AUTOFORUM

Fuel is going to get even more expensive in August

Jul, 17 2018, 05:36

Fuel prices are likely to rise again at the end of July going into August, so says the Automobile Association commenting on unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund.

Standard Bank says vehicle market "remains steady"

Jul, 11 2018, 07:27

According to Standard Bank, SA’s vehicle market remains buoyant. That is despite economic headwinds and, it adds, the positive growth in heavy commercial and passenger vehicles in June is a sign of steady consumer and corporate demand.

Brace yourself - Another fuel hike is on its way

Jun, 18 2018, 10:34

Fuel prices look set for another jump going into July, according to the AA, commenting on unaudited mid-month fuel data released by the Central Energy Fund.

Wesbank: Year-on-year recovery encouraging, but not growth

Jun, 05 2018, 07:16

“Coming off the poor performance of the industry in 2017, the year-on-year recovery is encouraging,” commented Ghana Msibi, WesBank’s Executive Head for Sales and Marketing. “It’s important to not misinterpret the recovery as growth.”

June fuel price a massive headache for businesses

Jun, 01 2018, 02:23

Get ready for fuel price headaches with stronger international oil prices and a deficit carried over from April causing the June price to rocket, according to the AA.

Sales up year on year, but down month on month

May, 03 2018, 01:22

Irregularity in new vehicle sales numbers continues to contribute to market uncertainty. April’s sales of 36 346 units reflect a 3.6% year on year growth, while at the same time showing a dramatic month on month decline of 26.2%.

AA comments on latest fuel increases

May, 01 2018, 02:28

The AA says the latest fuel increases are counter-productive, given SANRAL’s admission in Parliament last year that the compliance rate for e-toll users on the GFIP is only around 30%.

2018 – What will happen to trucks & buses?

Apr, 19 2018, 05:32

The forecast drives the system – too much optimism leads to grass growing through wheels in stockyards while too much pessimism creates long delivery lead times and even losses in market share.

Toll rates up in April

Apr, 04 2018, 03:46

According to a release from SANRAL, the Minister of Transport, Dr Blade Nzimande, has approved the adjustment of toll tariffs on national roads for the 2018/19 tax year.

Sales slightly up, despite holidays in March

Apr, 04 2018, 03:00

Despite fewer selling days in March due to public holidays, the new vehicle industry made an upward swing, with a total of 49 233 new vehicles sold reflecting a growth of 1.1% year on year.