South Africa’s new vehicle sales in September achieved their highest monthly level in 10 years, continuing a high-revving recovery for the automotive market in 2025.
According to figures released by automotive umbrella body Naamsa, 54,700 cars and commercial vehicles were sold last month. It was a 24.3% increase over the 44,000 units sold in September 2024 and the highest monthly level recorded since September 2015.
Leading the charge were passenger cars with 38,603 units last month, a 28% gain over September 2024.
Light commercial vehicles, including bakkies and minibuses, registered 13,078 sales for a 19.7% increase over the same month last year.
Sales of medium and heavy truck segments reflected a mixed performance at 767 units (1.9% down) and 2,252 units (a 5.9% increase), respectively.
Domestic new vehicle sales look set to exceed pre-pandemic levels for the first time in five years, driven by consumer demand for affordable cars, Naamsa president Billy Tom said on Wednesday.
[SRC] https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/amp/lifestyle/motoring/2025-10-02-these-were-septembers-best-selling-brands-as-sa-car-sales-hit-10-year-high/
