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Chery sold 2 101 new vehicles in June.

Chinese car sales continue to rise in SA and their new-energy vehicles could be a game changer

Chery and Haval are the top sellers while Omoda and Jaecoo passed 1000 new vehicles sold in June

Used vehicle prices soared amid supply-chain constraints, creating a boom that some experts have speculated may be about to go bust. (Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Economic pinch deflates used car ‘bubble’

Used vehicle prices soared amid supply-chain constraints, creating a boom that some experts have speculated may be about to go bust

(John McCann/M&G)

Covid carbon drop hides mass pollution by only 100 corporations

While individuals are doing all sorts of things that would dramatically reduce their carbon footprints, it has little effect.

SA car sales hinge on US decision

But Congress has good reason not to favour the extension of a one-way deal.

Naamsa: Strike in auto sector could affect investment

South Africa’s automotive industry will see less investment in manufacturing if labour disputes continue, according to the carmakers’ association.

Car manufacturers including General Motors, Toyota, BMW and Volkswagen collectively proposed a new offer to raise pay by 10% over three years. (AP)

Sandy lifts already strong US auto sales

A better economy and extra demand after Superstorm Sandy has lifted US auto sales in November.

The JSE has hit record highs

Car sales help push up SA’s shares

South African stocks have gained 1% as a surge in new vehicle sales drove prices of automobile retailers such as Imperial Holdings higher.

Rolls-Royce ratchets up record sales

UK-based carmakers making a fortune from emerging markets’ penchant for luxury vehicles.

Consumer Protection Act hits a roadblock

Consumer Protection Act hits a roadblock

The new CPA has been in effect for more than two weeks, yet among those in the motor industry there is uncertainty.

Toyota aims to expand 2011 global sales by 3%

Toyota Motor Corp said on Tuesday it expects global sales to grow 3% to 7,7-million vehicles next year.

Buying a second-hand car

What do I need to know when buying a second-hand car privately?

Readers are ready to spend on cars

Why people are ready to spend on cars but not clothes.

2010 to bring ‘modest’ rise in car sales

There were signs of hope in the South African automotive sector for modestly better domestic sales in 2010.

Gas-guzzlers top ‘cash for clunkers’ trade-ins in the US

New fuel regulations will force carmakers to produce vehicles that get an average of 11.5kpl — more than required by the cash-for-clunkers programme

No relief for car manufacturers

February held no relief for embattled new vehicle manufacturers, sales statistics released on Tuesday showed.

European car sales in 20-year slump

European new cars sales fell 27% in January to the lowest level for 20 years, trade data showed on Friday.

Slowing China car sales overshadow Detroit show

China posted a sharp fall in 2008 car sales growth on Monday as makers worldwide grapple with slowing demand.

The car becomes burden of suburbia

It is known as the Inland Empire: a stretch of land tucked in the valleys east of Los Angeles. It is now a sprawl of freeways and endless suburbs.

Vehicle sales feel effect of interest rates

South African new vehicle sales decreased by 21,9% year-on-year to 39 062 units in June, it was reported on Wednesday.