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    The Motor Vehicle Industry in South Africa 2023

    Stephen Tmm | South Africa | 30 September 2023

    The Motor Vehicle Industry in South Africa 2022

    Stephen Timm | South Africa | 22 June 2022

    The Motor Vehicle Industry in South Africa 2021

    Yasmin Mahomedy | South Africa | 28 February 2021

    The Motor Vehicle Industry in South Africa 2019

    Yasmin Mahomedy | South Africa | 28 October 2019

    The Motor Vehicle Industry in South Africa 2018

    Yasmin Mahomedy | South Africa | 05 October 2018

    The Motor Vehicle Industry in South Africa 2017

    Yasmin Mahomedy | South Africa | 28 June 2017

    The Motor Vehicle Industry in South Africa 2016

    Yasmin Mahomedy | South Africa | 31 January 2016

    The Motor Vehicle Industry in South Africa 2014

    Yasmin Mahomedy | South Africa | 17 September 2014

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    Report Coverage

    This report focuses on the motor vehicle industry, which incorporates the manufacture, distribution, servicing and maintenance of motor vehicles and the manufacture of components. It contains information on the vehicle population, the size and state of manufacturing, retail and aftermarket, manufacture market share, production statistics, investment by manufacturers, trade, electric vehicles, car prices, corporate actions and influencing factors such as environmental issues, innovation, government support and competition. There are profiles of 102 companies including the major manufacturers such as Toyota, Volkswagen, Ford and BMW, dealerships including CFAO, Motus and Honda, and truck and bus companies such as Daimler Truck, FAW and Scania.

    Introduction

    • South African imports of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles grew strongly in 2022. Vehicle exports increased at a lower rate and below the units exported in 2019. \r\n
    • Vehicle manufacturing sales grew strongly.\r\n
    • Weak consumer confidence and high interest rates have reduced demand for new vehicles, while manufacturers still face some supply challenges for key components, despite the supply of semiconductors improving somewhat in recent months. \r\n
    • The industry is concerned over the delay by the government in finalising an electric vehicle policy.

    Trends

    • Demand for new vehicles is being reduced by low consumer confidence and high interest rates.
    • EV sales are small but growing.
    • Local consumers are buying cheaper, smaller cars.
    • Local vehicle manufacturers are planning to transition to manufacturing EVs.
    • Manufacturers are developing vehicles with more software features.
    • The share of used cars sales is growing.

    Opportunities

    • Import of cheap vehicles.
    • Increased exports to the rest of Africa.
    • Production of batteries for EVs or supply of key raw materials for battery production.
    • Supply of local inputs by black component suppliers.

    Challenges

    • Counterfeit vehicles and parts is a growing concern.
    • Decreasing sales due to the tighter economic environment.
    • Delays in sourcing some vehicle parts and components continue, despite some improvements in semiconductors supply.
    • High import duties on EVs.
    • Increasing input costs.
    • Lack of electricity.
    • Local logistics challenges at ports and rail are lowering the competitiveness of local vehicle manufacturing.
    • Low local EV production and low EV adoption may lead to South Africa failing to take advantage of the growing EV market.
    • Low productivity.
    • No incentives for production of EVs.
    • Political unrest and strikes.
    • Shortage of skills.

    Outlook

    • The outlook for the motor vehicle sector remains uncertain, as domestic sales are likely to remain muted as low consumer confidence and high interest rates affect demand. \r\n
    • Estimates are that domestic and export sales growth will slow in 2023. \r\n
    • Industry players have warned that exports could be affected if the country does not improve political governance and remove taxes that make domestic cars too expensive for most South Africans to buy. \r\n
    • There is also some concern that South Africa may lose export share if it fails to shift to electric vehicle production soon enough.

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    Table of Contents

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    PAGE
    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 1
    2.2. Geographic Position 5
    2.3. Size of the Industry 8
    3. LOCAL 18
    3.1. State of the Industry 18
    3.2. Key Trends 24
    3.3. Key Issues 25
    3.4. Notable Players 25
    3.5. Trade 27
    3.6. Corporate Actions 31
    3.7. Regulations 34
    3.8. Enterprise Development and Social Development 37
    4. AFRICA 40
    5. INTERNATIONAL 43
    6. INFLUENCING FACTORS 46
    6.1. Economic Environment 46
    6.2. Labour 47
    6.3. Environmental Issues 50
    6.4. Technology, R&D, Innovation 52
    6.5. Government Support 53
    6.6. Input Costs 58
    6.7. EVs 59
    6.8. Counterfeit Vehicles and Parts 61
    6.9. Vehicle Prices 62
    7. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT 62
    7.1. Competition 62
    7.2. Ownership Structure of the Industry 64
    7.3. Barriers to Entry 66
    8. INDUSTRY SUMMARY 66
    9. OUTLOOK 67
    10. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 67
    11. REFERENCES 68
    11.1. Publications 68
    11.2. Websites 69
    APPENDIX 1 - SUMMARY OF NOTABLE PLAYERS 71
    Manufacturers and Imports of Motor Vehicles 71
    Manufacturers of Bodies for Motor Vehicles & Trailers and Semi-Trailers 74
    Domestic Vehicle Sales & Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicles: Dealerships 75
    Fitment Centres 79
    Manufacturers of Parts and Accessories for Motor Vehicles 82
    Auto Salvage Sector 87
    COMPANY PROFILES - MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTS OF MOTOR VEHICLES 88
    Bell Equipment Ltd 88
    BMW (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd 93
    Busmark 2000 (Pty) Ltd 97
    Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd 99
    Ever Star Industries (Pty) Ltd 101
    FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA (Pty) Ltd 103
    Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Ltd 106
    Irizar Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd 108
    Isuzu Motors South Africa (Pty) Ltd 110
    Iveco SA (Pty) Ltd 114
    MAN Automotive (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd 117
    Manufacturing Commercial Vehicles (Pty) Ltd 119
    Marcopolo South Africa (Pty) Ltd 120
    Mercedes-Benz South Africa Ltd 122
    Nissan (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd 125
    Scania South Africa (Pty) Ltd 129
    Tata Motors (SA) (Pty) Ltd 131
    Toyota South Africa Motors (Pty) Ltd 133
    Trans Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd 135
    UD Trucks Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd 137
    Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty) Ltd 139
    Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd 141
    COMPANY PROFILES - MANUFACTURERS OF BODIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES & TRAILERS AND SEMI TRAILERS 143
    Afrit (Pty) Ltd 143
    Angelo Kater Motor Trimmers (Pty) Ltd 145
    Denel Vehicle Systems (Pty) Ltd 147
    Desert Wolf Consulting (Pty) Ltd 150
    GRW Engineering (Pty) Ltd 152
    Paramount Trailers (Pty) Ltd 154
    Route Management (Pty) Ltd 156
    Tank Clinic (Pty) Ltd 159
    TFM Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd 161
    Welfit Oddy (Pty) Ltd 163
    COMPANY PROFILES - DOMESTIC VEHICLE SALES & MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES: DEALERSHIPS 165
    BMW (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd 165
    Busco Marketing CC 169
    CFAO Mobility (Pty) Ltd 170
    Combined Motor Holdings Ltd 176
    Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd 181
    FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA (Pty) Ltd 183
    Honda Motor Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd 186
    Isuzu Motors South Africa (Pty) Ltd 189
    Iveco SA (Pty) Ltd 193
    Jaguar Land Rover (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd 196
    Lazarus Motor Company (Pty) Ltd 198
    LSM Distributors (Pty) Ltd 200
    Mahindra and Mahindra South Africa (Pty) Ltd 202
    MAN Automotive (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd 206
    Maritime Motors (Pty) Ltd 208
    Masala Ramabulana Holdings (Pty) Ltd 210
    McCarthy (Pty) Ltd 213
    Motus Holdings Ltd 219
    Nissan (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd 224
    NMI Durban South Motors (Pty) Ltd 228
    Robert Bosch (Pty) Ltd 231
    Sandown Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd 234
    Stellantis South Africa (Pty) Ltd 236
    Subaru Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd 238
    Super Group Ltd 241
    Suzuki Auto South Africa (Pty) Ltd 245
    Voertuie vir Almal (Pty) Ltd 249
    Volvo Car South Africa (Pty) Ltd 252
    Waterworld (Pty) Ltd 254
    COMPANY PROFILES - FITMENT CENTRES 256
    Auto and Truck Tyres (Pty) Ltd 256
    Bandag Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd 259
    Bridgestone South Africa Commercial (Pty) Ltd 263
    Continental Tyre South Africa (Pty) Ltd 266
    Glasfit South Africa (Pty) Ltd 270
    Hi-Q Automotive (Pty) Ltd 276
    Kwik Fit Brands (Pty) Ltd 282
    PG Group (Pty) Ltd 284
    Protea Versoolwerke (Ermelo) (Pty) Ltd 288
    Supa Quick Retail (Pty) Ltd 290
    TiAuto Investments (Pty) Ltd 293
    COMPANY PROFILES - MANUFACTURERS OF PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES 297
    Adient South Africa (Pty) Ltd 297
    Alfred Teves Brake Systems (Pty) Ltd 299
    Atlantis Foundries (Pty) Ltd 302
    AUNDE South Africa (Pty) Ltd 304
    Auto Industrial Group (Pty) Ltd 306
    Autocast South Africa (Pty) Ltd 308
    AutoX (Pty) Ltd 311
    Benteler South Africa (Pty) Ltd 313
    Borbet SA (Pty) Ltd 315
    Bosal Afrika (Pty) Ltd 317
    Corning Products South Africa (Pty) Ltd 319
    Dana Spicer Axle South Africa (Pty) Ltd 321
    Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies (Cape Town) (Pty) Ltd 323
    Faurecia Interior Systems South Africa (Pty) Ltd 325
    Federal-Mogul of South Africa (Pty) Ltd 327
    Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Ltd 329
    Formex Industries (Pty) Ltd 331
    G U D Holdings (Pty) Ltd 333
    Hesto Harnesses (Pty) Ltd 336
    KAP Ltd 338
    Lear Sewing (Pty) Ltd 342
    Lumotech (Pty) Ltd 344
    MA Automotive Tool and Die (Pty) Ltd 346
    MAHLE Behr South Africa (Pty) Ltd 348
    Maxion Wheels South Africa (Pty) Ltd 350
    Metindustrial (Pty) Ltd 352
    PFK Electronics (Pty) Ltd 356
    PG Group (Pty) Ltd 358
    Robert Bosch (Pty) Ltd 362
    Schaeffler South Africa (Pty) Ltd 365
    Smiths Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd 368
    Tenneco Emission Control (Pty) Ltd 371
    Tenneco Ride Control South Africa (Pty) Ltd 373
    Unifrax Emission Control South Africa (Pty) Ltd 375
    COMPANY PROFILES – AUTO SALVAGE SECTOR 377
    ACME Salvage (Pty) Ltd 377
    Blue Spec Holdings (Pty) Ltd 379
    City Deep 4 X 4 Commercial Spares (Pty) Ltd 382
    Coastline Auto Rebuilds and Spares CC 384
    Combined Automotive Solutions (Pty) Ltd 385
    Dynamic Salvage Management CC 387
    Gounden and Gounden CC 389
    M and D House Motors CC 391
    Salvage Management and Disposals (Pty) Ltd 392

    Report Coverage

    This report focuses on the motor vehicle industry, which incorporates the manufacture, distribution, servicing and maintenance of motor vehicles and the manufacture of components. It includes comprehensive information on the state and size of the sector, including production, sales and export statistics, subsectors such as the rental and electric vehicle market, major players, corporate actions and developments. There are profiles of 105 companies including major manufacturers such as Toyota, Nissan, Volkswagen and Ford, JSE-listed groups Motus, Combined Motor Holdings and Super Group and heavy vehicle manufacturers including Bell Equipment and FAW.

