South Africas new vehicle market delivered its strongest April performance in over a decade, with robust domestic demand offsetting weakening export volumes amid a shifting global economic environment.
According to the latest data released by the Automotive Business Council Naamsa, aggregate domestic new vehicle sales reached 47 979 units in April, marking an increase of 5 512 units, or 13 compared with April 2025. This represents the best April performance since 2013.
This follows recent reports of record vehicle throughput at the Durban Car Terminal , reflecting continued momentum across the automotive logistics chain.
