Lockdown Level 2 has brought about a gentle easing of economic activity, with new vehicle sales increasing by 1 119 units over July to 33 515.
While showing signs of recovery in July, South Africa’s automotive manufacturing industry body has recorded the country’s worst sales quarter on record.
The wheels of South Africa’s automotive sector are back in motion, but with a weak return to the country’s battered domestic and export markets in June, the industry faces an uphill climb ahead.
With the country in lockdown and factories silent, April’s drop in vehicle sales of more than 98% should be no surprise.