    Introduction

    • South Africa has the biggest vehicle market by sales and exports in Africa. \r\n
    • While sales of new and used vehicles and accessories recovered to pre-pandemic levels in 2021, workshop revenue was still below that of 2019. \r\n
    • Used vehicles have outpaced new car prices due to semi-conductor shortages and global logistic bottlenecks. \r\n
    • There are concerns about the readiness of South African-based original equipment manufacturers to shift to electric vehicle production to service growing global demand. \r\n
    • The motor vehicle industry faces a number of challenges such as the shortage of semi-conductors and global logistic bottlenecks, the effect of unrest on production, the electricity crisis and fuel prices hikes.

    Strengths

    • Functioning industrial infrastructure.
    • South Africa is a strategic supplier of catalytic converters to the world.
    • South Africa is the biggest vehicle market by sales and exports in Africa.
    • Supportive policy provides solid platform for long-term planning and investment.
    • The manufacturing sector is competitive, due largely to supportive state policy.

    Weaknesses

    • Distance from major importing countries.
    • Gaps in the manufacturing competitiveness levels of automotive component suppliers.
    • High import duties on EVs.
    • Lack of electricity.
    • Local logistics challenges at ports and rail are lowering the competitiveness of local vehicle manufacturing.
    • Low productivity.
    • No incentives for production of EVs.
    • No local EV production and low EV adoption locally may lead to South Africa failing to take advantage of the growing EV market.
    • Political unrest and strikes.
    • Shortage of skills.

    Opportunities

    • Increased exports to the rest of Africa.
    • Production of batteries for EVs or supply of key raw materials for battery production.
    • Supply of local inputs by black component suppliers.

    Threats

    • A shortage of semi-conductors is delaying production of new vehicles.
    • Decreasing sales due to the tighter economic environment.
    • Global logistic challenges due to the pandemic have been worsened by the Russia-Ukraine war.
    • Illegally-imported vehicles.
    • Increasing input costs.
    • Vehicle and component producers face uncertain conditions especially as currency movements can push up prices and cause a decline in sales.

    Outlook

    • The long-term outlook for the vehicle manufacturing sector is positive due to a successful automotive support policy.\r\n
    • The short-term outlook is uncertain, given logistics challenges made worse by the Russia-Ukraine war and the shortage of semi-conductors. \r\n
    • The economic outlook remains challenging with high unemployment, political and social challenges, global supply chain disruptions, increased shipping and freight costs, ongoing load shedding, COVID-19 restrictions, increased regulatory requirements and a volatile exchange rate. \r\n
    • There is concern that South Africa may lose export share if it fails to shift to electric vehicle production timeously.

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    Table of Contents

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    PAGE
    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 1
    2.2. Geographic Position 4
    2.3. Size of the Industry 6
    2.4. Key Success Factors and Pain Points 16
    3. LOCAL 17
    3.1. Key Trends 17
    3.2. Notable Players 27
    3.3. Trade 29
    3.4. Corporate Actions 33
    3.5. Regulations 35
    3.6. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 38
    4. AFRICA 41
    5. INTERNATIONAL 45
    6. INFLUENCING FACTORS 48
    6.1. COVID-19 48
    6.2. Economic Environment 49
    6.3. Labour 50
    6.4. Environmental Issues 53
    6.5. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 54
    6.6. Government Support 56
    6.7. Input Costs 61
    7. COMPETITIVE ENVIROMENT 62
    7.1. Competition 62
    7.2. Ownership Structure of the Industry 63
    7.3. Barriers to Entry 65
    8. SWOT ANALYSIS 65
    9. OUTLOOK 66
    10. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 67
    11. REFERENCES 69
    11.1. Publications 69
    11.2. Websites 69
    APPENDIX 1 - SUMMARY OF NOTABLE PLAYERS 71
    Manufacturers and Importers of Motor Vehicles 71
    Manufacturers of Bodies for Motor Vehicles and Trailers & Semi Trailers 73
    Domestic Vehicle Sales & Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicles: Dealerships 74
    Fitment Centres 78
    Manufacturers of Parts and Accessories for Motor Vehicles 81
    Auto Salvage Sector 86
    COMPANY PROFILE - MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES 87
    Bell Equipment Ltd 87
    BMW (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd 92
    Busmark 2000 (Pty) Ltd 95
    CNH Industrial SA (Pty) Ltd 97
    FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA (Pty) Ltd 100
    Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Ltd 103
    Irizar Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd 105
    Isuzu Motors South Africa (Pty) Ltd 107
    MAN Automotive (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd 110
    Marcopolo South Africa (Pty) Ltd 112
    Mercedes-Benz South Africa Ltd 114
    Nissan (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd 117
    Scania South Africa (Pty) Ltd 121
    Tata Motors (SA) (Pty) Ltd 124
    TFM Industries (Pty) Ltd 126
    Toyota South Africa Motors (Pty) Ltd 128
    Trans Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd 130
    Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty) Ltd 132
    Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd 134
    COMPANY PROFILE - MANUFACTURERS OF BODIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAILERS & SEMI TRAILERS 136
    Afrit (Pty) Ltd 136
    Angelo Kater Motor Trimmers (Pty) Ltd 138
    Denel Vehicle Systems (Pty) Ltd 140
    Desert Wolf Consulting (Pty) Ltd 143
    Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Ltd 145
    GRW Engineering (Pty) Ltd 147
    MAN Automotive (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd 149
    Mercedes-Benz South Africa Ltd 152
    Paramount Trailers (Pty) Ltd 155
    Route Management (Pty) Ltd 157
    Tank Clinic (Pty) Ltd 160
    TFM Industries (Pty) Ltd 162
    TFM Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd 164
    Toyota South Africa Motors (Pty) Ltd 166
    Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty) Ltd 168
    Welfit Oddy (Pty) Ltd 170
    COMPANY PROFILE - DOMESTIC VEHICLE SALES & MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES: DEALERSHIPS 172
    BMW (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd 172
    CFAO Motors (Pty) Ltd 175
    CNH Industrial SA (Pty) Ltd 181
    Combined Motor Holdings Ltd 184
    FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA (Pty) Ltd 188
    FCA South Africa (Pty) Ltd 191
    Honda Motor Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd 193
    Isuzu Motors South Africa (Pty) Ltd 196
    Jaguar Land Rover (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd 199
    Lazarus Motor Company (Pty) Ltd 201
    LSM Distributors (Pty) Ltd 203
    Mahindra and Mahindra South Africa (Pty) Ltd 205
    Maritime Motors (Pty) Ltd 208
    Masala Ramabulana Holdings (Pty) Ltd 210
    McCarthy (Pty) Ltd 214
    Motus Holdings Ltd 220
    Nissan (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd 224
    NMI Durban South Motors (Pty) Ltd 227
    Peugeot Citroen South Africa (Pty) Ltd 230
    Sandown Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd 233
    Subaru Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd 235
    Super Group Ltd 238
    Suzuki Auto South Africa (Pty) Ltd 242
    Voertuie vir Almal (Pty) Ltd 246
    Volvo Car South Africa (Pty) Ltd 249
    Waterworld (Pty) Ltd 251
    BMW (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd 253
    CFAO Motors (Pty) Ltd 256
    CNH Industrial SA (Pty) Ltd 262
    Combined Motor Holdings Ltd 265
    FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA (Pty) Ltd 269
    Honda Motor Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd 272
    Isuzu Motors South Africa (Pty) Ltd 275
    Jaguar Land Rover (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd 278
    Lazarus Motor Company (Pty) Ltd 281
    LSM Distributors (Pty) Ltd 283
    Mahindra and Mahindra South Africa (Pty) Ltd 285
    Maritime Motors (Pty) Ltd 289
    McCarthy (Pty) Ltd 291
    Motus Holdings Ltd 297
    Nissan (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd 302
    NMI Durban South Motors (Pty) Ltd 306
    Peugeot Citroen South Africa (Pty) Ltd 309
    Robert Bosch (Pty) Ltd 312
    Sandown Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd 315
    Subaru Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd 317
    Super Group Ltd 320
    Suzuki Auto South Africa (Pty) Ltd 324
    Voertuie vir Almal (Pty) Ltd 328
    Volvo Car South Africa (Pty) Ltd 331
    COMPANY PROFILE - FITMENT CENTRES 333
    Auto and Truck Tyres (Pty) Ltd 333
    Bandag Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd 336
    Bridgestone South Africa Commercial (Pty) Ltd 339
    Bridgestone South Africa Retail (Pty) Ltd 342
    Continental Tyre South Africa (Pty) Ltd 345
    Hi-Q Automotive (Pty) Ltd 349
    Kwik Fit Brands (Pty) Ltd 355
    Protea Versoolwerke (Ermelo) (Pty) Ltd 357
    TiAuto Investments (Pty) Ltd 359
    TrenTyre (Pty) Ltd 363
    Glasfit South Africa (Pty) Ltd 366
    PG Group (Pty) Ltd 374
    COMPANY PROFILE - MANUFACTURERS OF PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES 378
    Adient South Africa (Pty) Ltd 378
    Alfred Teves Brake Systems (Pty) Ltd 380
    Atlantis Foundries (Pty) Ltd 383
    AUNDE South Africa (Pty) Ltd 385
    Auto Industrial Group (Pty) Ltd 387
    Autocast South Africa (Pty) Ltd 389
    AutoX (Pty) Ltd 392
    Benteler South Africa (Pty) Ltd 394
    Borbet SA (Pty) Ltd 396
    Bosal Afrika (Pty) Ltd 398
    Corning Products South Africa (Pty) Ltd 400
    Dana Spicer Axle South Africa (Pty) Ltd 402
    Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies (Cape Town) (Pty) Ltd 404
    Faurecia Interior Systems South Africa (Pty) Ltd 406
    Federal-Mogul of South Africa (Pty) Ltd 408
    Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Ltd 411
    Formex Industries (Pty) Ltd 413
    G U D Holdings (Pty) Ltd 415
    Gabriel SA (Pty) Ltd 418
    Hesto Harnesses (Pty) Ltd 420
    Johnson Matthey (Pty) Ltd 422
    KAP Industrial Holdings Ltd 424
    Lear Sewing (Pty) Ltd 429
    Lumotech (Pty) Ltd 431
    MA Automotive Tool and Die (Pty) Ltd 433
    MAHLE Behr South Africa (Pty) Ltd 435
    Maxion Wheels South Africa (Pty) Ltd 437
    Metindustrial (Pty) Ltd 439
    PFK Electronics (Pty) Ltd 442
    PG Group (Pty) Ltd 444
    Robert Bosch (Pty) Ltd 448
    Schaeffler South Africa (Pty) Ltd 451
    Smiths Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd 454
    Tenneco Emission Control (Pty) Ltd 457
    Tenneco Ride Control South Africa (Pty) Ltd 459
    Unifrax Emission Control South Africa (Pty) Ltd 461
    COMPANY PROFILE - AUTO SALVAGE SECTOR 463
    ACME Salvage (Pty) Ltd 463
    Blue Spec Holdings (Pty) Ltd 465
    City Deep 4 X 4 Commercial Spares (Pty) Ltd 468
    Coastline Auto Rebuilds and Spares CC 470
    Combined Automotive Solutions (Pty) Ltd 471
    Dynamic Salvage Management CC 473
    Gounden and Gounden CC 475
    M and D House Motors CC 477
    Salvage Management and Disposals (Pty) Ltd 478

    Report Coverage

    This report focuses on the motor vehicle industry, which incorporates the manufacture, distribution, servicing and maintenance of motor vehicles and the manufacture of components. It includes information on the state and size of the sector, statistics on sales and trade, and information on developments in the sector. There are profiles of 109 companies including multinational manufacturers such as Toyota, BMW, Volkswagen and Ford, bus manufacturers such as MAN, companies owning dealerships such as Motus and McCarthy, fitment centres and companies manufacturing and selling parts.

