The bad news for car buyers in South Africa
While the latest indicators for the second quarter of 2021 suggest an uptick in the local car market, the combined effects of the latest third wave lockdowns and civil unrest could hit the South African automotive industry hard in the coming months – with potential…
These are the most popular used cars in South Africa, and how much they cost
In these tough economic times, South African car buyers are desperate to find good value, which is generating increased demand for quality, well-priced vehicles in the used car market. Leading motoring platform Cars.co.za indicates that low-mileage vehicles priced at just under R290,000, which were first…
Top 10 most searched for used cars online in South Africa right now
New information from AutoTrader exposes a record high of over 319 million online automobile searches performed throughout the very first half of 2021. The group’s 2021 AutoTrader Mid-Year Industry Report, supplies exact information when it concerns the utilized automobile market in South Africa. The 56-page…
What the average used car looks like in South Africa – price and mileage
New information from AutoTrader reveals that the typical cost of an utilized lorry in the very first half of 2021 was R389,145 with a typical mileage of 77,830 km. The information is drawn from the group’s 2021 AutoTrader Mid-Year Industry Report, which offers accurate information…
Best-selling SUVs in South Africa right now – with prices – including a surprise rival to the Fortuner
Bakkies stay a staple for the South African market, with the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger filling the leading two-unit sales slots monthly, and the Isuzu D-Max a top-five competitor, sandwiched in between 2 VW Polo versions. Likewise, SUVs and crossovers continue to be a…
The best-selling cars in South Africa right now priced under R250,000
New automobile sales in South Africa continued to develop their momentum throughout June 2021, in spite of the ongoing effect of the pandemic on the market and the nation’s economy. A year back, the marketplace was under Alert Level 4 lockdown guidelines, a position the…
Toyota Corolla Cross launch date and pricing guide revealed – here’s what it looks like
Toyota is set to release a crossover variation of its popular Corolla sedan– the locally-built Toyota Corolla Cross– in November. The Corolla name has an abundant and varied history covering 12 generations, and while in your area it has actually been restricted to the sedan,…
This is the average cost and mileage of a used car in South Africa – by body type
New information from AutoTrader reveals the most popular online utilized car searches in South Africa when it concerns physique. The online vehicle market kept in mind an all-time record high of over 319 million online automobile searches carried out throughout the very first half of…
What is South Africa’s Most Fuel-efficient Car?
The number 1 most fuel-efficient car in South Africa is…a Renault (see which one below). The Renault was voted the most fuel-efficient car in the WesBank and FNB’s first Fuel economy Tour. This event was held to give consumers an accurate fuel consumption figure for…
Best & Worst Vehicles to Buy in South Africa 2019
We have based the best vehicles to buy on their resale value. Because I mean ultimately, we want to get something in return when we are done with the car. We all know that a car is NOT an investment (with the odd exception), even…