South Africans aren’t giving up buying cars, no matter how expensive petrol is

• New passenger vehicle sales grew 15.8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026
• South Africans are showing renewed interest in used vehicles and more affordable options as affordability becomes a more important consideration
• The number of consumers intending to purchase a vehicle within the next three months declined from 22% in the first quarter to 19% in the second quarter