ARTICLES RELATING TO CAR SALES

Mercedes sales hit record high

2013-04-05 14:56

Solid volume growth in its new range of compact cars has helped push sales of Daimler's Mercedes-Benz to its highest monthly tally ever.

German car sales down

2013-02-04 15:20

New car registrations in Germany, a key measure of demand in one of the most crucial sectors of Europe's top economy, fell sharply in January, official data shows.

Automotive sector gears up for record

2012-04-15 16:30

Although the global economic crisis has left its mark, the local vehicle and component industry is still on track to test a record export level of R100bn.

Mercedes-Benz pulls out of Naamsa stats

2012-01-09 14:30

Naamsa says Mercedes-Benz SA has suspended participation in domestic new vehicle sales and export statistics for the time being because of an EU probe.

Car Buyers' Guide: What you MUST know.

2011-11-10 15:48

Thinking of upgrading? Here's what you need to consider first.

Mahindra to launch SUV in SA

2011-09-02 08:26

Indian carmaker Mahindra & Mahindra plans to launch a new sport utility vehicle in South Africa by end-2011, its head of automotive equipment says.

Renault sales slide in Europe

2011-07-11 11:05

French carmaker Renault says its vehicle sales have fallen 7.4% in Europe, including France, in the first half of the year despite worldwide growth.

Audi races ahead in customer care

2011-05-30 17:24

Buyers of Audi cars are most likely to be satisfied by the experience, says an industry survey.

Peugeot shares jump on strong sales

2011-04-20 11:24

French auto group Peugeot has reported a 10.2% surge in sales in the first quarter and stood by operating forecasts for 2011 despite the impact of disruption in Japan.

Car Buyers' Guide

2011-03-10 12:00

Time for an upgrade? Be prepared & know what to expect with these top tips!

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2011-02-25 12:00

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Used car sales dip

2011-01-17 16:59

A vehicle pricing index says fewer used cars were sold in the last quarter of 2010 and those sold fetched lower prices.

New car sales maintain pace

2010-12-14 14:43

Vehicle sales in the third quarter were sharply higher than the same period last year, boosted in part by the drop in interest rates.

Car Buyers' Guide

2010-11-11 12:00

Shopping for a new used car? Be prepared with these top tips…

Rental firms boost new car sales

2010-11-02 12:00

Companies stocking up ahead of the holiday season have ensured that new car sales continue to grow.

Car market races ahead

2010-05-04 11:30

Sales of new vehicles have increased by 36% in April, with the number of exported vehicles jumping by more than 50%.

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Toyota quadruples April-December profit

2013-02-05 09:17

Toyota says that its net profit has quadrupled for the nine months to December as the auto giant revised upward its full-year profit and sales forecast.

VW sales up, warns on debt crisis

2012-07-13 15:14

Despite an 8.9% increase in global vehicle, carmaker Volkswagen has warned of the risks posed by Europe's debt crisis.

BMW car sales break records

2012-04-11 13:03

BMW, the world's largest luxury carmaker, says first-quarter demand has broken all previous records.

Chevrolet hits sale record in 2011

2011-12-30 09:10

With its 100th birthday behind it, Chevrolet is on pace to set an all-time global sales record in 2011 with 4.8 million units sold by end-November.

Toyota to make Prius in China

2011-09-04 15:10

Toyota will manufacture the Prius hybrid and its key parts in China in a bid to boost sales in the world's largest car market, a company spokesperson says.

Honda profit plunges, but lifts forecasts

2011-08-01 10:47

Honda says its net profit for the April-June quarter fell nearly 90% on the strong yen and the impact of the March disasters on production and sales.

New vehicle sales hit speedbump

2011-06-02 11:18

Component shortages after Japan's earthquake crippled local production, adding to lower vehicles sales in May, says Naamsa.

French auto sales drop: trade data

2011-05-02 14:41

Sales of new cars in France fell by 11.2% in April on a 12-month comparison with the ending of a bonus for scrapping cars, says the CCFA association of vehicle manufacturers.

Demand for low-priced cars rising

2011-03-11 06:45

Against the background of rising fuel prices and e-toll fees the affordable vehicle segment will continue to expand, according to an industry specialist.

Vehicle sales still going strong

2011-03-02 11:39

Naamsa says new car as well as medium and heavy commercial vehicle sales in particular registered exceptional gains compared to last year's figures.

Car sector recovery accelerates

2011-01-10 13:08

New car sales boosted industry figures for December indicating the sector was maintaining its growth momentum.

Car dealers upbeat about sales

2010-11-16 16:08

A Wesbank survey has highlighted car dealers' optimism about demand.

Strong rand aids car makers' recovery

2010-11-02 16:50

The strength of the local currency has helped to make new cars more affordable, according to economist Tony Twine.

Thirst for pricier cars fuels sales

2010-06-02 12:30

New vehicle sales are continuing to recover, with higher income earners' demand for more expensive models driving growth.

Toyota join F1 exodus

2009-11-04 11:37

Formula One has been left reeling as Toyota became the latest automaker to quit the sport in response to the economic crisis.

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