The NAAMSA February 2015 total industry sales came in at 52 368 units representing a 1.1% increase versus the same period last year in line with market expectations.
New vehicle sales for General Motors South Africa totalled 4 772, translating into 9.1% market share. GMSA grew volume at a faster pace than the industry when comparing February to January – GMSA volume increased by 9.3% versus an industry which grew just 0.2%.
Top sellers for GMSA included the new Opel ADAM – with 280 units sold, contributing to Opel’s 100 percent year to date increase in volume compared to the same period last year.
Other notable performances included the Chevrolet Spark, Aveo and Utility which continue to prove resilient market players.
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Alan Straton
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