New vehicle sales (excl. exports) Market Nov 2011 Dec 2011 Jan 2012 Passenger 26,961 25,656 29,066 Light CV < 3501kg 13,538 12,283 10,659 Medium CV 3501-8500kg 801 618 605 Heavy CV 8501-16500kg 372 279 253 Extra Heavy CV > 16500kg 1,010 640 731 Bus > 8500kg 70 76 76   42,752 39,552 41,390 Vehicle population Market Population as at end 2011 Passenger 5,143,899 Light CV < 3501kg 2,546,732 Medium CV 3501-8500kg 148,355 Heavy CV 8501-16500kg 82,255 Extra Heavy CV > 16500kg 118,999 Bus > 8500kg 16,911   8,057,151 Agricultural machinery (excl. exports) Market Nov 11 Dec 11 Jan 12 Tractors 605 488 790 Combine Harvesters 17 4 13 Implements 58 31 61   680 523 864

Since 1978 RGT, in association with NAAMSA, has been the sole source and supplier, of new vehicle sales data to the South African motor industry. RGT is also the exclusive NAAMSA approved supplier of new vehicle specification and pricing data. In addition RGT provides a range of economic data, analysis and consulting support to a wide variety of clients across all industries.

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We maintain the most expansive motor industry information available ranging from new vehicle sales, pricing, specifications, PARC and fuel statistics. Our Autostats system is one of the most advanced software solutions available to new vehicle manufacturers and Importers providing an analytical window to national, regional and dealer networks throughout South Africa. Our AutoMSA (Market Segment Analyser) product is at the forefront of international analysis standards for motor vehicle product managers. In our Autoparc system we provide an intelligent assessment of the vehicles on the roads in South Africa by model derivative and regional level. Our extensive AutoEconomics system combines macro economic factors with new vehicle sales and pricing statistics to produce graphs compatible with Excel and PowerPoint.

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NAAMSA: National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa

NAAMSA is the pre-eminent organisation for all franchise holders marketing vehicles in South Africa. NAAMSA’s monthly vehicle sales figures have become recognised as significant barometers of the country's economic activity, consumer trends and general fiscal health.

Please visit NAAMSA’s home page for more information.


SAAMA: South African Agricultural Machinery Association

SAAMA Acts on common matters which affect the agricultural machinery industry, and strives to promotes the agricultural machinery industry. SAAMA serves as a forum in which matters common to its members can be discussed and the information can be distributed as well as co-ordinating collective actions against external factors which negatively influence the agricultural machinery industry.

Please visit SAAMA’s home page for more information.


AIEC: Automotive Industry Export Council

The AIEC is a body which is nationally representative of exporters of automotive products and motor vehicles. The AIEC  actively participates in the deliberations of the National Export Advisory Council to address the broad macro issues involved in enhancing the South African automotive industry's export capability.

Please visit AIEC’s home page for more information.