    Introduction

    This report focuses on the motor vehicle industry, which incorporates the manufacture, distribution, servicing and maintenance of motor vehicles and the manufacture of components. Vehicle and component production is the largest manufacturing sector in South Africa’s economy, and accounted for 27.6% of the country’s manufacturing output in 2019 compared to 29.9% in 2018. The combined contribution to GDP of manufacturing and retail was 6.4% (4% manufacturing and 2.4% retail) in 2019. Exports of automotive products reached a record R201.7bn in 2019 compared to R178.8bn in 2019. However, new vehicle exports declined by 29.8% in 2020, to 271,819 units while new vehicle sales declined to 380,449 units from 536,612 units in 2019, due to the coronavirus pandemic, South Africa’s shrinking economy, financial pressure and weak business and consumer confidence. The local market has been declining for the past few years, and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic is expected to cause further declines in sales, and place considerable pressure on the industry.

    Strengths

    • Manufacturers are on par with those in the rest of the world in the design and manufacture of specialised vehicles.
    • South Africa is a strategic supplier of catalytic converters to the world.
    • South Africa is one of the most competitive markets in Africa.
    • South Africa is the ideal base to expand into Africa.
    • Supportive policy provides solid platform for long-term planning and investment.

    Weaknesses

    • Distance from major importing countries.
    • Gaps in the manufacturing competitiveness levels of automotive component suppliers.
    • High import duties on electric vehicles.
    • Low productivity.
    • Manufacturing is expensive.
    • No incentives for production of electric vehicles.
    • Shortage of skills.
    • South Africa lags the rest of the world in terms of fuel standards and quality.

    Opportunities

    • Increased exports to the rest of Africa.

    Threats

    • Decreasing demand caused by the economic environment.
    • If cleaner fuels policy is not adopted, it will restrict the manufacture and import of new technology and low-emission vehicles.
    • Illegally imported vehicles.
    • Increasing input costs.
    • Vehicle and component producers face uncertain conditions especially as currency movements can push up prices and cause a decline in sales.

    Outlook

    South Africa is in a deep recession and consumer and business sentiment are severely depressed. New vehicle sales are generally linked to the strength of the economy and the GDP contraction and uncertainties relating to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic are expected to cause new vehicle sales to remain low for the remainder of the year. Nedbank said in November 2020 that the local vehicle market is expected to recover at a “steady but tepid pace but could face disruptions due to international lockdowns” which affect the local car rental industry. Demand for used vehicles has been increasing, but dealers are finding that getting quality used stock is problematic. In January 2021, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa said it expects new vehicle sales volumes to increase by around 15% in 2021. “Factoring in the expected year-on-year improvement in vehicle exports of around 20%, an improvement in industry vehicle production of about 18% is projected for 2021.” According to trade and industry research consultancy Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies, the shift to electric vehicles is evident in leading markets, especially in Europe, which is South Africa’s main export markets for vehicles. “All forecasts point to an exponential growth of electric vehicles in the coming decades. Heightened environmental regulations, linked to climate change mitigation and air quality improvement, have initiated the transition to cleaner forms of transportation.”

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. The Motor Industry Development Programme (MIDP), Automotive Production Development Programme (APDP), and South African Automotive Masterplan (SAAM) 3
    2.2. Retail 6
    2.3. Motor Vehicle Repair and Maintenance 6
    2.4. Auto Salvage 6
    2.5. Industry Value Chain 7
    2.6. Geographic Position 7
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 9
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 10
    4.1. Local 10
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 20
    4.1.2. Regulations 20
    4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 23
    4.2. Continental 25
    4.3. International 28
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 30
    5.1. Coronavirus 30
    5.2. Economic Environment 33
    5.3. Government Support 34
    5.4. Rising Input Costs 35
    5.5. Environmental Concerns 36
    5.6. Clean Fuels 40
    5.7. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 40
    5.8. Labour 41
    6. COMPETITION 44
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 47
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 47
    8. OUTLOOK 48
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 48
    10. REFERENCES 50
    10.1. Publications 50
    10.2. Websites 50
    APPENDIX 1 - SUMMARY OF NOTABLE PLAYERS 52
    Manufacturers and Importers of Motor Vehicles 52
    Manufacturers of Bodies for Motor Vehicles and Trailers & Semi Trailers 54
    Domestic Vehicle Sales 55
    Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicles: Dealerships 58
    Fitment Centres 59
    Manufacturers of Parts and Accessories for Motor Vehicles 62
    Auto Salvage Sector 67
    COMPANY PROFILES - MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES 69
    BELL EQUIPMENT COMPANY S A (PTY) LTD 69
    BMW (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 71
    BUSMARK 2000 (PTY) LTD 74
    CNH INDUSTRIAL SA (PTY) LTD 76
    FAW VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS SA (PTY) LTD 79
    FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (MANUFACTURING) (PTY) LTD 82
    IRIZAR SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 84
    ISUZU MOTORS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 86
    MAN AUTOMOTIVE (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 89
    MARCOPOLO SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 91
    MERCEDES-BENZ SOUTH AFRICA LTD 93
    NISSAN (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 96
    RENAULT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 99
    SCANIA SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 104
    TATA MOTORS (SA) (PTY) LTD 106
    TFM INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD 108
    TOYOTA SOUTH AFRICA MOTORS (PTY) LTD 110
    TRANS MANUFACTURING (PTY) LTD 112
    VOLKSWAGEN OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 114
    VOLVO GROUP SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 116
    COMPANY PROFILES - MANUFACTURERS OF BODIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAILERS & SEMI TRAILERS 119
    AFRIT (PTY) LTD 119
    ANGELO KATER MOTOR TRIMMERS (PTY) LTD 121
    DENEL VEHICLE SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD 123
    DESERT WOLF CONSULTING (PTY) LTD 126
    FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (MANUFACTURING) (PTY) LTD 128
    GRW ENGINEERING (PTY) LTD 130
    MAN AUTOMOTIVE (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 132
    MERCEDES-BENZ SOUTH AFRICA LTD 134
    PARAMOUNT TRAILERS (PTY) LTD 137
    ROUTE MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD 139
    TANK CLINIC (PTY) LTD 142
    TFM INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD 144
    TFM MANUFACTURING (PTY) LTD 146
    TOYOTA SOUTH AFRICA MOTORS (PTY) LTD 148
    VOLKSWAGEN OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 150
    WELFIT ODDY (PTY) LTD 152
    COMPANY PROFILES – DOMESTIC VEHICLE SALES 154
    BARLOWORLD SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 154
    BMW (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 161
    CFAO MOTORS (PTY) LTD 164
    CNH INDUSTRIAL SA (PTY) LTD 170
    COMBINED MOTOR HOLDINGS LTD 173
    FAW VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS SA (PTY) LTD 177
    FCA SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 180
    HONDA MOTOR SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 182
    ISUZU MOTORS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 185
    JAGUAR LAND ROVER (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 188
    LAZARUS MOTOR COMPANY (PTY) LTD 190
    LSM DISTRIBUTORS (PTY) LTD 192
    MAHINDRA AND MAHINDRA SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 195
    MARITIME MOTORS (PTY) LTD 198
    MASALA RAMABULANA HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 200
    MCCARTHY (PTY) LTD 202
    MOTUS HOLDINGS LTD 208
    NISSAN (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 212
    PEUGEOT CITROEN SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 215
    RENAULT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 218
    SANDOWN MOTOR HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 223
    SUBARU SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 226
    SUPER GROUP LTD 229
    SUZUKI AUTO SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 233
    TATA AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION (SA) (PTY) LTD 236
    VOERTUIE VIR ALMAL (PTY) LTD 238
    VOLVO CAR SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 241
    WATERWORLD (PTY) LTD 243
    COMPANY PROFILES - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES: DEALERSHIPS 245
    BARLOWORLD SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 245
    CFAO MOTORS (PTY) LTD 252
    CNH INDUSTRIAL SA (PTY) LTD 258
    COMBINED MOTOR HOLDINGS LTD 261
    FAW VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS SA (PTY) LTD 265
    MCCARTHY (PTY) LTD 268
    MOTUS HOLDINGS LTD 274
    ROBERT BOSCH (PTY) LTD 278
    SANDOWN MOTOR HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 281
    SUPER GROUP LTD 284
    COMPANY PROFILES – FITMENT CENTRES 288
    AUTO AND TRUCK TYRES (PTY) LTD 288
    BANDAG SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 290
    BRIDGESTONE SOUTH AFRICA COMMERCIAL (PTY) LTD 293
    BRIDGESTONE SOUTH AFRICA RETAIL (PTY) LTD 296
    CONTINENTAL TYRE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 298
    GLASFIT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 302
    HI-Q AUTOMOTIVE (PTY) LTD 308
    KWIK FIT BRANDS (PTY) LTD 313
    PG GROUP (PTY) LTD 314
    PROTEA VERSOOLWERKE (ERMELO) (PTY) LTD 318
    TIAUTO INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD 320
    TRENTYRE (PTY) LTD 324
    COMPANY PROFILES – MANUFACTURERS OF PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES 327
    ADIENT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 327
    ALFRED TEVES BRAKE SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD 329
    ATLANTIS FOUNDRIES (PTY) LTD 331
    AUNDE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 334
    AUTO INDUSTRIAL GROUP (PTY) LTD 336
    AUTOCAST SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 338
    AUTOX (PTY) LTD 341
    BENTELER SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 343
    BORBET SA (PTY) LTD 345
    BOSAL AFRIKA (PTY) LTD 347
    CORNING PRODUCTS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 349
    DANA SPICER AXLE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 351
    FAURECIA EMISSIONS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES (CAPE TOWN) (PTY) LTD 353
    FAURECIA INTERIOR SYSTEMS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 355
    FEDERAL-MOGUL OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 357
    FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (MANUFACTURING) (PTY) LTD 360
    FORMEX INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD 362
    G U D HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 364
    GABRIEL SA (PTY) LTD 367
    HESTO HARNESSES (PTY) LTD 369
    JOHNSON MATTHEY (PTY) LTD 371
    KAP INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS LTD 373
    LEAR SEWING (PTY) LTD 378
    LUMOTECH (PTY) LTD 380
    MA AUTOMOTIVE TOOL AND DIE (PTY) LTD 382
    MAHLE BEHR SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 384
    MAXION WHEELS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 386
    METINDUSTRIAL (PTY) LTD 388
    PASDEC AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD 391
    PFK ELECTRONICS (PTY) LTD 393
    PG GROUP (PTY) LTD 395
    ROBERT BOSCH (PTY) LTD 399
    SCHAEFFLER SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 402
    SMITHS MANUFACTURING (PTY) LTD 405
    STIRLING ACCESSORIES CC 408
    TENNECO EMISSION CONTROL (PTY) LTD 410
    TENNECO RIDE CONTROL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 412
    UNIFRAX EMISSION CONTROL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 414
    COMPANY PROFILES – AUTO SALVAGE SECTOR 416
    ACME SALVAGE (PTY) LTD 416
    BLUE SPEC HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 418
    CITY DEEP 4 X 4 COMMERCIAL SPARES (PTY) LTD 421
    COASTLINE AUTO REBUILDS AND SPARES CC 423
    COMBINED AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 424
    DYNAMIC SALVAGE MANAGEMENT CC 426
    GOUNDEN AND GOUNDEN CC 428
    M AND D HOUSE MOTORS CC 430
    SALVAGE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSALS (PTY) LTD 431

