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
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
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
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
Nissan posts Q1 results, reaffirms financial outlook Company News Finances Headlines Local Industry Nissan Nissan by Tristan Wiggill - August 3, 2026 In the first quarter, Nissan recorded global sales of 701,000 units and consolidated net revenue of ¥2.964 trillion, up ¥257 billion over the prior year. Consolidated operating profit
Geely Finance Makes Coolray Ownership More Accessible from Just R3,999 per Month Company News Finance Finances Geely Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - July 9, 2026 Customers can now drive the Geely Coolray from just R3,999 per month* on a 36-month Guaranteed Future Value (GFV) finance plan, with a 10% deposit and a 73%
WesBank and FNB take part in accelerating NEV infrastructure as South Africa’s mobility transition gains momentum Company News Finance Finances Fuel Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - June 10, 2026July 20, 2026 WesBank and FNB take part in accelerating NEV infrastructure as South Africa’s mobility transition gains momentum Earlier this month, South Africa motorists were hit with another fuel price hike
SA Vehicle Sales Defy Interest Rate and Cost-of-Living Pressures as May Volumes Reach 12-Year High Company News Finance Finances Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - June 2, 2026 May sales reached 51 071 units, the highest monthly total recorded since May 2013 and represented a 12.8% increase over May 2025. Importantly, 90.1% of these sales flowed
Changan Hunter Diesel – Low cost of ownership, That goes the distance Company News Finance Finances Headlines Local Industry Parts by Tristan Wiggill - May 20, 2026 Changan Hunter Diesel – Setting The Benchmark For Low Cost of Ownership Independent comparative benchmarking places Hunter Diesel consistently among the lowest in the segment for Top 150 parts
