Strong Growth for South Africa’s Truck Market and a Landmark Manufacturing Milestone
South Africa’s new vehicle market extended its growth momentum in June, Fuel price reduction, and Daimler Truck Southern Africa Reaches Milestone with 150,000th Truck Assembled at East London plant. Total domestic new vehicle sales in June 2026 reached 54 482 units, the best overall June monthly performance since 2007, representing an increase of 15,3% compared to […]
South Africa Vehicle Sales Hit 13-Year High & June Fuel Changes
South Africa’s New Vehicle Market Remained Positive in May 2026 Total new vehicle sales for May 2026 was 51 071 units, – the best May since 2013, representing an increase of 12,8% or 5 784 units, compared to the 45 287 vehicles sold in May 2025. The May 2026 new passenger car sales at 36 871 units […]
South Africa’s Automotive Industry Update April 2026: Strong Vehicle Sales Growth, Electric Truck Innovation, and Fuel Levy Relief Driving the Transport Sector
Naamsa released new vehicle sales statistics for April 2026 Despite a uncertain global automotive environment, South Africa’s new vehicle market had yet another positive domestic performance into April 2026. Total domestic new vehicle sales in April 2026 at 47 979 units recorded the best April performance since 2013 with an increase of 13%. In contrast […]
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 […]