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SA’s vehicle sales surge

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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 new year. Aggregate domestic new vehicle sales in January 2026, at 50,073, reflected an increase of 3,479 units, or a gain of 7,5%, compared to the 46,594 vehicles sold in January 2025. Is this growth evidence of durable consumer demand or expectations of imminent rate relief? Chief Economist at NAAMSA, Dr Paulina Mamogobo takes listeners through the latest vehicle sales.
2 Feb 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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