Category:Market Reviews
Negative mood, positive market?
The year has kicked off on a relatively high note, says FRANK BEETON, in his report on commercial vehicle sales in the first quarter...
EHCVs and buses to the rescue in 2014
FRANK BEETON reflects on the fourth quarter, and full year, of 2014
A dynamic third
It was a quarter of hotly contested jostling for position among some manufacturers, record sales for others and various market conditions – both positive...
Uncertainty ahead?
Sales during the first half of the year have been impressive, but, with continued industrial action impacting on the motoring manufacturers, FRANK BEETON asks...
Off to a good start
The first quarter of 2014 has seen strong sales of commercial vehicles, but, warns FRANK BEETON, many public holidays, and voting day, might mean...
2013 one of the best
With 2013 ending on a much higher note than expected, how will the market behave in 2014?
Light through the darkness?
Strikes plagued the industry this last quarter, but how did that affect sales?
Still okay, but will that stay?
Despite some quarter-related confusion caused by the Easter holidays this year, the first half of 2013 proved particularly noteworthy, writes FRANK BEETON.
A good start
The beginning of 2013 marked Mercedes-Benz South Africa’s return to publishing sales data, and it’s also been joined by a few others. FRANK BEETON...
Tough year, good finish
Despite adverse conditions, says FRANK BEETON, the local commercial vehicle market finished 2012 well – and there should be more to come during 2013