
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 details how this changes the profile of the local market's figures.

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 details how this changes the profile of the local market's figures.

Despite adverse conditions, says FRANK BEETON, the local commercial vehicle market finished 2012 well – and there should be more to come during 2013

The local commercial vehicle market has softened slightly in the last three months, writes FRANK BEETON, but volume retention over the first quarter of the year is encouraging.

The truck market’s recent pattern of steady and consistent growth continued in the second quarter of 2012, says FRANK BEETON in his quarterly review of the industry.
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