Auto Insights | February 2023
On trend, on target
In this issue, we take a look at evolving bodyshapes and sales trends for Electric Vehicles in SA. Also in the spotlight, LCV sales enjoy double-digit YoY growth while Signio volumes are back to pre-Covid levels…
Stylish today, gone tomorrow
Fashion is never more than temporary, and the same is true of vehicle bodyshapes. This is evident in the Crossover/SUV becoming South Africa’s favourite Passenger vehicle bodyshape.
Light Commercial Vehicle sales enjoy double-digit year-on-year growth in January
New vehicle sales are continuing on an upward trajectory, cementing the outlook for 2023 which indicates a growing market, despite pressures throughout the macroeconomic environment.
Signio volumes back to healthy levels
After the pandemic and socio-economic restrictions took their toll, financed deals of vehicles through the Signio platform are showing signs of recovering to pre-Covid levels.
Hybrid & Electric vehicle sales charge past 1% milestone in 2022
Data from naamsa has shown the rise and rise in sales of Hybrid and Electric vehicles in 2022 while plug-in Hybrid Vehicles continued to be a niche product in the domestic market.
Quarter 3 winners shine bright
Find out who won in Quarter 3 of the Lightstone Star Reacher F&I Awards programme. The race is also on for the Annual Awards taking place in May.
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