales for May 201experiencing a year-on-year decline of 2.6%.

Isuzu and GM announce future SA plans

May, 19 2017, 05:32

Isuzu Motors together with General Motors, have announced their respective future plans for the Isuzu, Chevrolet and Opel brands in South Africa.

Slight lift in sales for March

Apr, 04 2017, 09:33

South Africa’s new vehicle industry grew 2.1% in March, with total sales of 48 534 vehicles following a minor decline of 0.1% in February and growth of 3.7% in January.

Chris de Kock, CEO of WesBank; Ian Nicholls, President and MD of General Motors South Africa; Bernard Hellberg Jr, Chairman of SAGMJ COTY

Wesbank: Minor growth expected in new vehicle sales for 2017

Mar, 16 2017, 11:53

Using the South African Car Of The Year Awards as a background, WesBank CEO Chris de Kock forecast that 2017 will see minor growth in the new vehicle sales industry.

Online car buying increasingly the channel of choice globally

Mar, 13 2017, 11:42

A recent survey conducted by eBay, Gumtree South Africa’s holding company, has proven that car buyers use online research more than ever before when researching and purchasing their car.

Commercial vehicle sales up but passenger cars still battling

Mar, 03 2017, 08:40

“The growth in the rental channel and commercial vehicle segments is indicative of these businesses entering their replacement cycles, acquiring new assets to refresh their fleets.”

$get\Worth to launch in March$

get\Worth to launch in March

Feb, 28 2017, 10:55

A new entrant is expected to launch into the motor sales sector in March that aims to give car buyers peace of mind and sellers the benefits of a private sale without the hassle.

L-R - Trevor Villet - Williams Hunt PE; Kenneth Cupido - CP Nel Motors; Ian Nicholls, President and MD, GM Sub-Saharan Africa, Glynn Crookes - Key Durban; Mark Wilson - Jacksons, Pieter Kruger - Sydfred Motor.

GMSA honours top dealers

Feb, 16 2017, 11:35

Ian Nicholls, president and managing director of GM sub-Saharan Africa, said the awards importantly afforded the opportunity to applaud dealers "who go the extra mile to ensure customers are well cared for and remain loyal to our brands".

"January new cars sales off to a good start"

Feb, 07 2017, 13:19

The new vehicle sales market has hit the ground running in 2017, according to the latest aggregated new vehicle sales data from the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa).