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Vehicle Importers Strike Gold in SA

It was a very good year for the industry in 2010, with growth of 24,7 per cent in total volume when the non-reporters are included. This lifted the total to 492 956 units, compared to the 395 186 vehicles sold in 2009. The value of total vehicle sales for 2010 is estimated at R130 billion – up 20 per cent over 2009.
By CAR magazine - 15 February 2011

Q3 2010 wrap-up: AMH, AAD make presence felt

Despite this year’s major disruptions due to industry strike actions, dealers are faring much better in 2010 than 2009 in terms of their share of retail sales. On a year-to-date basis the dealers have improved their share of the total market by 29,1 per cent, reports industry expert Roger Houghton.
By CAR magazine - 8 December 2010

Buy well, buy now!

CAR’s used vehicle expert predicts a bumper August for new car sales as consumers look to make the most of the break before the introduction of the CO2 emissions tax on September 1.

By CAR magazine - 19 August 2010

Q2 2010 wrap: What comes after the euphoria?

Now that the euphoria of the long anticipated Football World Cup is something of the past what lies ahead for the South African economy, which was artificially-boosted when the country prepared for and hosted the world’s biggest sporting event? asks automotive industry expert Roger Houghton.
By CAR magazine - 18 August 2010

Naamsa: a mixed bag for July

The July 2010 Naamsa sales report shows that while new vehicle sales have shown some growth, there are signs of weakening in the usually buoyant commercial vehicle segment.
By CAR magazine - 3 August 2010

Zaugg third at Hockenheim

South African Adrian Zaugg put on his best performance yet in GP2 by qualifying fifth and finishing seventh in Sunday’s GP2 feature race, and going on to finish second in the sprint race – the Italian Trident Racing team’s first podium in two seasons.

By CAR magazine - 27 July 2010

Hy(brid) society

Cape Town to Johannesburg in a motoring Blue Train. What better way to do “the trek” than in Lexus’ latest grand saloon, which boasts hybrid power and Shiatsu ‘on the go’? Mike Monk takes a family road trip to show off our country
By CAR magazine - 21 July 2010

World Cup high brings some motoring lows

June 2010 has generally been a strong month for new car sales, but our modest rate of recovery from last year’s economic depression and the distraction, albeit a welcome one, of the Soccer World Cup.
By CAR magazine - 2 July 2010

Valencia: Alonso and Ferrari were robbed…

Are Fernando Alonso and Ferrari justified in complaining about the way officialdom handled issues around the Safety Car at the European Grand Prix?
By CAR magazine - 28 June 2010

It’s an X, but does it run?

The Toyota RunX was a successful vehicle for Toyota South Africa. It was popular with young and old alike, and has crept into the hearts of many a street racer. This vehicle was then with the Auris, and sales were, to put it mildly, not as great as the company had hoped for.

By CAR magazine - 21 June 2010

‘Seb bangs’ and other F1 hits

As the Formula One circus makes a belated return to Montreal, Red Bull needs to refocus itself and prepare for an onslaught from the so-called F-duct brigade, led by McLaren-Mercedes.
By CAR magazine - 10 June 2010

Race preparation at the CAR office

Traditionally, the CAR editorial office is abuzz with the clattering of keyboards as we put together our next issue and update our website. OccasionallyJake Venter, who saunters around telling politically-incorrect jokes and complaining about his wife’s cooking, breaks the monotony, but of late the daily grind has been broken by the wail of an 810 kW V10, squealing tyres, and the sounds of pedals being mashed against plastic plate.
By CAR magazine - 10 June 2010

Car sales catch World Cup fever

A pre-Football World Cup wave of positive public sentiment underscored May’s new vehicle sales totals, which are almost ten per cent higher than in March, and 35,3 per cent higher than last year.
By CAR magazine - 2 June 2010

Loxion MotorShow Returns to Maponya Mall

The Loxion Motorshow returns to the Maponya Mall for the third time this year, and with the show having achieved considerable success in 2008 and 2009, local dealers have supported the cause of bringing motoring to the people of Soweto with much enthusiasm.

By CAR magazine - 28 May 2010

Q1 wrap-up: Big change in SA buying trends

The downward trend in vehicle sales in South Africa has been reversed at last, but the improvement is still comparatively small as business and consumer confidence is still feeling the effects of the financial meltdown of last year.

By CAR magazine - 10 May 2010

2010 Knysna Motor Show

The weather held good for the one-day show and a steady stream of people meandered through the 110+ cars and motorcycles to a background of ‘oldies’ music and tempting braaivleis aromas drifting from the food stalls.
By CAR magazine - 6 May 2010

Car market boosts March sales figures

Growth in new vehicle sales continued in March courtesy of a strong passenger car market and nine per cent more selling days than in February, said McCarthy chief executive Brand Pretorius.
By CAR magazine - 6 April 2010

Kia Sorento 2,2 AT 4WD 7-SEAT

Sleek new European styling isn’t the only thing that the new Kia Sorento has going for it as it brings the fight to its rivals
By CAR magazine - 9 March 2010

A better February for new car sales!

Year-to-date new vehicle sales growth of 18 per cent over the first two months of 2009 has given an encouraging signal that the country is moving out of its first recession in 17 years.
By CAR magazine - 2 March 2010

MIND Q4 ’09 – Wrap-up and figures

The global and South African motor industries have endured another catastrophic year, but there does seem a glimmer of hope on the horizon with slight growth predicted for the local market in 2010, writes Roger Houghton.
By CAR magazine - 23 February 2010

Who you gonna call…

The Cape Town Traffic Department have taken a giant leap forward in the “cool” stakes, and are doing a great job while they’re at it
By Ian McLaren - 18 February 2010

Motor trade faces three-period year

2010 will be marked by three distinct periods for the motor retail industry, but an acute shortage in used vehicle stock will aid the recovery in new vehicle sales, writes Meyer Benjamin.
By CAR magazine - 17 February 2010

Pretorius moots modest growth in 2010

It appears as if the market has bottomed out and vehicle sales in South Africa are therefore expected to show slight growth in 2010 according to the CEO of McCarthy Limited, Brand Pretorius.
By CAR magazine - 9 February 2010

January sales up

The new vehicles sales statistics for the month of January, especially that of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles shows positive growth for the beginning of 2010, compared with the same period last year, despite continued sales declines in the medium and heavy commercial vehicle segments according to the latest Naamsa report.

By CAR magazine - 2 February 2010

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