    Introduction

    This report focuses on the motor vehicle industry, which incorporates the manufacture, distribution, servicing and maintenance of motor vehicles and the manufacture of components. As the largest manufacturing sector in South Africa’s economy, vehicle and component production accounted for 29.9% of the country’s manufacturing output in 2018 compared to 30.1% in 2017. The broader automotive industry’s contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) was 6.9% which comprised 4.4% for manufacturing; and 2.5% for retail. The country’s weak macro-economic environment, pressure on consumers’ disposable income and fragile business and consumer confidence, resulted in South African new-vehicle sales declining 1% in 2018. Exports of automotive products, which reached a record R178.8bn, compared to R165bn in 2017, were shipped to a record 155 export destinations, up from 149 in 2017.

    Strengths

    • South Africa is the ideal base to expand into Africa.
    • South Africa is the most competitive market in Africa.
    • South African manufacturers are on par with those in the rest of the world in the design and manufacture of specialised vehicles.
    • Supportive policy provides solid platform for long-term planning and investment.

    Weaknesses

    • Distance from major importing countries.
    • Gaps in the manufacturing competitiveness levels of automotive component suppliers.
    • Low productivity.
    • Manufacturing is expensive.
    • Shortage of skills.
    • South Africa is about 15 years behind the rest of the world in terms of fuel standards and quality.

    Opportunities

    • Increased exports to the rest of Africa, which is one of the fastest-growing regions in the world.
    • The weakening rand offers greater opportunity for increased exports.

    Threats

    • Decreasing demand caused by the economic environment.
    • Further raw material and energy price increases.
    • If cleaner fuels policy is not adopted in South Africa, it will restrict newer technology and lower-emission vehicles from coming into the country and being manufactured here.
    • South Africa’s vehicle and component producers face uncertain conditions especially as currency movements can push up prices and cause a decline in sales.
    • Strike action which disrupts production and could lead to increasing imports.

    Outlook

    According to Naamsa, “under the SAAM 2021-2035, the future is paved with numerous opportunities revealing the extent of the potential for the long-term development of the South African automotive industry.” However, the success of the industry will be largely dependent on the country achieving higher economic growth. South Africa needs to remain an attractive destination for companies wanting to establish manufacturing plants or wanting to expand their existing plants, but this will be difficult in a continued weak economic growth with volatile currency fluctuations, political uncertainty, power and labour issues.

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    Table of Contents

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    PAGE
    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. The Motor Industry Development Programme (MIDP) and the Automotive Production Development Programme (APDP) 3
    2.2. Retail 6
    2.3. Motor Vehicle Repair and Maintenance 6
    2.4. Auto Salvage 6
    2.5. Industry Value Chain 7
    2.6. Geographic Position 7
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 8
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 10
    4.1. Local 10
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 18
    4.1.2. Regulations 18
    4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 21
    4.2. Continental 22
    4.3. International 25
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 27
    5.1. Government Support 27
    5.2. Economic Environment 27
    5.3. Labour 28
    5.4. Rising Operating Costs 30
    5.5. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 31
    5.6. Environmental Concerns 32
    5.7. Clean Fuels 33
    6. COMPETITION 34
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 36
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 37
    8. OUTLOOK 37
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 38
    10. REFERENCES 39
    10.1. Publications 39
    10.2. Websites 39
    APPENDIX 1 – Summary of Notable Players 41
    Manufacturers and Importers of Motor Vehicles 41
    Manufacturers of Bodies for Motor Vehicles and Trailers & Semi Trailers 43
    Domestic Vehicle Sales 44
    Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicles: Dealerships 47
    Fitment Centres 48
    Manufacturers of Parts and Accessories for Motor Vehicles 50
    Auto Salvage Sector 57
    COMPANY PROFILES - MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES 58
    BELL EQUIPMENT COMPANY S A (PTY) LTD 58
    BMW (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 60
    BUSMARK 2000 (PTY) LTD 63
    CNH INDUSTRIAL SA (PTY) LTD 65
    F AND R CATAI TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 68
    FAW VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS SA (PTY) LTD 70
    FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (MANUFACTURING) (PTY) LTD 73
    IRIZAR SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 75
    ISUZU MOTORS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 77
    MAN AUTOMOTIVE (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 80
    MARCOPOLO SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 82
    MERCEDES-BENZ SOUTH AFRICA LTD 84
    NISSAN (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 87
    RENAULT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 90
    SCANIA SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 95
    TATA MOTORS (SA) (PTY) LTD 98
    TFM INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD 100
    TOYOTA SOUTH AFRICA MOTORS (PTY) LTD 102
    TRANS MANUFACTURING (PTY) LTD 104
    VOLKSWAGEN OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 106
    VOLVO GROUP SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 108
    COMPANY PROFILES - MANUFACTURERS BODIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAILERS & SEMI TRAILERS 110
    AFRIT (PTY) LTD 110
    ANGELO KATER MOTOR TRIMMERS (PTY) LTD 112
    DENEL VEHICLE SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD 114
    DESERT WOLF CONSULTING (PTY) LTD 117
    F AND R CATAI TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 119
    FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (MANUFACTURING) (PTY) LTD 121
    GRW ENGINEERING (PTY) LTD 123
    MAN AUTOMOTIVE (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 125
    MERCEDES-BENZ SOUTH AFRICA LTD 127
    PARAMOUNT TRAILERS (PTY) LTD 130
    ROUTE MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD 132
    TANK CLINIC (PTY) LTD 135
    TFM INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD 137
    TFM MANUFACTURING (PTY) LTD 139
    TOYOTA SOUTH AFRICA MOTORS (PTY) LTD 141
    VOLKSWAGEN OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 143
    WELFIT ODDY (PTY) LTD 145
    COMPANY PROFILES - DOMESTIC VEHICLE SALES 147
    BARLOWORLD SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 147
    CNH INDUSTRIAL SA (PTY) LTD 154
    COMBINED MOTOR HOLDINGS LTD 157
    F AND R CATAI TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 161
    FAW VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS SA (PTY) LTD 163
    MCCARTHY (PTY) LTD 166
    MOTUS HOLDINGS LTD 172
    ROBERT BOSCH (PTY) LTD 176
    SANDOWN MOTOR HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 179
    SUPER GROUP LTD 182
    UNITRANS AUTOMOTIVE (PTY) LTD 186
    COMPANY PROFILES - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES: DEALERSHIPS 192
    AUTO AND TRUCK TYRES (PTY) LTD 192
    BANDAG SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 194
    BRIDGESTONE SOUTH AFRICA COMMERCIAL (PTY) LTD 197
    BRIDGESTONE SOUTH AFRICA RETAIL (PTY) LTD 200
    CONTINENTAL TYRE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 202
    GLASFIT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 205
    HI-Q AUTOMOTIVE (PTY) LTD 211
    KWIK FIT BRANDS (PTY) LTD 217
    PG GROUP (PTY) LTD 218
    PROTEA VERSOOLWERKE (ERMELO) (PTY) LTD 222
    TIAUTO INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD 224
    TRENTYRE (PTY) LTD 227
    COMPANY PROFILES - FITMENT CENTERS 231
    ADIENT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 231
    ALFRED TEVES BRAKE SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD 233
    ATLANTIS FOUNDRIES (PTY) LTD 235
    AUNDE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 238
    AUTO INDUSTRIAL GROUP (PTY) LTD 240
    AUTOCAST SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 242
    AUTOX (PTY) LTD 245
    BENTELER SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 247
    BORBET SA (PTY) LTD 249
    BOSAL AFRIKA (PTY) LTD 251
    CORNING PRODUCTS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 253
    DANA SPICER AXLE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 255
    FAURECIA EMISSIONS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES (CAPE TOWN) (PTY) LTD 257
    FAURECIA INTERIOR SYSTEMS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 259
    FEDERAL-MOGUL OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 261
    FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (MANUFACTURING) (PTY) LTD 264
    FORMEX INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD 266
    G U D HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 269
    GABRIEL SA (PTY) LTD 272
    HESTO HARNESSES (PTY) LTD 275
    JOHNSON MATTHEY (PTY) LTD 277
    KAP INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS LTD 279
    LEAR SEWING (PTY) LTD 284
    LUMOTECH (PTY) LTD 286
    MA AUTOMOTIVE TOOL AND DIE (PTY) LTD 288
    MAHLE BEHR SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 290
    MAXION WHEELS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 292
    METINDUSTRIAL (PTY) LTD 294
    PASDEC AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD 297
    PFK ELECTRONICS (PTY) LTD 299
    PG GROUP (PTY) LTD 301
    ROBERT BOSCH (PTY) LTD 305
    SCHAEFFLER SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 308
    SMITHS MANUFACTURING (PTY) LTD 311
    STIRLING ACCESSORIES CC 314
    TENNECO EMISSION CONTROL (PTY) LTD 316
    TENNECO RIDE CONTROL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 318
    UNIFRAX EMISSION CONTROL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 320
    COMPANY PROFILES - AUTO SALVAGE SECTOR 322
    ACME SALVAGE (PTY) LTD 322
    BLUE SPEC HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 324
    CITY DEEP 4 X 4 COMMERCIAL SPARES (PTY) LTD 327
    COASTLINE AUTO REBUILDS AND SPARES CC 329
    COMBINED AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 330
    DYNAMIC SALVAGE MANAGEMENT CC 332
    GOUNDEN AND GOUNDEN CC 334
    M AND D HOUSE MOTORS CC 336
    SALVAGE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSALS (PTY) LTD 337

    Report Coverage

    The report on the South African Vehicle Industry provides an overview of the sector, outlines current conditions and discusses factors that influence the success of the industry including government support in the form of the Automotive Production Development Programme (APDP), the proposed South African Automotive Masterplan and other initiatives. The report profiles 110 companies active in the manufacture of vehicles and components, including importers, retailers, vehicle repair and auto salvage companies. Included are multinationals BMW, Ford, Toyota and Volkswagen and information on recent investments by Mahindra, Isuzu, BAIC, BMW and Nissan. The report includes significant factors influencing the industry including the substantial increase in ad valorem vehicle excise duty rates, VAT, emissions taxes, the fuel levy and petrol price.

