AUTOFORUM

Rising fuel prices cut vehicle sales and travel – and increase pressure on inflation

Aug, 04 2026, 16:31

The spike in fuel prices follows the conflict in the Middle East, and has created pressure on inflation, with Q2 2026 expected to push closer to 4%, the highest level since 2024,

Lightstone begins tracking the formal Used vehicle market

Jul, 15 2026, 18:14

New vehicle sales in South Africa continued their strong start in 2026,

Longer term financing has become increasingly popular

Aug, 27 2025, 16:38

In 2025 the second most popular financing term at 10% of market share is now 96 months – the longest financing window on record according to Lightstone’s data.

Vehicles manufactured in India lead growth in sales of imports in SA

Jul, 02 2025, 15:14

The growth in vehicle sales originating in India can be attributed to the large number of vehicle manufacturers now producing vehicles in the country,

Sales of Chinese vehicle brands accelerate

Sep, 11 2024, 22:38

Chinese vehicle brands accounted for 9% of all Light Vehicles sold in South Africa in 2024, until July, up from just 2% in 2019.

Women’s motor car preferences are changing

Aug, 11 2024, 15:46

Women are active buyers and sellers in South Africa’s motor vehicle markets and are paying 74% more for their new and used vehicles, on average, than they did in 2014.

The rise and rise of Hybrid & Electric vehicle sales in the SA market

May, 25 2023, 22:35

New Hybrid & Electric Passenger vehicle sales, which includes Traditional Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and Battery Electric vehicles, charged to 4 668 in 2022,