KZN growth helped by construction, transport

The expansion of Durban harbour boosted the construction sector while vehicle sales remained strong.

• Transport, construction power KZN economy
• State cutbacks subdue KZN growth
• KZN still squeezed by financial crisis

Vehicles sales boost economy

Firm growth in vehicle sales help bolster SA's trade indices.

• Consumers remain engine of SA economy
• SA economy still mired in difficulty
• Bearish outlook for Western Cape

Vehicle sales zoom ahead

New car sales in January were the best in five years, says the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of SA.

• Lower rates boost 2011 vehicle sales
• New vehicle sales ratchet up
• New vehicle sales lose pace

Vehicle sales keep momentum

New vehicle sales improved strongly in March, indicating recovery both in the sector and in consumer spending.

• Vehicle sales power ahead
• SA car exports set for new record
• Car sector recovery accelerates

Wesbank bullish on 2011 vehicle sales

Vehicle financier Wesbank says it expects double-digit growth in sales this year, driven largely by lower interest rates.

• Wesbank unit denied licence
• Wesbank eyes Brazil
• Wesbank to leave Australia

Out of the doldrums

Research by Stanlib economist Kevin Lings shows consumers in the United States experienced their largest financial shock in almost 100 years during 2008 and early 2009.

Demand for low-priced cars rising

Against the background of rising fuel prices and e-toll fees the affordable vehicle segment will continue to expand, according to an industry specialist.

• Toyota recalls cars over fuel leaks
• SA car exports set for new record
• Vehicle sales still going strong