    Introduction

    This report focuses on the motor vehicle industry, which incorporates the manufacture, distribution, servicing and maintenance of motor vehicles as well as the manufacture of components. As the largest manufacturing sector in South Africa’s economy, vehicle and component production accounted for 30.1% of the country’s manufacturing output in 2017 compared to 33% in 2016. The broader automotive industry’s contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) was 6.9% which comprised 4.4% for manufacturing; and 2.5% for retail. This was a decline from 7.4% in 2016. There was also a decline in 2017 exports of automotive products, which reached R164.9bn, compared to the record R171.1bn achieved in 2016.

    Strengths

    • South Africa is the ideal base to expand into Africa.
    • South Africa is the most competitive market in Africa.
    • South African manufacturers are on par with those in the rest of the world in the design and manufacture of specialised vehicles.
    • Supportive automotive policy provides solid platform for long-term planning and investment.

    Weaknesses

    • Distance from major importing countries.
    • Gaps in the manufacturing competitiveness levels of automotive component suppliers.
    • Low productivity.
    • Manufacturing is expensive.
    • Shortage of skills.
    • South Africa is about 15 years behind the rest of the world in terms of fuel standards and quality.

    Opportunities

    • Increased exports to the rest of Africa, which is one of the fastest-growing regions in the world.
    • The weakening rand offers greater opportunity for increased exports.

    Threats

    • Changes to CF2 regulations to allow metal additives into unleaded petrol resulting in restrictions on the use of new technology.
    • Decreasing demand caused by the economic environment.
    • Further raw material and energy price increases.
    • If cleaner fuels policy is not adopted in South Africa, it will restrict newer technology and lower-emission vehicles from coming into the country and being manufactured here.
    • South Africa’s vehicle and component producers face uncertain conditions especially as currency movements can push up prices and cause a decline in sales.
    • Strike action which disrupts production and could lead to increasing imports.

    Outlook

    The South African motor vehicle industry is expected to remain extremely competitive in an environment of weak economic growth. With cash-strapped consumers already struggling to manage increasing food, electricity and fuel costs, the substantial increase in ad valorem vehicle excise duty rates together with the increases in value-added tax (VAT), emissions taxes and the fuel levy, will according to Naamsa, “compromise vehicle affordability in South Africa and will probably have a significant impact on the size of the domestic market.”

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. The Motor Industry Development Programme (MIDP) and the Automotive Production Development Programme (APDP) 3
    2.2. Retail 5
    2.3. Motor Vehicle Repair and Maintenance 6
    2.4. Auto Salvage 6
    2.5. Industry Value Chain 6
    2.6. Geographic Position 7
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 8
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 11
    4.1. Local 11
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 19
    4.1.2. Regulations 20
    4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 23
    4.2. Continental 24
    4.3. International 28
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 29
    5.1. Government Support 29
    5.2. Economic Environment 30
    5.3. Rising Operating Costs 31
    5.4. Labour 31
    5.5. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 33
    5.6. Environmental Concerns 34
    6. COMPETITION 36
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 38
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 38
    8. OUTLOOK 39
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 39
    10. REFERENCES 41
    10.1. Publications 41
    10.2. Websites 41
    APPENDIX 1 – SUMMARY OF MAJOR PLAYERS 42
    Manufacturers and Importers of Motor Vehicles 42
    Manufacturers of Bodies for Motor Vehicles and Trailers & Semi Trailers 44
    Domestic Vehicle Sales 45
    Motor Body Repair Market 48
    Fitment Centres 50
    Manufacturers of Parts and Accessories for Motor Vehicles – Siccode 38309 52
    Auto Salvage Sector 58
    COMPANY PROFILES - MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES 60
    BELL EQUIPMENT COMPANY S A (PTY) LTD 60
    BMW (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 63
    BUSMARK 2000 (PTY) LTD 66
    CNH INDUSTRIAL SA (PTY) LTD 68
    F AND R CATAI TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 71
    FAW VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS SA (PTY) LTD 74
    FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (MANUFACTURING) (PTY) LTD 76
    IRIZAR SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 78
    ISUZU MOTORS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 80
    MAN TRUCK AND BUS (S A) (PTY) LTD 82
    MARCOPOLO SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 85
    MERCEDES-BENZ SOUTH AFRICA LTD 87
    NISSAN (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 90
    RENAULT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 93
    SCANIA SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 98
    TATA AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION (SA) (PTY) LTD 101
    TFM INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD 103
    TOYOTA SOUTH AFRICA MOTORS (PTY) LTD 105
    TRANS MANUFACTURING (PTY) LTD 107
    VOLKSWAGEN OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 109
    VOLVO GROUP SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 111
    COMPANY PROFILES - MAJOR MANUFACTURERS BODIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAILERS & SEMI TRAILERS 113
    AFRIT (PTY) LTD 113
    ANGELO KATER MOTOR TRIMMERS (PTY) LTD 115
    CABWORLD (PTY) LTD 117
    DENEL VEHICLE SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD 120
    DESERT WOLF CONSULTING (PTY) LTD 123
    F AND R CATAI TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 125
    FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (MANUFACTURING) (PTY) LTD 128
    GRW ENGINEERING (PTY) LTD 130
    MAN BUS AND COACH (PTY) LTD 132
    MAN TRUCK AND BUS (S A) (PTY) LTD 134
    MERCEDES-BENZ SOUTH AFRICA LTD 137
    PARAMOUNT TRAILERS (PTY) LTD 140
    ROUTE MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD 142
    TANK CLINIC (PTY) LTD 145
    TFM INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD 147
    TFM MANUFACTURING (PTY) LTD 149
    TOYOTA SOUTH AFRICA MOTORS (PTY) LTD 151
    VOLKSWAGEN OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 153
    WELFIT ODDY (PTY) LTD 155
    COMPANY PROFILES - MAJOR PLAYERS IN DOMESTIC VEHICLE SALES 157
    BARLOWORLD SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 157
    BMW (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 164
    CNH INDUSTRIAL SA (PTY) LTD 167
    COMBINED MOTOR HOLDINGS LTD 169
    FAW VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS SA (PTY) LTD 172
    FCA SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 174
    HONDA MOTOR SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 176
    IMPERIAL HOLDINGS LTD 178
    ISUZU MOTORS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 189
    JAGUAR LAND ROVER (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 191
    LAZARUS MOTOR COMPANY (PTY) LTD 193
    LSM DISTRIBUTORS (PTY) LTD 195
    MAHINDRA AND MAHINDRA SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 198
    MARITIME MOTORS (PTY) LTD 200
    MCCARTHY LTD 202
    NISSAN (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 208
    PEUGEOT CITROEN SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 211
    RENAULT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 214
    SANDOWN MOTOR HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 219
    SUBARU SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 222
    SUPER GROUP LTD 225
    SUZUKI AUTO SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 229
    TATA AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION (SA) (PTY) LTD 232
    UNITRANS AUTOMOTIVE (PTY) LTD 234
    VOERTUIE VIR ALMAL (PTY) LTD 241
    WATERWORLD (PTY) LTD 243
    COMPANY PROFILES - MAIN PLAYERS IN THE MOTOR BODY REPAIR MARKET 245
    BARLOWORLD SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 245
    CNH INDUSTRIAL SA (PTY) LTD 252
    COMBINED MOTOR HOLDINGS LTD 254
    F AND R CATAI TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 257
    FAW VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS SA (PTY) LTD 260
    IMPERIAL HOLDINGS LTD 262
    MCCARTHY LTD 273
    ROBERT BOSCH (PTY) LTD 279
    SANDOWN MOTOR HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 282
    SUPER GROUP LTD 285
    UNITRANS AUTOMOTIVE (PTY) LTD 289
    COMPANY PROFILES - MAJOR FITMENT CENTERS 296
    AUTO AND TRUCK TYRES (PTY) LTD 296
    BANDAG SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 298
    BRIDGESTONE SOUTH AFRICA COMMERCIAL (PTY) LTD 301
    BRIDGESTONE SOUTH AFRICA RETAIL (PTY) LTD 303
    CONTINENTAL TYRE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 305
    GLASFIT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 308
    HI-Q AUTOMOTIVE (PTY) LTD 315
    KWIK FIT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 321
    PG GROUP (PTY) LTD 323
    TIAUTO INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD 327
    TRENTYRE (PTY) LTD 330
    X-IT HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 334
    COMPANY PROFILES - MAJOR MANUFACTURERS OF PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES 336
    ADIENT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 336
    ALFRED TEVES BRAKE SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD 338
    ATLANTIS FOUNDRIES (PTY) LTD 340
    AUNDE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 343
    AUTO INDUSTRIAL GROUP (PTY) LTD 345
    AUTOCAST SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 347
    AUTOX (PTY) LTD 350
    BENTELER SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 352
    BORBET SA (PTY) LTD 354
    BOSAL AFRIKA (PTY) LTD 356
    CORNING PRODUCTS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 358
    DANA SPICER AXLE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 360
    FAURECIA EMISSIONS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES (CAPE TOWN) (PTY) LTD 362
    FAURECIA EXHAUST SYSTEMS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 364
    FAURECIA INTERIOR SYSTEMS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 366
    FEDERAL-MOGUL OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 368
    FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (MANUFACTURING) (PTY) LTD 371
    FORMEX INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD 373
    G U D HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 375
    HESTO HARNESSES (PTY) LTD 378
    JOHNSON MATTHEY (PTY) LTD 380
    KAP INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS LTD 382
    LEAR SEWING (PTY) LTD 387
    LUMOTECH (PTY) LTD 389
    MA AUTOMOTIVE TOOL AND DIE (PTY) LTD 391
    MAHLE BEHR SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 394
    MAXION WHEELS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 396
    METINDUSTRIAL (PTY) LTD 398
    PASDEC AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD 401
    PFK ELECTRONICS (PTY) LTD 403
    PG GROUP (PTY) LTD 406
    ROBERT BOSCH (PTY) LTD 410
    SCHAEFFLER SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 413
    SMITHS MANUFACTURING (PTY) LTD 416
    STIRLING ACCESSORIES CC 419
    TENNECO EMISSION CONTROL (PTY) LTD 421
    TENNECO RIDE CONTROL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 423
    TORRE PARTS AND COMPONENTS (PTY) LTD 425
    UNIFRAX EMISSION CONTROL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 429
    COMPANY PROFILES - MAJOR COMPANIES OPERATING IN THE AUTO SALVAGE SECTOR 431
    ACME SALVAGE (PTY) LTD 431
    BLUE SPEC HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 433
    CITY DEEP SALVAGE COMPANY (PTY) LTD 436
    COASTLINE AUTO REBUILDS AND SPARES CC 438
    COMBINED AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 439
    DYNAMIC SALVAGE MANAGEMENT CC 441
    GOUNDEN AND GOUNDEN CC 443
    M AND D HOUSE MOTORS CC 445
    SALVAGE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSALS (PTY) LTD 446

    Introduction

    This report focuses on the motor vehicle industry, which incorporates the manufacture, distribution, servicing and maintenance of motor vehicles as well as the manufacture of components. As the largest manufacturing sector in South Africa’s economy, vehicle and component production accounted for 33% of South Africa’s manufacturing output in 2016, while the contribution of the broader automotive industry to GDP was 7.4%: 4.7% for manufacturing; and 2.7% for retail. In 2016 exports of automotive products accounted for a record R171.1bn, which equates to 15.6% of total South African exports. However, the country’s new vehicle sales recorded a year-on-year decline for the third year in succession during 2016, mainly due to the slowdown in the domestic economy, above average inflationary pressure in the new vehicle market and increases in interest rates.

