Fuel Market Update, – Strong domestic Vehicle Sales and Stable Fuel Supply
Fuel shortages, – no need to panic – for now, however, substantial price increase is a reality! South Africans are now facing higher fuel prices as global oil markets continue reacting to the ongoing war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. There have been concerns about whether South Africa could face potential fuel shortages […]
CLC Trucks Turns 11
Today – 20 March 2025 mark the official 11th Birthday of Cobus Lourens Commercials (Pty) Ltd t/a CLC Trucks. Owner and Director, Cobus Lourens started operations in 2014 following 23 years of employment in the Mercedes Benz Commercial Corporate environment and 4 years with Toyota Hino prior to that! During his stay with the Mercedes […]
South Africa Vehicle Sales Surge As Fuel Prices Rise And Import Taxes Loom
The Automotive Business Council announced that the South African new vehicle sales continued its increased domestic growth in February 2026 Total domestic new vehicle sales in February 2026 at 53 455 units, the best February monthly performance since 2013, reflected an increase of 5 462 units or 11,4%, compared to the vehicles sold in February […]
South Africa’s Auto Market Starts 2026 Strong Amid Industry Shifts and Fuel Price Relief
Continued momentum in new vehicle sales provides a strong start to 2026 Total domestic new vehicle sales in January 2026 at 50 073 reflected an increase of 7,5%, compared to the 46 594 vehicles sold in January 2025. Export sales increased to 24 568 units, representing a growth of 136 units, compared to the 24 432 […]
Fuel Price Drops and Innovation in Electric Trucks Shape the Road Ahead for 2026
Kicking off the year with good news as Fuel prices drop substantially! Due to a stronger rand and stable oil prices for December, data shows petrol prices had an over-recovery of between 62 and 66 cents per litre, while diesel prices decreased by between R1.37 and R1.50 per litre. The official fuel price for January […]
A Big Month for South Africa: Strong New Vehicle Sales, Historic G20 Summit and Rising December Fuel Prices
Unlike Used Commercial Vehicle sales, – South Africa’s new vehicle market delivered another month of strong performance in November 2025 The positive impact from an easing inflation, fuel price relief for November, a further drop in interest rate, and South Africa’s first credit rating upgrade in nearly two decades helped to keep up the strong […]
Motoring Momentum: South Africa’s Vehicle Sales Surge and Jetour Shakes Up the Market
South Africa’s new vehicle sales continued to grow in the month of October 2025. Total domestic new vehicle sales rose to 55,956 units in October 2025, the highest monthly total since March 2015. Year to date the new vehicle market is now 15,7% ahead of the same period 2024. New passenger car sales recorded 39 610 […]
Record Growth in South Africa’s Car Sales, but East London Faces Uncertainty
Economic stability fuels confidence in new vehicle market South Africa’s new vehicle sales in September 2025 showed ongoing expansion of imported models and brands. Total new vehicle sales increased to 54 700 units in September 2025, its highest monthly level recorded since September 2015. The September 2025 new passenger car sales at 38 603 units, its highest […]
Import Surge Threatens South Africa’s Car Industry: Calls for 25–30% Duties
South Africa’s automotive sector has urged the government to increase the import duties on new cars and bakkies. According to the newspaper Business Day, sources in the industry have called for duties of 25-30% on vehicle imports. The local car manufacturers need urgent action to protect them from these imports, which now account for 64% […]
SA Vehicle Sales Surge to New Highs as Trucking Demand Gears Up for Growth
Business and especially new vehicle sales remain in full throttle into second half of the year! The 25 basis points interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank in July positively reflected in the Automotive Industry. More encouraging news is that household credit extension has also continued to improve, especially in the “middle” and “upper” income […]