South Africa’s Vehicle Sales Hit 10-year High And Exports Lift
Econ Desk
– October 8, 2025
3 min read
Bheki Mahlobo, Economics and Policy Editor at The Common Sense, said the rise in new car sales has been supported by the SARB’s recent interest rate cuts: “Lower borrowing costs are good news for car dealers and will also provide some support to retail sales.”

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