South African new car sales for July 2014 reflected fair results against a backdrop of slow economic growth, strike action, rising inflation and increasing interest rates, according to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA). Here is a basic summary of new car sales for July 2014.
New Car Sales Summary – July 2014
- Aggregate new car sales at 57 670, down by 1.5% (891 vehicles) compared to July 2013
- Exports down by 16.1% compared to July 2013
- Passenger Car Sales at 39 838, down 1.5% compared to July 2013
- Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) sales at 14 839, down 3.8% compared to July 2013
Top Selling Car Brands in South Arica
| Brand | Units Sold | Market Share % |
| 1. Toyota | 11 347 | 19.8 |
| 2. Volkswagen South Africa | 9 798 | 17.1 |
| 3. Ford Motor Company | 6 660 | 11.6 |
| 4. General Motors South Africa | 5 821 | 10.2 |
| 5. Nissan | 3 824 | 6.7 |
Top Selling Car Models in South Africa
| Model | Units Sold |
| 1. VW Polo | 3 330 |
| 2. Toyota Hilux (LCV) | 3 117 |
| 3. VW Polo Vivo | 2 887 |
| 4. Ford Ranger (LCV) | 2 564 |
| 5. Toyota Corolla | 2 134 |
Challenging market conditions will continue to affect the South African automotive sector for time to come and the domestic market is expected to decline in terms of volume, by about 5% compared to 2013. This decline will likely affect new car and light commercial sectors.
All figures provided by the Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA).
