Total industry sales for new vehicles came in at 50 251 units for June down 4.8% compared to June last year. General Motors South Africa (GMSA) sold a total of 5 024 units with a market share of 10%, an increase of 0.2% compared to the previous month. Opel sales were 122% up on June 2014 with notable performances from the trio of new comers the ADAM, Corsa, and Mokka with 169, 277, 191 units respectively. "Our three new Germans continue to find favour with buyers. ADAM, Corsa and Mokka … [Read more...] about Five consecutive months increase in sales
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Vehicle sales up on increased sales of Light Commercial Vehicles
New vehicle sales for November 2014 saw year-on-year growth for the third consecutive month this year. According to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), total new vehicle sales were up 0.9% year-on-year, with a total of 51 098 vehicles sold. Year-to-date sales for 2014 are 1.6% down compared to last year; a total of 593 076 new vehicles have been sold to date. Passenger car sales in November saw a year-on-year decline of 2.5%, with sales totalling 33 … [Read more...] about Vehicle sales up on increased sales of Light Commercial Vehicles
Local Manufacturer ahead of the curve with 136 258 units sold
The Volkswagen Group grew its worldwide deliveries in the first three quarters of 2013 by 4.8%, handing over a total of 7.08 million vehicles to its customers as opposed to 6.71 million vehicles for the same period last year. "The Volkswagen Group grew further in September, with deliveries for the first three quarters of the year topping the seven million mark for the first time. Thanks to a broad-based, international positioning and a convincing product range we were able to respond well to … [Read more...] about Local Manufacturer ahead of the curve with 136 258 units sold
Joy for VWSA and GMSA as new vehicle sales soar in January
New vehicle sales registered substantial gains in the first month of the year, growing by 14.1% compared to the 48 202 vehicles sold in January last year, said the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA). This followed on the positive sales performance seen throughout 2012. On Monday, Naamsa said that all major segments recorded double digit year-on-year growth, with new cars growing by 12.3%; light commercials by 20%; medium commercials by 10.6; heavy … [Read more...] about Joy for VWSA and GMSA as new vehicle sales soar in January
Retail trade sales figures beat expectations
Retail trade sales rose by 6.4% in August, beating market expectation, said Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). "Retail trade sales increased by 6.4% year-on-year in August 2012," said Stats SA on Wednesday. The biggest contributors to the increase included general dealers, retailers in textiles, clothing, footwear and leather goods as well as hardware, paint and glass. Market expectation was that sales would rise by 4.6% in August. Measured in real terms (constant 2008 prices), … [Read more...] about Retail trade sales figures beat expectations
March Retail Trade Sales up by 6.8%
Retail trade sales rose by 6.8% year-on-year in March, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Wednesday. In February, retail sales rose by a downward revised 6.7% increase. According to Stats SA, retail trade sales for the first quarter of 2012 showed an increase of 5.9% compared to the first quarter of 2011. Contributors to the increase were general dealers at 5.9%; other retailers at 8.3% as well as retailers in textiles, clothing, footwear and leather goods at 5.4%. On a … [Read more...] about March Retail Trade Sales up by 6.8%
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%
Fraudulent car sales
Dear Editor I'd like to bring to your and your readers attention a vehicle scam that is on the go by a certain car sales business in Port Elizabeth that is selling cars fraudulently and pocketing the money. I'll explain how it works: John wants to sell his car. He takes it to Mr X's car lot to sell on his behalf. Mr X sells the car with full documentation to Solly, but doesn't inform John that the car is sold and pockets the money. A few days down the line, John goes to Mr X and … [Read more...] about Fraudulent car sales
South African sales record in February 2012
The Uitenhage based Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Brand in South Africa recorded 1 111 sales during the month of February - its highest sales month ever. This topped the Brand's previous best sales month (1 015 units) in August 2011. The Amarok model range accounted for 817 units of the record sales, followed by Caddy commercial models with 159 units and T5 Transporter range with 135 units. The record sales in February helped Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Brand to achieve its best ever … [Read more...] about South African sales record in February 2012
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
Why You Want to do Work for ME
Every day of our lives we sell; ourselves to our bosses, wives, children and friends; our products to clients; our ideas to investors; our souls to the devil ...... As youngsters on the prowl for a mate every interaction with others is a sales opportunity - the toss of your hair, sucking in of your stomach, puffing of your chest, wetting of your lips, secret glimpse of forbidden skin and flashing cash are all sales techniques that we unconsciously employ/ed. Selling is all about showing a … [Read more...] about Why You Want to do Work for ME
