THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
Light commercial vehicle sales in South Africa fell again in October, dropping 5.9%, despite new vehicle sales overall showing a marginal 0.2% increase in the same month, according to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA).
Commercial vehicle sales in South Africa had a relatively unremarkable month in September 2019 when compared to the same time last year, due in part economic instability.
Domestic sales of new light commercial vehicles, pickup trucks and mini-buses in South Africa saw a slight increase of 0.5% in August, compared to the same time last year.
Sales for commercial vehicles continued to slide in July, though declines were not as significant as the month prior.
Commercial vehicle sales in South Africa saw growth in July, offsetting the overall trend of new vehicle sales declining in the region.
Growth in commercial vehicle segments in South Africa offset lower passenger car sales in the region during June, despite the continued trend of declining vehicle sales.
Sales of light commercial vehicles in South Africa declined 13% in May 2019, a total drop of 1,816 versus numbers that were reported during the same time last year.
Commercial vehicle sales in China were down 11.8% year over year, and vehicle sales were down 16.4% overall.
Commercial vehicle sales in China have increased 2% so far this year, despite several month declines in auto sales, overall, in the country
Light commercial vehicle sales in the Brazilian fleet market for 2018 were up 17.5% when compared to what was reported in 2017, and vehicle sales, overall, also rose by 14.6%.