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Hyundai was SA’s fourth best-selling motor brand in 2025

Hyundai Automotive South Africa was the fourth best-selling motor brand in South Africa in 2025. Hyundai Automotive South Africa recorded a total number of 36 […]

Posted by Julian Rael Gordon - 12 January 2026

Suzuki SA Records Milestone First-Half Sales

Suzuki Auto South Africa wrapped up the first half of its 2025/2026 financial year with record-breaking sales; surpassing 35 000 units sold and achieving its […]

By Cale Nuttall - 6 October 2025

Top 5 Best-Selling Bakkies in SA – July 2025

We’ve rounded up the five best-selling bakkies in South Africa in July 2025, and highlight the models that missed out on the list. In July […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 5 August 2025

SA Vehicle Exports to US Plummet in 1st Half of 2025

The tariffs imposed on South Africa by the United States have delivered a major blow to SA’s vehicle exports to the US in the first […]

By Cale Nuttall - 5 August 2025

SA Records Highest New-Vehicle Sales in Nearly Six Years in July 2025

Naamsa has released South Africa’s new-vehicle sales figures for July 2025, which signified the highest monthly sales since October 2019. According to Naamsa, South Africa’s […]

By Cale Nuttall - 4 August 2025

Top 10 Best-Selling Car Brands in South Africa in July 2025

We’ve rounded up the top 10 best-selling car brands in South Africa in July 2025. See the list below. In June 2025, naamsa, the Automotive […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 1 August 2025

Top 10 Best-Selling Car Brands in South Africa — June 2025

Here’s the breakdown of South Africa’s best-selling car brands in June 2025. In May 2025, naamsa, the Automotive Business Council of South Africa, reported that […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 2 July 2025

Best-Selling LCV Models From Each OEM – May 2025

May 2025 represented a strong upswing in domestic vehicle sales for Mzansi. Here are the best-selling LCV models from all OEMs for the month.

By Alex Shahini - 4 June 2025

Best-Selling Passenger Models From Each OEM – May 2025

May 2025 represented a strong upswing in domestic vehicle sales for Mzansi. Here are the best-selling models from all OEMs for the month.

By Alex Shahini - 4 June 2025

Top 10 Best-Selling Passenger Vehicles – May 2025

Suzuki’s Swift has once again taken the top spot of South Africa’s best-selling passenger vehicle. Here is how the Top 10 played out for May 2025.

By Alex Shahini - 3 June 2025

Top 5 Best-Selling Bakkies in SA – May 2025

Toyota’s Hilux remains atop the best-selling bakkies list for May 2025, with the Ranger in hot pursuit. The Navara has also replaced GWM’s P-Series for the final place.

By Alex Shahini - 3 June 2025

Top 5 Vehicle Exporters – May 2025

Ford took the mantle as South Africa’s most voluminous exporter for May 2025 while Volkswagen dipped in numbers during the retooling of Kariega for their new locally-built SUV. Here is a look at the Top 5 for the month.

By Alex Shahini - 2 June 2025

Top 10 Best-Selling Passenger Vehicles – April 2025

South Africa’s passenger vehicle sales for April 2025 have seen the Swift return to the top of the charts, with the locally-built Polo Vivo falling off the podium. Here are the Top 10 from the month…

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 7 May 2025

Top 5 Best-Selling Bakkies in SA – April 2025

April 2025 has come to a close, and the numbers are in! Here are the best-selling bakkies from the month, which saw year-on-year growth but shrank in comparison to March.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 6 May 2025

Top 5 Vehicle Exporters – April 2025

Despite uncertainty with tariffs, South Africa has experienced its first export increase in 10 months. Here is how many locally produced vehicles found homes abroad during April 2025.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 6 May 2025

Top 10 Best-Selling Car Brands – April 2025

New vehicle sales are up 12% from the corresponding period in 2024 but most mainstream manufacturers have experienced declines during April 2025.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 5 May 2025

Mahindra Celebrates Unprecedented Sales Growth in March 2025

After committing to double down on local vehicle production, Mahindra has celebrated its best sales month in South Africa yet! Here are the Indian automaker’s most popular products driving this surge of success.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 6 April 2025

R35 Billion Worth of SA Vehicle Exports in Jeopardy with American Tariffs

American tariffs could have a significant impact on the South African automotive industry, considering the country is the third-largest destination for South African vehicle export.

By Alex Shahini - 4 April 2025

Top 5 Vehicle Exporters — March 2025

In March 2025 South African vehicle exporters registered significant growth for the first time in 10 months. Here are the Top 5 exporters from the period.

By Marius Boonzaier - 3 April 2025

Top 10 Best-Selling Car Brands — March 2025

South Africa’s car industry saw a 12.5% surge in March 2025 from the same period in the previous year. Here are the 10 most popular manufacturers with Toyota leading Suzuki and Volkswagen for the podium spots.

By Marius Boonzaier - 3 April 2025

Top 10 Best-Selling Passenger Vehicles – March 2025

The local passenger vehicle segment saw a whopping 25% increase during March 2025 from the same period last year! Here are the Top 10 with the Polo Vivo regaining its throne from Suzuki’s popular Swift usurper.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 2 April 2025

Top 5 Best-Selling Bakkies in SA — March 2025

Want to know South Africa’s five most popular bakkies sold during March of 2025? Here is the ranking…

By Marius Boonzaier - 2 April 2025

Top 10 Best-Selling Car Brands – February 2025

With February behind us, it’s time to take a look at how car brands stacked up in the market. Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 best-selling brands of the month

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 4 March 2025

Top 10 Best-Selling Car Brands in South Africa for 2024

The year 2024 is well behind us, but we’ve been delving into the data to determine South Africa’s best-selling car brand from the time period. Here are the Top 10!

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 24 February 2025

Joburg to Cape Town EV Road Trip Exposes Infrastructure Shortcomings

Unlikely to be the first choice for long-distance travel, an EV road trip took place between Johannesburg and Cape Town to prove that it is possible. Watch the short documentary here.

By Alex Shahini - 28 January 2025