August new vehicle sales maintained the steady growth trend of the first seven months of 2012 with sales in the major segments registering relatively decent gains compared to the corresponding month last year. August, 2012 aggregate Industry domestic sales improved by 4 844 units or 9.4% to 56 253 vehicles from 51 409 units in August last year. Total domestic sales for the eight months of calendar 2012 remained 11.3% ahead of the corresponding eight months in 2011. August, 2012 export sales at … [Read more...] about NAMMSA Sales August 2012
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July vehicle sales show solid 18.3% growth
July vehicle sales showed solid gains growing by 18.3% year-on-year to 54 067 vehicles, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) said. "The July new vehicle sales reflected another encouraging performance with sales in all the major segments registering solid gains compared to the corresponding month last year," said Naamsa on Thursday. Additionally, the total domestic sales for the seven months of 2012 were 11.6% ahead of the corresponding seven months … [Read more...] about July vehicle sales show solid 18.3% growth
Uitenhage and Sidwell Manufacturers Happy With Sales Growth
Vehicle sales in June showed a strong performance, according to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa). "The June new vehicle sales reflected another relatively solid performance with sales in all the major segments registering double digit growth compared to the corresponding month last year," said the association today. June 2012 aggregate industry domestic sales had improved by 7 015 units or 15.6% to 51 891 vehicles from 44 876 units in June … [Read more...] about Uitenhage and Sidwell Manufacturers Happy With Sales Growth
May 2012 Vehicles Sales up by over 20% on May 2011
Vehicle sales surged in May, rising by 20.7% to 50 229 from 41 625 units in May 2011, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) said today. The 20.7% growth was above the growth rate in industry total sales of 9.4% for the first five months of the year. New car sales in May were strong at 34 820 units (including Mercedes Benz South Africa). This was an improvement of 20.8%, compared to the 28 821 new cars sold in May 2011. The strong sales were assisted … [Read more...] about May 2012 Vehicles Sales up by over 20% on May 2011
Top Honours In Quality Survey for Local Automotive Manufacturer
General Motors South Africa's (GMSA) brands topped the Ipsos (formerly Synovate) Quality Awards, for customer Sales and Service experience in the automotive industry in the Competitive Customer Experience (CCE) Survey of 2011, achieving overall leadership in both Passenger and LCV Service Experience. In the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) Sales Experience category Isuzu and Chevrolet were recognised with Gold awards, with Isuzu also achieving overall Sales experience leadership. In the LCV … [Read more...] about Top Honours In Quality Survey for Local Automotive Manufacturer
April Motor Vehicle Sales Increase by 10.5%
Vehicle sales registered relatively strong gains in April, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) said on Thursday. "Aggregate Industry sales had improved by 4 034 units or 10.5% to 42 617 vehicles from 38 583 units in April last year, well above the growth rate in industry total sales of 6.9% for the four months of the year," said the association. The figures were strong despite the high number of public holidays over the course of the … [Read more...] about April Motor Vehicle Sales Increase by 10.5%
New vehicle sales volumes up 4.8%
New vehicle sales in March have increased by 4.8% year-on-year to 56 110 units, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) announced on Tuesday. According to a statement released by NAAMSA, aggregate industry sales had improved by 2 552 units or 4.8% to 56 110 vehicles from 53 558 units in March last year. "For the time being, Mercedes?Benz South Africa (MBSA) would provide a single total sales number for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and export … [Read more...] about New vehicle sales volumes up 4.8%
VWSA and GMSA Comment on Improvement in Vehicle Sales
Vehicle sales in January, although subdued, have improved, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) said. "Aggregate industry sales had improved by 3 144 units or 7% to 48 251 vehicles from 45 107 units in January last year," said NAAMSA on Thursday. According to the association, the January 2012 new car market represented the highest January month in the past five years. This was due to the strong demand by car rental companies with the car rental … [Read more...] about VWSA and GMSA Comment on Improvement in Vehicle Sales
Local Automotive Firms Manufacturing Figures Drop
The Nelson Mandela Bay Big Two in automotive manufacturing have, despite a drop in units, still delivered strong comparative results - if we take the total production (domestic and export) then GMSA and VWSA account for 17 760 of the total sales of 49 499 units for October 2011 (35.87% of the total from 32 manufacturers). Now that should boost consumer and business confidence in Port Elizabeth! The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers commented that sales in all segments had … [Read more...] about Local Automotive Firms Manufacturing Figures Drop
Highest Monthly Sales Figures for Local Automotive Firms a Boost for Confidence
The Nelson Mandela Bay Big Two in automotive manufacturing (we discount engine plant manufacture here FMCSA, sorry) have both reached significant milestones in vehicle sales for September 2011 by each recording their individual highest domestic sales this year. Now that should boost consumer and business confidence in Port Elizabeth! The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers commented that sales in all segments had registered surprisingly strong gains on the corresponding month … [Read more...] about Highest Monthly Sales Figures for Local Automotive Firms a Boost for Confidence
Three Local 270kw Vehicles Handed Over to PE Flying Squad
Three Chevrolet Luminas, valued at over R1,1-million, were handed over to the South African Police Service's (SAPS) Flying Squad in Port Elizabeth this week. These high performance vehicles, which boast powerful V8 engines with an output of 270kw, form part of a General Motors South Africa (GMSA) pilot project that has already seen three 9-3 Aero 2.8 V6 Saab vehicles donated to the SAPS Port Elizabeth Flying Squad two years ago. SAPS ensured that each Lumina is fully equipped with lights, … [Read more...] about Three Local 270kw Vehicles Handed Over to PE Flying Squad
August Vehicle Sales Improve Despite Export Sales Drop
Vehicle sales in all segments in August improved - encouragingly rising by 11.1% to reach 51 436, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) said on Friday 2 September. "August 2011 aggregate industry domestic sales had improved by 5 144 units or 11.1% to reach 51 436 vehicles from 46 292 vehicles sold during August last year. Total year to date domestic sales in calendar 2011 remained 14.5% ahead of the corresponding eight months in 2010," said … [Read more...] about August Vehicle Sales Improve Despite Export Sales Drop
Vehicle Sales 15 Percent up on Last Year
The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) sales figures for July reveal an improvement on the corresponding month last year, but NAAMSA caution that there are clear signs of slower underlying momentum in demand for new cars. The July 2011 aggregate industry domestic sales have improved by 4 358 units or 10.5% to reach 45 703 vehicles from 41 345 vehicles sold during July last year. Total year to date domestic sales in calendar 2011 remained 15.0% ahead of the … [Read more...] about Vehicle Sales 15 Percent up on Last Year
Just how did VWSA and GMSA Fare in the Latest NAAMSA Figures?
The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) commented that the June new vehicle sales reflected a mixed performance with new car sales and new truck sales showing relatively strong growth but light and medium commercial vehicle sales reflecting weakness. June 2011 aggregate industry domestic sales improved by 5 006 units or 12,6% to 44 880 vehicles from 39 874 vehicles sold during June last year. Total domestic sales for the first half of calendar 2011 remained … [Read more...] about Just how did VWSA and GMSA Fare in the Latest NAAMSA Figures?
May 2011 New Car Sales figures up 6.1% on May 2010
In amplification of the new vehicle sales statistics for the month of May, 2011 – released today by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) – the Association commented that the year on year growth in total industry new vehicle sales during the month had declined substantially compared with earlier months. In the event, May, 2011 aggregate industry domestic sales had improved by 2 389 units or 6,1% to 41 555 vehicles from 39 166 vehicles sold during May last … [Read more...] about May 2011 New Car Sales figures up 6.1% on May 2010