    Strengths

    • South Africa is the ideal base to expand into Africa.
    • South Africa is the most competitive market in Africa.
    • South African manufacturers are on par with those in the rest of the world in the design and manufacture of specialised vehicles.
    • Supportive automotive policy provides solid platform for long-term planning and investment.

    Weaknesses

    • Distance from major importing countries.
    • Gaps in the manufacturing competitiveness levels of automotive component suppliers.
    • Low productivity.
    • Manufacturing is expensive.
    • Shortage of skills.

    Opportunities

    • Increased exports to the rest of Africa, which is one of the fastest-growing regions in the world.
    • The weakening Rand offers greater opportunity for increased exports.

    Threats

    • Changes to CF2 regulations to allow metal additives into unleaded petrol resulting in restrictions on the use of new technology .
    • Decreasing demand caused by the economic environment.
    • Further raw material and energy price increases.
    • South Africa’s vehicle and component producers face uncertain conditions especially as currency movements can push up prices and cause a decline in sales.
    • Strike action which disrupts production and could lead to increasing imports.

    Outlook

    Difficulties confronting the South African motor vehicle industry, which include the economic recession and low levels of consumer confidence, are expected to continue during 2017. The weaker Rand is expected to result in higher new vehicle prices, causing domestic new vehicle sales to remain under pressure during the year. In May 2017 NAAMSA reported that despite “prevailing political and economic uncertainties, it is still possible for the new vehicle market to grow in 2017.” This would however depend on South Africa avoiding further credit rating downgrades, interest rates not increasing over the short to medium-term and that economic growth for 2017 and 2018 shows some improvement.

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    PAGE
    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. The Motor Industry Development Programme (MIDP) and the Automotive Production Development Programme (APDP) 3
    2.2. Retail 5
    2.3. Motor Vehicle Repair and Maintenance 6
    2.4. Auto Salvage 6
    2.5. Industry Value Chain 6
    2.6. Geographic Position 7
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 10
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 28
    4.1. Local 28
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 38
    4.1.2. Regulations 38
    4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 41
    4.2. Continental 42
    4.3. International 45
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 47
    5.1. Government Support 47
    5.2. Economic Environment 49
    5.3. Labour 50
    5.4. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 52
    5.5. Environmental Concerns 53
    6. COMPETITION 55
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 57
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 57
    8. OUTLOOK 58
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 58
    10. REFERENCES 60
    10.1. Publications 60
    10.2. Websites 60
    COMPANY PROFILES – MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES 62
    BELL EQUIPMENT COMPANY S A (PTY) LTD 62
    BMW (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 65
    BUSMARK 2000 (PTY) LTD 67
    F AND R CATAI TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 69
    FAW VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS SA (PTY) LTD 72
    FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (MANUFACTURING) (PTY) LTD 74
    GENERAL MOTORS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 77
    IRIZAR SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 80
    ISUZU TRUCK SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 82
    IVECO SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 84
    MAN TRUCK AND BUS (S A) (PTY) LTD 86
    MARCOPOLO SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 88
    MERCEDES-BENZ SOUTH AFRICA LTD 90
    NISSAN (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 93
    SCANIA SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 95
    TATA AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION (SA) (PTY) LTD 98
    TFM INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD 100
    TOYOTA SOUTH AFRICA MOTORS (PTY) LTD 102
    VOLKSWAGEN OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 105
    VOLVO GROUP SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 107
    COMPANY PROFILES - MANUFACTURERS BODIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAILERS & SEMI TRAILERS 112
    AFRIT (PTY) LTD 112
    ANGELO KATER MOTOR TRIMMERS (PTY) LTD 114
    CABWORLD (PTY) LTD 116
    DENEL VEHICLE SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD 119
    DESERT WOLF CONSULTING (PTY) LTD 121
    F AND R CATAI TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 122
    FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (MANUFACTURING) (PTY) LTD 125
    GRW ENGINEERING (PTY) LTD 128
    MAN BUS AND COACH (PTY) LTD 130
    MAN TRUCK AND BUS (S A) (PTY) LTD 132
    MERCEDES-BENZ SOUTH AFRICA LTD 134
    PARAMOUNT TRAILERS (PTY) LTD 137
    ROUTE MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD 139
    TANK CLINIC (PTY) LTD 141
    TFM INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD 143
    TFM MANUFACTURING (PTY) LTD 145
    TOYOTA SOUTH AFRICA MOTORS (PTY) LTD 147
    VOLKSWAGEN OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 150
    WELFIT ODDY (PTY) LTD 152
    COMPANY PROFILES - SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLES 154
    BARLOWORLD SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 154
    BMW (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 160
    CHRYSLER SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 162
    COMBINED MOTOR HOLDINGS LTD 166
    FAW VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS SA (PTY) LTD 169
    FIAT GROUP AUTOMOBILES SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 171
    HONDA MOTOR SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 173
    IMPERIAL HOLDINGS LTD 175
    ISUZU TRUCK SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 193
    IVECO SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 195
    JAGUAR LAND ROVER (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 197
    LAZARUS MOTOR COMPANY (PTY) LTD 199
    LSM DISTRIBUTORS (PTY) LTD 201
    MAHINDRA AND MAHINDRA SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 204
    MARITIME MOTORS (PTY) LTD 206
    MCCARTHY LTD 208
    NISSAN (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 216
    PEUGEOT CITROEN SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 218
    RENAULT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 221
    SANDOWN MOTOR HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 225
    SUBARU SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 228
    SUPER GROUP LTD 231
    SUZUKI AUTO SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 235
    TATA AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION (SA) (PTY) LTD 238
    UNITRANS AUTOMOTIVE (PTY) LTD 240
    VOERTUIE VIR ALMAL (PTY) LTD 247
    VOLVO GROUP SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 249
    WATERWORLD (PTY) LTD 254
    COMPANY PROFILES - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES (DEALERSHIP AND NATIONAL CHAINS) 256
    BARLOWORLD SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 256
    CHRYSLER SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 262
    COMBINED MOTOR HOLDINGS LTD 266
    F AND R CATAI TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 269
    FAW VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS SA (PTY) LTD 272
    FIAT GROUP AUTOMOBILES SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 274
    IMPERIAL HOLDINGS LTD 276
    IVECO SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 293
    MCCARTHY LTD 295
    ROBERT BOSCH (PTY) LTD 303
    SANDOWN MOTOR HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 306
    SUPER GROUP LTD 309
    UNITRANS AUTOMOTIVE (PTY) LTD 313
    COMPANY PROFILES - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES (TYRE AND FITMENT CENTRE) 319
    AUTO AND TRUCK TYRES (PTY) LTD 319
    BANDAG SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 321
    BRIDGESTONE SOUTH AFRICA COMMERCIAL (PTY) LTD 323
    BRIDGESTONE SOUTH AFRICA RETAIL (PTY) LTD 325
    CONTINENTAL TYRE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 327
    HI-Q AUTOMOTIVE (PTY) LTD 330
    KWIK FIT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 336
    TIAUTO INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD 338
    TRENTYRE (PTY) LTD 340
    X-IT HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 344
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    CENTRE) 346
    GLASFIT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 346
    PG GROUP (PTY) LTD 353
    COMPANY PROFILES - MANUFACTURING OF PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES 357
    ADIENT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 357
    ALFRED TEVES BRAKE SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD 359
    ATLANTIS FOUNDRIES (PTY) LTD 361
    AUNDE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 363
    AUTO INDUSTRIAL GROUP (PTY) LTD 365
    AUTOCAST SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 367
    AUTOX (PTY) LTD 369
    BENTELER SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 371
    BORBET SA (PTY) LTD 373
    BOSAL AFRIKA (PTY) LTD 375
    CORNING PRODUCTS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 377
    DANA SPICER AXLE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 379
    FAURECIA EMISSIONS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES (CAPE TOWN) (PTY) LTD 381
    FAURECIA EXHAUST SYSTEMS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 383
    FAURECIA INTERIOR SYSTEMS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 385
    FEDERAL-MOGUL OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 387
    FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (MANUFACTURING) (PTY) LTD 390
    FORMEX INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD 393
    G U D HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 395
    HESTO HARNESSES (PTY) LTD 398
    JOHNSON MATTHEY (PTY) LTD 400
    KAP INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS LTD 402
    LEAR SEWING (PTY) LTD 406
    LUMOTECH (PTY) LTD 408
    MA AUTOMOTIVE TOOL AND DIE (PTY) LTD 410
    MAHLE BEHR SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 412
    MAXION WHEELS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 414
    METINDUSTRIAL (PTY) LTD 416
    PASDEC AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD 419
    PFK ELECTRONICS HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 421
    PG GROUP (PTY) LTD 424
    ROBERT BOSCH (PTY) LTD 428
    SCHAEFFLER SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 431
    SMITHS MANUFACTURING (PTY) LTD 434
    STIRLING ACCESSORIES CC 437
    TENNECO EMISSION CONTROL (PTY) LTD 439
    TENNECO RIDE CONTROL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 441
    TORRE PARTS AND COMPONENTS (PTY) LTD 443
    UNIFRAX EMISSION CONTROL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 447
    COMPANY PROFILES - MOTOR VEHICLE SALVAGE INDUSTRY 449
    ACME SALVAGE (PTY) LTD 449
    BLUE SPEC HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 451
    CITY DEEP SALVAGE COMPANY (PTY) LTD 453
    COASTLINE AUTO REBUILDS AND SPARES CC 455
    COMBINED AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 456
    DYNAMIC SALVAGE MANAGEMENT CC 458
    GE IMPORTS AND EXPORTS CC 460
    GOUNDEN AND GOUNDEN CC 462
    M AND D HOUSE MOTORS CC 464
    SALVAGE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSALS (PTY) LTD 465

    Report Coverage

    The report on the South African motor vehicle sector describes the current state of the industry, current developments and factors influencing the success of the industry. Also included in this detailed and informative report are profiles for more than 130 companies, including 31 locally-based vehicle manufacturers and importers, nine body repair companies, 37 component manufacturers and 13 auto salvage companies.

