In an encouraging sign for South Africas economy, the motor trade sales recorded a robust year-on-year increase of 8.7 in September 2025, measured in real terms at constant 2019 prices, reports Cape town Etc .
This increase has been largely driven by a significant leap in new vehicle sales, highlighting a growing consumer confidence in more durable goods.
According to recent data Stats SA , the positive contributors to this growth were spearheaded by new vehicle sales, which surged by an impressive 30.8, consequently adding 7.5 percentage points to the overall increase.