AUTOFORUM

Survival of the fittest for South African car dealers

Oct, 26 2020, 22:43

Most dealerships have right-sized and tightened financial controls over the past six months to counter the downturn in vehicle sales, service appointments and parts sales.

Online car sales in South Africa: What’s possible, what’s not and why

Aug, 17 2020, 14:53

According to Mark Dommisse, Chairman of the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA), there is both good and bad news for those hoping to click a webpage button and see a new car magically appear a few days later.

Please sell me a car. Please?

Feb, 07 2020, 12:47

It seems dealerships must be doing exceedingly well. They don't want to sell me a car.

VPI shows sales dropped almost 10%

May, 10 2019, 07:56

New vehicle sales fell nearly 10%* compared to the same period a year ago, with the total number of vehicles financed - including used vehicles - down 8% for the first three months of the year.

Load shedding makes its mark on car sales

Mar, 08 2019, 07:17

As load shedding rocked consumer and business confidence in February, new vehicle sales continued to shed volume, with industry sales down 3,016 units compared to February 2018 according NAAMSA.

Latest VPN shows continuing challenges for car makers and dealers.

Feb, 01 2019, 06:10

The latest TransUnion Africa Vehicle Pricing Index has been released, and the new report highlights the role of the constrained economy, a VAT hike, and petrol price increases, in pushing VPI below inflation for the 6th consecutive quarter.

Wesbank forecasts 1.0% new vehicle sales decline for 2019

Jan, 25 2019, 03:58

According to Wesbank, 2019 will see SA's new vehicle sales decline 1.0%, news that was delivered by the financier's CEO Chris de Kock at the 2019 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards.

SA vehicle makers to focus on export

Dec, 11 2018, 07:24

According to Standard Bank, local vehicle manufacturers are expected change their focus to the export market, thanks to a weak domestic economy that looks set to curb demand well into the new year.

Sales up year-on-year in October

Nov, 02 2018, 07:37

According to aggregate sales data from the National Automobile Association of South Africa, new vehicle sales were up 1.7% year-on-year with 51 866 units sold in October.

NADA announces new sponsors for DPP

Sep, 27 2018, 00:43

The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) - which is part of the RMI - has highlighted its Dealer Performance Programme, with NADA national chairperson Mark Dommisse, explaining the programme’s function in the SA context.