    Introduction

    This report focuses on the motor vehicle industry, which incorporates the manufacture, distribution, servicing and maintenance of motor vehicles as well as the manufacture of components. The South African motor vehicle industry is an important contributor to the economy and accounts for approximately one-third of all manufacturing activities in the country. The sector contributed R225bn or 7.2% to GDP in 2014. Preliminary estimates from National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) indicate that new vehicle related sales turnover increased by only 3.6% during 2015 to reach approximately R235bn. Although the Automotive Production Development Programme (APDP) has attracted R25bn in investments from vehicle and components producers since it was launched in 2013, tough economic conditions are making it difficult for local manufacturers to remain competitive in the domestic arena.

    Strengths

    • South Africa is the ideal base to expand into Africa.
    • South Africa is the most competitive market in Africa.
    • South African manufacturers are on par with those in the rest of the world in the design and manufacture of specialised vehicles.
    • Supportive automotive policy provides solid platform for long-term planning and investment.

    Weaknesses

    • Gaps in the manufacturing competitiveness levels of automotive component suppliers.
    • Low productivity.
    • Manufacturing is expensive.
    • Shortage of skills.
    • Volatile labour market.

    Opportunities

    • Continuation of the roll-out of the bus rapid transit (BRT) systems.
    • South Africa’s automotive volumes and the country’s location can result in increased exports to the rest of Africa, which is one of the fastest-growing regions in the world.
    • The weakening Rand offers greater opportunity for increased exports.

    Threats

    • Fluctuating demand caused by the economic environment.
    • Further raw material and energy price increases as well as energy supply uncertainty.
    • South Africa’s vehicle and component producers face uncertain conditions especially as currency movements can push up prices and cause a decline in sales.
    • Strike action which disrupts production and could lead to increasing imports.

    Outlook

    The decline in new vehicle sales of 4.1% year-on-year in 2015, mainly as a result of difficult domestic economic conditions, is expected to continue during 2016. NAAMSA reported in January 2016 that the weaker Rand will result in higher new vehicle prices, causing domestic new vehicle sales to remain under pressure during the course of the year. NAAMSA President Dr Johan van Zyl views stability in the automotive industry as a key driver of investment and future growth and development in the industry. He highlighted the critical importance of strong global linkages and continued focus on cost reductions and efficiency improvements. The implementation of the review findings of the APDP is expected to encourage more manufacturers to build in South Africa. Peugeot-Citroen SA MD Francis Harnie confirmed the company is looking for opportunities to grow its manufacturing footprint in Africa and stated, “Having decided previously that the barriers to entry in South Africa were too high .... It is worth looking at again.”\r\n\r\n

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    Table of Contents

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. The Motor Industry Development Programme (MIDP) and the Automotive Production Development Programme (APDP) 3
    2.2. Retail 5
    2.3. Motor Vehicle Repair and Maintenance 6
    2.4. Auto Salvage 6
    2.5. Industry Value Chain 6
    2.6. Geographic Position 7
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 9
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 27
    4.1. Local 27
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 36
    4.1.2. Regulations 36
    4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 39
    4.1.4. Opportunities for SMMEs and Entrepreneurs 39
    4.2. Continental 40
    4.3. International 43
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 44
    5.1. Government Support 44
    5.2. Labour 45
    5.3. Economic Environment 47
    5.4. Rising Input Costs 47
    5.5. Environmental Concerns 48
    5.6. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 49
    6. COMPETITION 51
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 53
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 53
    8. OUTLOOK 54
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 55
    10. REFERENCES 56
    10.1. Publications 56
    10.2. Websites 56
    COMPANY PROFILES – Manufacture of Motor Vehicles 58
    ASSOCIATED MOTOR HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 58
    BELL EQUIPMENT COMPANY SA (PTY) LTD 66
    BMW (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 68
    BUSMARK 2000 (PTY) LTD 70
    CHRYSLER SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 72
    F AND R CATAI TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 76
    FAW VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS SA (PTY) LTD 79
    FIAT GROUP AUTOMOBILES SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 81
    GENERAL MOTORS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 83
    HONDA MOTOR SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 86
    IMPERIAL GROUP LTD 88
    IRIZAR SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 92
    IVECO SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 95
    JAGUAR LAND ROVER (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 97
    LSM DISTRIBUTORS (PTY) LTD 99
    MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 101
    MAN BUS & COACH (PTY) LTD 103
    MAN TRUCK AND BUS (SA) (PTY) LTD 105
    MARCOPOLO SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 108
    MERCEDES-BENZ SOUTH AFRICA LTD 110
    NISSAN (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 113
    PEUGEOT CITROEN SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 115
    RENAULT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 118
    SCANIA SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 122
    SUBARU SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 125
    SUZUKI AUTO SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 128
    TATA AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION SA (PTY) LTD 130
    TOYOTA SOUTH AFRICA MOTORS (PTY) LTD 132
    VOLKSWAGEN OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 136
    VOLVO GROUP SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 138
    COMPANY PROFILES – Manufacture of Bodies for Motor Vehicles; Manufacture of Trailers & Semi Trailers 143
    AFRIT (PTY) LTD 143
    ANGELO KATER MOTOR TRIMMERS CC 145
    CABWORLD (PTY) LTD 147
    DENEL VEHICLE SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD 150
    DESERT WOLF CONSULTING (PTY) LTD 152
    DRAKENSBERG TRUCK MANUFACTURERS (PTY) LTD 153
    DUNCANMEC (PTY) LTD 155
    F AND R CATAI TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 157
    GRW ENGINEERING (PTY) LTD 160
    MAN TRUCK AND BUS (SA) (PTY) LTD 162
    MERCEDES-BENZ SOUTH AFRICA LTD 165
    PARAMOUNT TRAILERS (PTY) LTD 168
    ROUTE MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD 170
    TANK CLINIC (PTY) LTD 172
    TFM MANUFACTURING (PTY) LTD 174
    TOP TRAILERS (PTY) LTD 176
    TOYOTA SOUTH AFRICA MOTORS (PTY) LTD 178
    VOLKSWAGEN OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 182
    WELFIT ODDY (PTY) LTD 184
    COMPANY PROFILES – Manufacturing of Parts and Accessories for Motor Vehicles 186
    ALFRED TEVES BRAKE SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD 186
    Atlantis Foundries (Pty) Ltd 188
    AUNDE South Africa (Pty) Ltd 191
    Autocast South Africa (Pty) Ltd 193
    Automotive Leather Trim (Pty) Ltd 195
    Benteler South Africa (Pty) Ltd 197
    Borbet SA (Pty) Ltd 199
    Bosal Afrika (Pty) Ltd 201
    Corning Products South Africa (Pty) Ltd 203
    Dana Spicer Axle South Africa (Pty) Ltd 205
    Faurecia Interior Systems South Africa (Pty) Ltd 207
    Federal-Mogul of South Africa (Pty) Ltd 209
    Formex Industries (Pty) Ltd 212
    GUD Holdings (Pty) Ltd 214
    Hesto Harnesses (Pty) Ltd 217
    Johnson Controls Automotive South Africa (Pty) Ltd 219
    Johnson Matthey (Pty) Ltd 221
    KAP Industrial Holdings Ltd 223
    Lear Sewing (Pty) Ltd 227
    Lumotech (Pty) Ltd 229
    MA Automotive Tool & Die (Pty) Ltd 231
    MAHLE Behr South Africa (Pty) Ltd 233
    Maxion Wheels South Africa (Pty) Ltd 235
    Metindustrial (Pty) Ltd 237
    Pasdec Automotive Technologies (Pty) Ltd 240
    PFK Electronics Holdings (Pty) Ltd 242
    PG Group (Pty) Ltd 246
    Powertech Industries (Pty) Ltd 251
    Robert Bosch (Pty) Ltd 253
    Schaeffler South Africa (Pty) Ltd 257
    SKF South Africa (Pty) Ltd 259
    Smiths Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd 262
    Stirling Accessories CC 265
    Tenneco Emission Control (Pty) Ltd 267
    Tenneco Ride Control South Africa (Pty) Ltd 269
    Torre Automotive (Pty) Ltd 271
    Unifrax Emission Control SA (Pty) Ltd 274
    COMPANY PROFILES – Sale of Motor Vehicles 276
    Barloworld South Africa (Pty) Ltd 276
    Combined Motor Holdings Ltd 282
    East Rand Power Sports (Pty) Ltd 285
    Imperial Holdings Ltd 286
    Lazarus Motor Company (Pty) Ltd 303
    Maritime Motors (Pty) Ltd 305
    McCarthy Ltd 307
    Melrose Motor Investments (Pty) Ltd 311
    Super Group Ltd 313
    Unitrans Automotive (Pty) Ltd 316
    Voertuie vir Almal (Pty) Ltd 322
    COMPANY PROFILES – Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicles (Dealership and National Chains) 324
    BARLOWORLD SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 324
    COMBINED MOTOR HOLDINGS LTD 330
    F and R Catai Transport Solutions (Pty) Ltd 333
    Imperial Holdings Ltd 336
    McCarthy Ltd 353
    Robert Bosch (Pty) Ltd 357
    Sandown Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd 361
    Super Group Ltd 364
    Unitrans Automotive (Pty) Ltd 367
    COMPANY PROFILES – Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicles (Tyre and Fitment Centre) 373
    ABC Fitment Centre (Pty) Ltd 373
    Auto and Truck Tyres (Pty) Ltd 375
    Barden (Pty) Ltd 377
    Bridgestone South Africa Commercial (Pty) Ltd 379
    Bridgestone South Africa Retail (Pty) Ltd 381
    Continental Tyre South Africa (Pty) Ltd 383
    Hi-Q Automotive (Pty) Ltd 386
    TiAuto (Pty) Ltd 388
    Trentyre (Pty) Ltd 390
    X-IT Holdings (Pty) Ltd 392
    COMPANY PROFILES – Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicles (Glass Fitment Centre) 393
    Glasfit South Africa (Pty) Ltd 393
    PG Group (Pty) Ltd 396
    COMPANY PROFILES – Salvage Companies 401
    ACME Salvage (Pty) Ltd 401
    Blue Spec Holdings (Pty) Ltd 403
    City Deep Salvage Company (Pty) Ltd 405
    Coastline Auto Rebuilds and Spares CC 407
    Combined Automotive Solutions (Pty) Ltd 408
    Dynamic Salvage Management CC 410
    GE Imports and Exports CC 412
    Gounden and Gounden CC 414
    Kempster Sedgwick (Pty) Ltd 416
    Life Wise (Pty) Ltd 418
    M and D House Motors CC 419
    MF De Castro & Sons Panelbeaters & Spraypainters (Pty) Ltd 420
    Salvage Management and Disposals (Pty) Ltd 422

    Introduction

    This report focuses on the motor vehicle industry, which incorporates the manufacture, distribution, servicing and maintenance of motor vehicles. The South African motor vehicle industry is an important contributor to the success of the country’s economy and accounts for about one third of all manufacturing activities in the country. The industry’s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was 7% in 2013 and turnover from new vehicle-related sales increased from approximately R182bn in 2012, to R205bn in 2013. Passenger vehicles generated approximately R145bn, light commercial vehicles R50bn and trucks and buses approximately R30bn. Despite a seven-week strike in the automotive industry from middle of August 2013 until the first week in October 2013, National Association of Automobile Manufacturers (NAAMSA) reported that total automotive industry exports increased by R7.8bn or 8.2% to R102.7bn.

