New vehicle sales (excl. exports) Market Nov 2009 Dec 2009 Jan 2010 Passenger 19,304 16,075 23,764 Light CV < 3501kg 9,194 9,430 9,083 Medium CV 3501-8500kg 535 551 456 Heavy CV 8501-16500kg 265 270 247 Extra Heavy CV > 16500kg 517 413 479 Bus > 8500kg 144 211 80   29,959 26,950 34,109 Vehicle population Market Population as at end 2009 Passenger 5,050,364 Light CV < 3501kg 2,430,893 Medium CV 3501-8500kg 138,168 Heavy CV 8501-16500kg 82,539 Extra Heavy CV > 16500kg 104,180 Bus > 8500kg 15,614   7,821,758 Agricultural machinery (excl. exports) Market Dec 09 Jan 10 Feb 10 Tractors 221 396 527 Combine Harvesters 5 6 13 Implements 26 38 33   252 440 573

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.


SAPIA: South African Petroleum Industry Association

SAPIA represents the seven major oil companies and promotes understanding of the industry's contribution to economic and social progress with all stakeholders. SAPIA's mission is to do all it can to assist the industry to deliver petroleum products to the South African economy at world competitive prices. It is deeply aware of the need to make South Africa a competitive nation and of the role that liquid fuels availability and cost will play in achieving this target. SAPIA represents the petroleum industry in National and International forums and acts as a source of information on the industry as a whole.

Please visit SAPIA’s home page for more information.