Weak demand and rising competition hit automotive big guns

SA’s top listed automotive companies — Motus, Metair and Combined Motor Holdings (CMH) — are experiencing mixed fortunes, with second-hand and new markets facing mounting pressure.

Despite strong export prospects and long-term investment plans, they have been hard hit by weak consumer demand, global trade shifts and rising competition from imports...

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