    Strengths

    • Increasing investment in industry development.
    • Local supply of raw materials.
    • South Africa is the ideal base to expand into Africa.
    • South Africa is the most competitive market in Africa.
    • South African manufacturers are on par with those in the rest of the world in the designing and manufacturing of specialised vehicles.
    • South Africa’s economy endured the global economic downturn relatively well.
    • Supportive automotive policy provides solid platform for long term planning and investment.

    Weaknesses

    • Gaps in the manufacturing competitiveness levels of automotive component suppliers.
    • High logistics costs.
    • Low productivity.
    • Manufacturing is expensive.
    • Shortage of skills.
    • Unstable labour market.

    Opportunities

    • Continuation of the rolling out of the bus rapid transit\n(BRT) systems.
    • High growth in Africa is an opportunity to grow exports.
    • South Africa’s automotive volumes and the country’s\nlocation can result in growth in exports to the rest of\nAfrica.

    Threats

    • A shift in goods moving to rail will result in lower demand for extra-heavy trucks.
    • Fluctuating demand caused by state of economic environment.
    • Further raw material and energy price increases and energy supply uncertainty.
    • Increased imports as a result of local production being affected by strikes.
    • South Africa’s vehicle and component producers face uncertain conditions especially as currency movements can push up prices and cause a decline in sales.

    Outlook

    The South African automotive industry experienced a challenging year in 2013 with only modest growth and export sales negatively affected by the seven-week strike in the industry. In July 2014 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered South Africa’s economic growth outlook for 2014, amid Eskom’s supply constraints, repeated strikes and a weak recovery in global demand. NAAMSA reported that the July 2014 aggregate new vehicle sales were lower compared to July 2013 and the Association anticipates “only a small increase in new-vehicle sales for an extremely challenging” 2014.

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    PAGE
    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Manufacture 1
    2.1.1. The Motor Industry Development Programme (MIDP) 1
    2.2. Retail 2
    2.3. Motor Vehicle Repair and Maintenance 2
    2.4. Auto Salvage 3
    2.5. Industry Supply Chain 3
    2.6. Geographic Position 3
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 5
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 16
    4.1. Local 16
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 23
    4.1.2. Regulations 23
    4.1.3. Black Economic Empowerment 24
    4.2. Continental 25
    4.3. International 26
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 27
    5.1. Government Support 27
    5.2. Economic Environment and Political Environment 27
    5.3. Rising Input Costs 28
    5.4. Labour Resources 28
    5.5. Technology and Information Technology 29
    5.6. Environmental Concerns 29
    6. COMPETITION 30
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 30
    6.2. Research and Development (R&D) 30
    6.3. Innovation 31
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 31
    8. OUTLOOK 32
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 32
    10. REFERENCES 33
    10.1. Publications 33
    10.2. Websites 33
    ORGANOGRAM 38100A 35
    Manufacture of Motor Vehicles – a: Local Manufacturers 35
    COMPANY PROFILES 36
    BMW (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 36
    F AND R CATAI TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 38
    FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (MANUFACTURING) (PTY) LTD 40
    GENERAL MOTORS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 43
    MERCEDES-BENZ SOUTH AFRICA LTD 45
    NISSAN (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 47
    TOYOTA SOUTH AFRICA MOTORS (PTY) LTD 49
    VOLKSWAGEN OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 52
    ORGANOGRAM 38100B 54
    Manufacture of Motor Vehicles – b: Importers 54
    COMPANY PROFILES 56
    ASSOCIATED MOTOR HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 56
    BMW (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 62
    CHRYSLER SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 64
    FIAT GROUP AUTOMOBILES SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 67
    HONDA MOTOR SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 69
    JAGUAR LAND ROVER (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 71
    LSM DISTRIBUTORS (PTY) LTD 72
    MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 74
    PEUGEOT CITROEN SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 76
    RENAULT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 78
    SUBARU SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 81
    SUZUKI AUTO SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 83
    ORGANOGRAM 38100C 84
    Manufacture of Motor Vehicles – c: Manufacture of Buses and Trucks 84
    COMPANY PROFILES 86
    BELL EQUIPMENT COMPANY SA (PTY) LTD 86
    BUSMARK 2000 (PTY) LTD 88
    F AND R CATAI TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 90
    FAW VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS SA (PTY) LTD 92
    IMPERIAL GROUP LTD 94
    IRIZAR SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 98
    IVECO SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 100
    MAN BUS & COACH (PTY) LTD 102
    MAN TRUCK & BUS (SA) (PTY) LTD 103
    MARCOPOLO SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 105
    MERCEDES-BENZ SOUTH AFRICA LTD 106
    SCANIA SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 108
    TATA AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION SA (PTY) LTD 110
    TOYOTA SOUTH AFRICA MOTORS (PTY) LTD 111
    UD TRUCKS SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 114
    VOLKSWAGEN OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 117
    VOLVO (SOUTHERN AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 119
    ORGANOGRAM 38200 121
    Manufacture of Bodies (Coachwork) for Motor Vehicles; Manufacture of Trailers and Semi-Trailers 121
    COMPANY PROFILES 123
    AFRIT (PTY) LTD 123
    ANGELO KATER MOTOR TRIMMERS CC 125
    BAE SYSTEMS - LAND SYSTEMS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 126
    CABWORLD (PTY) LTD 127
    DESERT WOLF CONSULTING (PTY) LTD 129
    DRAKENSBERG TRUCK MANUFACTURERS (PTY) LTD 130
    DUNCANMEC (PTY) LTD 131
    F AND R CATAI TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 133
    FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (MANUFACTURING) (PTY) LTD 135
    GRW ENGINEERING (PTY) LTD 138
    MAN TRUCK & BUS (SA) (PTY) LTD 140
    MERCEDES-BENZ SOUTH AFRICA LTD 142
    PARAMOUNT TRAILERS (PTY) LTD 144
    ROUTE MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD 145
    TANK CLINIC (PTY) LTD 147
    TFM MANUFACTURING (PTY) LTD 149
    TOP TRAILERS (PTY) LTD 150
    TOYOTA SOUTH AFRICA MOTORS (PTY) LTD 152
    VOLKSWAGEN OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 155
    WELFIT ODDY (PTY) LTD 157
    ORGANOGRAM 38309A 158
    Manufacture of Parts and Accessories for Motor Vehicles – a: Engine, Transmission and Body Parts 158
    COMPANY PROFILES 159
    ATLANTIS FOUNDRIES (PTY) LTD 159
    AUTOCAST SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 161
    DANA SPICER AXLE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 163
    FEDERAL-MOGUL OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 165
    MA AUTOMOTIVE TOOL & DIE (PTY) LTD 167
    SCHAEFFLER SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 169
    SKF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 171
    STIRLING ACCESSORIES CC 173
    ORGANOGRAM 38309B 175
    Manufacture of Parts and Accessories for Motor Vehicles – b: Brakes, Wheels, Shockabsorbers, Suspension, Exhauts and Windscreens 175
    COMPANY PROFILES 176
    ALFRED TEVES BRAKE SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD 176
    BENTELER SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 178
    BORBET SA (PTY) LTD 179
    BOSAL AFRIKA (PTY) LTD 181
    FORMEX INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD 183
    HAYES LEMMERZ SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 185
    JOHNSON MATTHEY (PTY) LTD 187
    METINDUSTRIAL (PTY) LTD 189
    PG GROUP (PTY) LTD 191
    TENNECO EMISSION CONTROL (PTY) LTD 194
    TENNECO RIDE CONTROL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 196
    TORRE AUTOMOTIVE (PTY) LTD 198
    UNIFRAX EMISSION CONTROL SA (PTY) LTD 200
    ZF AUTO INDUSTRIAL (PTY) LTD 201
    ORGANOGRAM 38309C 203
    Manufacture of Parts and Accessories for Motor Vehicles – c: Electrical, Batteries and Filters 203
    COMPANY PROFILES 204
    BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD 204
    CORNING PRODUCTS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 206
    GUD HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 207
    HESTO HARNESSES (PTY) LTD 209
    LUMOTECH (PTY) LTD 211
    METINDUSTRIAL (PTY) LTD 213
    PASDEC AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD 215
    PFK ELECTRONICS HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 217
    ROBERT BOSCH (PTY) LTD 220
    STIRLING ACCESSORIES CC 223
    WILLARD BATTERIES (DIVISION OF POWERTECH INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD) 225
    ORGANOGRAM 38309D 227
    Manufacture of Parts and Accessories for Motor Vehicles – d: Interiors 227
    COMPANY PROFILES 228
    AUNDE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 228
    AUTOMOTIVE LEATHER TRIM (PTY) LTD 230
    FAURECIA INTERIOR SYSTEMS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 232
    JOHNSON CONTROLS AUTOMOTIVE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 234
    KAP INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS LTD 236
    LEAR SEWING (PTY) LTD 239
    MAHLE BEHR SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 241
    SMITHS MANUFACTURING (PTY) LTD 243
    ORGANOGRAM 631 245
    Sale of Motor Vehicles 245
    COMPANY PROFILES 246
    BARLOWORLD SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 246
    COMBINED MOTOR HOLDINGS LTD 251
    IMPERIAL HOLDINGS LTD 253
    LAZARUS MOTOR COMPANY (PTY) LTD 265
    MARITIME MOTORS (PTY) LTD 266
    MCCARTHY LTD 267
    MELROSE MOTOR INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD 271
    SUPER GROUP LTD 272
    UNITRANS AUTOMOTIVE (PTY) LTD 274
    VOERTUIE VIR ALMAL (PTY) LTD 279
    ORGANOGRAM 6320A 280
    Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicles – a: Dealerships and National Chains 280
    COMPANY PROFILES 281
    BARLOWORLD SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 281
    COMBINED MOTOR HOLDINGS LTD 286
    F AND R CATAI TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 288
    IMPERIAL HOLDINGS LTD 290
    MCCARTHY LTD 302
    ROBERT BOSCH (PTY) LTD 306
    SANDOWN MOTOR HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 309
    SUPER GROUP LTD 312
    UNITRANS AUTOMOTIVE (PTY) LTD 314
    ORGANOGRAM 6320B(i) 319
    Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicles – b(i): Tyre and Fitment Centres 319
    COMPANY PROFILES 320
    ABC FITMENT CENTRE (PTY) LTD 320
    BARGROUP HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 322
    BRIDGESTONE SOUTH AFRICA RETAIL (PTY) LTD 324
    CONTINENTAL TYRE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 325
    HI-Q AUTOMOTIVE (PTY) LTD 327
    MAXIPREST TYRES (PTY) LTD 328
    TIAUTO (PTY) LTD 330
    TRENTYRE (PTY) LTD 332
    X-IT HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 334
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