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 units, its highest monthly total since October 2014, an increase of 5 107 units, compared to the 34 503 units sold in October 2024.
Car rental sales continued to boom ahead of the peak travel season, accounting for a substantial 21,7% of passenger car sales during the month.
Medium and heavy commercial vehicle sales reflected a mixed performance yet again with medium commercial vehicles registering 809 units, up by 9,3% from the 740 units in October 2024, while heavy trucks and buses decreased to 2 176 units, or 1,0% from the 2 197 units in the corresponding month last year.
Internationally, a recovering demand contributed to the export performance. Vehicle exports increased to 32 659 units in October 2025, up 0,5%, compared to 32 481 units exported in October 2024. For the year-to-date, export volumes remain 6,7% ahead of 2024 levels, enhancing the sector’s strength of purpose through global supply chain shifts and trade conditions.
Here is the official petrol price for November
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, 5 November 2025.
From Wednesday, petrol users will see prices cut by 51 cents per litre, while diesel drivers will see a smaller cut of 19/21 cents per litre.
| Fuel | Change |
|---|---|
| Petrol 93 | Decrease of 51 cents per litre |
| Petrol 95 | Decrease of 51 cents per litre |
| Diesel 0.05% (wholesale) | Decrease of 21 cents per litre |
| Diesel 0.005% (wholesale) | Decrease of 19 cents per litre |
New Chinese brand selling more cars in South Africa than Mercedes-Benz and Mazda
As you may know, I am not a big supporter of any form of Chinese imports as it unfairly give local suppliers that’s been supporting our economy and labour force for many decades a very hard time to compete with prices.
Jetour is a Chinese vehicle manufacturer established by the Chery Holding Group, producing crossovers and SUVs.
In 2021, Jetour became an independent entity with complete control over its operations and a strong focus on global growth. Chinese motoring brands, like GWM, Chery, and Haval, showed strong growth, which showed the potential of the South African market.
South Africans were looking for value-for-money and lower-priced new cars.
This prompted Jetour to enter the South African market in September 2024 with 40 dealerships nationwide and a parts warehouse in Kyalami, Johannesburg.
When Jetour was launched in South Africa, Fang said they aimed to sell 800 units per month within the first year of operation.
It is now a year later, and Naamsa’s October 2025 new vehicle sales figures revealed that Jetour reached its target.
This is higher than many established car brands in South Africa, including Mercedes-Benz, Mazda, Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo, Honda, and Porsche.
With growing month-on-month sales, it is now placed twelfth in national passenger car sales rankings in South Africa.
Nic Campbell, Vice President of Jetour South Africa said Jetour is proving itself as a rising force in the local automotive landscape, only one year since their official launch locally.
In closing we at CLC Trucks wish all our customers and suppliers best wishes for the last remaining one and a half months before yet another annual shutdown!!
Also a big shoutout to Naamsa for accurate and on time reporting!
⁃ Cobus Lourens –
