South Africa’s automotive sector appears to be stalling

After posting bumper sales in recent months, the latest data from the Automotive Business Council (formerly known as the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa – Naamsa) indicate that the sector is slowing down, with 4.1% fewer sales for September. And there are concerns that a range of external factors, including affordability, high debt levels, inflation and the fuel price are starting to overload the local industry. Full story: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-10-15-south-africas-automotive-sector-appears-to-be-stalling/