Fuel price increases deepen affordability pressures for motorists, business and commuters, says NADA Company News Finance Finances Fuel Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - October 6, 2026 From 7 October, petrol prices will increase by R3.12 per litre for 93 octane and R3.33 for 95 octane. Wholesale diesel prices will rise by approximately R2.84 and
New vehicle sales surge 12.7% as consumers adapt to higher borrowing costs Company News Finance Fuel Headlines Local Industry Vehicles by Tristan Wiggill - October 2, 2026 South Africa’s new vehicle market closed the third quarter on a strong note, with September sales rising 12.7% year-on-year to 61,645 units, despite affordability pressures and the recent
September sales strengthen third-quarter performance as buyers weigh affordability Company News Finance Headlines Local Industry Vehicles by Tristan Wiggill - October 2, 2026 Sales increased by 3,747 vehicles, or 6.5%, from August’s originally reported total and were 12.7% higher than in September 2025. The result completed a strong third quarter, with domestic
How do you know when it is time to replace your car? Company News Finance Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - September 29, 2026 Most of us know the feeling. The car goes in for something small; the workshop calls back and the quote lands well above what you had budgeted for.
Interest Rate Increase Adds to Mounting Cost Pressures on Consumers Company News Finance Finances Fuel Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - September 23, 2026 Affordability Environment The Monetary Policy Committee today increased the policy rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%, with the prime lending rate consequently moving to 10.75%. The increase comes as
Cars.co.za Launches Motor Industry Report 2026 at DealerCon Company News Finance Ford Headlines Local Industry Toyota by Tristan Wiggill - September 18, 2026 Cars.co.za is launching its Industry Report 2026 at DealerCon today, offering insight into the forces shaping South Africa’s vehicle market. The report combines Cars.co.za site and lead data, an
The Cheapest Car is Not Always the Most Affordable, Says NADA Company News Finance Finances Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - September 10, 2026 Speaking at the recent Automechanika CEO Breakfast at the Festival of Motoring, Cohen said this changing consumer behaviour means dealerships no longer compete on price alone. “Price remains the
Vehicle sales surge as rising fuel costs reshape the affordability equation Company News Finance Finances Fuel Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - September 2, 2026September 3, 2026 As financing conditions stabilise while fuel and other The growth comes against an affordability backdrop that remains mixed, with relatively stable financing conditions supporting demand while rising fuel costs
Leading with Purpose: Creating Value Beyond the Numbers Company News Finance Headlines Local Industry Truck Industry looks to the Future by Tristan Wiggill - August 17, 2026 Some careers are carefully planned. Others evolve through a willingness to embrace new opportunities, continuously learn and make a meaningful contribution. For Annelize Heyns, Senior Business Controller at UD
Mid-year money check-in: 5 financial habits to reset before year-end Company News Finance Finances Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - August 11, 2026 We’re into the second half of the year. That means we have more than six months of data on our spending, saving and borrowing decisions. As we approach
