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NADA responds to SARB decision to hold repo rate steady

SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg: The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) notes the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) decision to keep the repo rate unchanged, reflecting a cautious stance in an environment of ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty. While the decision offers a…

naamsa RELEASES FEBRUARY 2026 NEW VEHICLE SALES STATS

naamsa | The Automotive Business Council underscores that the South African new vehicle sales extended its domestic growth trajectory in February 2026, reflecting not merely cyclical uplift, but increasingly entrenched domestic economic stabilisation. Strengthening credit extension, moderating inflation, fiscal consolidation…

naamsa RELEASES JANUARY 2026 NEW VEHICLE SALES STATS

Sustained momentum provides strong start to 2026 PRETORIA: naamsa | The Automotive Business Council reports that the South African new vehicle market entered 2026 with sustained momentum, confirming that the positive trajectory established during 2025 has carried decisively into the…

Ditch the bad habits

Now that most people have returned to work at various points in January, many may notice the chaos on the roads. Not only do motorists need to manage additional congestion, but some drivers may also be taking bad habits developed…

TOYOTA POSTS BEST ANNUAL SALES SINCE 2007

The South African automotive industry delivered its strongest performance in a decade during 2025, with Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) firmly positioned as the market leader. The company achieved record aggregate, passenger and light commercial vehicle sales, underlining its continued…