Strong demand drives SA to decade-high vehicle sales
The South African motor industry continues to defy expectations by posting another month of exceptional growth.
- Industry News
- 4 November 2025
Dealerfloor recently chatted with Guy Kilfoil of BMW/MINI Bedfordview. We tried to list all the awards they have racked up in the last four years.
For the interview with Guy, please read: An unlikely path to DP for Guy Kilfoil
The South African motor industry continues to defy expectations by posting another month of exceptional growth.
According to a Reuters report, Renault is engaged in active discussions with several automobile manufacturers, including China's Chery, as the French company explores opportunities for collaborative production and distribution agreements.
South Africa’s new-vehicle market continued its upward trajectory in October 2025, supported by easing inflation, a firmer rand, continued signs of improving consumer sentiment and demand recovery in key export markets.
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